The best read-it-later apps
With Pocket shutting down, here are some read later app alternatives.
May 26, 2025, 10:12 AM
Pocket, the popular read-it-later app for saving and discovering articles, will officially shut down on July 8, 2025, as announced by Mozilla.
But why should you use a read-it-later app?
Instead of getting sidetracked while browsing, saving content for later helps you stay in the flow and avoid falling down a rabbit hole mid-task.
These apps also often provide a cleaner, distraction-free reading environment, as well as highlighting and note-taking features to extract insights.
In this article, we’ve rounded up our top 4 picks for read-it-later apps.
Instapaper (iOS, Android, Web)
Price: Free to use, with an option for premium at $5.99/month
Instapaper is a simple, long-standing alternative to Pocket that just works.
It might not look as modern as some of its competitors, but it comes with all the core features you need in a read-it-later app.
Readwise Reader (iOS, Android, Web)
Price: Requires a premium plan at $12.99/month
Readwise Reader builds on the success of the popular Readwise app, which many use to revisit highlights from books and articles.
As a read-it-later app, it’s one of the most comprehensive options out there, making it ideal for power readers.
And if you already use Readwise, you’ll love the seamless integration.
Matter (iOS, Web)
Price: Free to use, with an option for premium at $8/month
Matter feels like Instapaper reimagined with a modern touch.
Like in Pocket and Readwise Reader, it helps you discover recommended reads based on what you've saved and read, letting you dive deeper into topics that interest you.
My favorite part of the app is the intuitive swipe gestures: swipe down from the top of an article to get a summary, or swipe up from the bottom to explore more similar reads.
Reeder (iOS)
Price: Free to use, with an option for premium at $9.99/year
Reeder is built for a more specific audience, those who want to stay updated on content from various sources like RSS feeds.
It supports a wide range of content, including videos, podcasts, and social media posts from platforms like YouTube and Reddit, all integrated into a single timeline.
While you can save content to read later using its Reader View, it doesn’t offer features like highlighting or note-taking.
