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When comparing Google Play Newsstand vs Nooshub, the Slant community recommends Google Play Newsstand for most people. In the question“What are the best news readers?” Google Play Newsstand is ranked 16th while Nooshub is ranked 19th.
Specs
PlatformsiOS, Android
PlatformsWeb, iOS
Dark ThemeYes
ExportYes
Night ThemeYes
OPML ImportYes
OPML supportYes
Price1mo free, then 4$/month
SearchYes
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Pros
Pro Reads magazine subscriptions as well as free news content
Pro Simple card-based interface
Pro Wide selection of sources
Pro Multiple feeds ("highlights", "news", "business", "entertainment", "sports")
Pro Automatically knows your interests based on Google search history
Pro Cleans your feed by automatic grouping of similar articles
This feature can be turned off though.
Pro Highlights topics that have many articles
Pro Search through your collections
Pro Works on mobile and tablet
Pro Plays podcasts
Pro Readymade collections
Can be cloned and tweaked.
Pro Live updates
Pro OPML import and export
Pro No ads
Pro Dark Mode
Has an auto mode that activates dark mode in the evening.
Cons
Con Inability to Avoid Paid Content in Headlines
Newsstand has zero options to block news sources. In Read Now, Newsstand's headlines section, this often leads to a mess of stories being behind numerous paywalls exclusive to each publication.