Curate Your Reading List with the Best Read-It-Later Apps

Keeping up with the vast amount of content available on the web can be overwhelming, especially if you're juggling multiple open browser tabs. This is where read-it-later apps come into play, allowing you to bookmark articles for future reading. Unfortunately, Mozilla is shutting down Pocket soon, leaving users in search of alternative solutions.

In this guide, we explore some of the best read-it-later apps available so you can create your perfect curated reading list.

Instapaper

Instapaper offers a clean, calm interface, allowing users to convert chaotic web pages into neatly formatted text, akin to that of an e-reader. You can add articles directly from your browser, manually paste them in, or even email in your selections. With apps for both web browsers and mobile devices, Instapaper is an intuitive choice for your reading list needs.

If you find yourself becoming a fan, there's a $6 per month subscription that provides additional features like article voice reading, a speed read mode, and the ability to send articles to a Kindle.

Instapaper (freemium) for web, Android, iOS

Feedly

Feedly enables you to keep up with content across your favorite websites, while curating a list of reads for later. With sorting features like filters, keyword searches, and various organizational folders, Feedly makes handling the influx of posts manageable.

For $7 a month, Feedly Pro offers more features, such as monitoring more feeds and integrating with applications like OneNote and LinkedIn.

Feedly (freemium) for web, Android, iOS

Matter

Matter is embracing Pocket users with a half-price offer on their premium plan during the transition period. Matter accepts a variety of content types including PDFs, newsletters, and social media threads, all presented in an elegant, polished interface.

For iPhone and iPad users, Matter provides text-to-speech capabilities, annotation features, and imported content from Pocket, offering a smooth transition.

Matter (freemium) for web, iOS

Raindrop.io

Raindrop.io markets itself as a bookmarks manager but functions as a read-it-later service. With compatibility across web and mobile and integrations with apps like Evernote and Google Drive, it's a comprehensive choice for managing reading content.

The $3 per month Pro account enhances your experience with features like full-text search and article annotations.

Raindrop.io (freemium) for web, Android, iOS

Readwise Reader

Readwise Reader is a feature-rich read-it-later application that handles articles, videos, social media posts, and more. With text-to-speech, annotations, and Kindle support, it’s a robust option for those willing to invest $13 a month.

A free 30-day trial lets you test it out, and an import option for your existing Pocket library ensures a seamless transition.

Readwise Reader ($13 a month) for web, Android, iOS

Choosing the right read-it-later app can make all the difference in how you consume content from the web. Whether you need simple organization or advanced features, there’s an option that will fit your needs perfectly.