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Bloglovin vs The Old Reader: catalog facts
BloglovinThe Old Reader
Free

Free to use.

Freemium

A limited free tier is available. Premium is a paid subscription.

Android, iOS, Web Web
  • Strong discovery feed for finding new blogs in lifestyle/fashion niches
  • Available free on web, iOS and Android
  • Deliberately faithful to the original Google Reader, including social sharing
  • Free tier is usable for a modest number of feeds
  • Discovery focus leans toward lifestyle and fashion rather than general news
  • Lacks the power-user filtering tools of dedicated RSS readers
  • Free accounts are limited in feeds and refresh frequency
  • No official mobile apps; it relies on third-party clients
Web application, Downloadable app Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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