# Prometheus News Feeds

> Trusted RSS & ATOM news reader app with offline reading and TTS support.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bart.newsfeeds](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bart.newsfeeds)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bart.newsfeeds`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bartolomei Development
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 19,230
- **Rating:** 3.13 / 5 (185 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-10
- **First published:** 2020-01-05
- **Publisher country:** CY
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bart.newsfeeds)
- **Website:** [https://bartolomei-development.web.app](https://bartolomei-development.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bartolomei-development.web.app/apps/com.bart.newsfeeds/privacy-policy](https://bartolomei-development.web.app/apps/com.bart.newsfeeds/privacy-policy)

## Description

Join 24,000+ readers who trust Prometheus News Feeds for a personalized, distraction-free news experience. The clean, privacy-friendly RSS/ATOM reader and aggregator pulls from your favorite sources across world, politics, business, science, technology, sports, health, and more — with offline reading and no ads or tracking.

Key features include no forced recommendations or hidden algorithms; offline reading; Text-to-Speech (TTS) support; TalkBack accessibility; cross-device reading via the Prometheus News Feeds Bridge and QR Code; RSS and ATOM feed support; manual or bulk feed additions; and a one-time, ad-free purchase.

## Rankings

- #440,475 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.bart.newsfeeds.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that Prometheus News Feeds centralizes diverse news sources, supports accessibility well, and has potential as a Feedly alternative. However, many critiques focus on slow loading times, missing features like OPML import/export and notification controls, and poor in-app link handling without images or external browser options. Users also desire visual enhancements such as themes and font customization. Overall, the app shows promise but requires several key improvements to meet user expectations.

### Pros

- Centralizes multiple news sources into one convenient app.
- Supports accessibility features well, such as TalkBack for blind users.
- Has potential to be a good Feedly alternative with room for improvements.
- Offers a wide range of news topics to discover articles that users might not otherwise see.
- Allows users to keep up to date with news efficiently.

### Cons

- App is slow to load and refresh news feeds.
- Lacks important features such as OPML import/export for managing multiple feeds.
- Links open within the app but do not display images; no option to open in an external browser.
- No notification customization options (topics, timings, vibration, sound).
- No theme options (e.g., night mode), font selection, or text justification features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bart.newsfeeds)