# Couch – Read Later — Save, Read, and Organize Links > Private, distraction-free read-later app for saving and organizing web content. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Johmann.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-read-later/id963584693 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Alexander Johmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/963584692) - Category: News, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 100 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2022-06-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-read-later/id963584693/reviews.md ## What is Couch? Couch — Your Private Read-Later App Couch is the simple, distraction-free way to save and read web content across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It’s ad-free, fully private, and synced securely with iCloud. No sign-up, no tracking, no clutter. Save links, articles, and web pages with a single tap and read them whenever it suits you — even offline — with Couch’s built-in reader, beautifully optimized for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Why You’ll Love Couch • Beautiful Design — Embraces the new Liquid Glass design language. • Seamless Sync — Everything stays up to date across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. No separate account required. • Clean Reading — A distraction-free reader mode that strips out ads and noise. • Apple Intelligence — Summaries and smart tag suggestions, all processed privately on-device. • Offline Reading — Perfect for flights, commutes, and downtime. • Save from Anywhere — Add articles and links instantly with the Share Extension. • Read Aloud — Let Couch read your articles to you — ideal for multitasking or accessibility. • Organize Your Way — Use tags, folders, and smart folders to keep things tidy. • Powerful Search — Find content by title, tag, author, or website. • Highlights & Notes — Add highlights, comments, or summaries to your saved items. • Widgets & Shortcuts — Quick access and powerful automation for advanced users. • Ready for the Future — Fully optimized for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26. Privacy First Your data is stored securely in iCloud — never tracked, mined, or sold. Couch has no ads, no hidden subscriptions, and no compromises. Free to Use Couch is free with unlimited saves and basic features. Unlock Pro with a one-time in-app purchase to access advanced features, support future development, and keep Couch independent. ## Key features - Save links and articles - Distraction-free reader mode - Offline reading capability - Seamless iCloud sync - Organize with tags and folders - Read aloud functionality - On-device summaries and tagging ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro (Legacy Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time | | Pro (Early Supporters) | $12.99 | one-time | | Pro (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 47) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-read-later/id963584693/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Toller Webclipper *2026-07-29* Webclips werden von unnötigem Ballast befreit, lesbar gemacht und Couch kann sogar PDF-Dateien verwalten. Dazu noch die Synchronisation über die iCloud und die Möglichkeit des Lizenzerwerbs über einen preislich fairen Einmalkauf. Ein tolles und empfehlenswertes Angebot für Leute wie mich, die um Softwareabos einen weiten Bogen machen und einen funktionsreichen Webclipper brauchen. ### 5/5 — Lovely designed *2026-05-15* Thanks for continuing to work on Couch! **Developer response:** Thank you for the detailed report. The tags crash was fixed in the latest update. For collections, you can use the "Move to" option in the item's context menu to place a collection into a folder. When articles are added or imported, Couch downloads and extracts their content so they load instantly and work offline. Depending in the amount of items, this initial process keeps the CPU busy for a while – everything runs on-device, with no server-side processing. Once it's done, you shouldn't see it again unless new articles are added. ### 1/5 — Critical Bugs *2026-04-23, version 5.5* Library → Tags Selecting "Tagged" or "Untagged" crashes the app consistently on both macOS and iOS (latest versions). Collections Two separate issues: iOS: Dragging a collection onto a collections folder causes the collection to disappear. macOS: Collections cannot be dragged onto folders at all. Reordering collections via drag-and-drop works, indicating incomplete implementation. Performance & Responsiveness App launch displays a spinning beach ball. Clicking "Unread" initiates multiple article downloads. UI becomes responsive only after selecting items, despite sustained 60–70% CPU usage throughout. Stable connection, no VPN. Occurs on MacBook Air M2, macOS 26.4.1. ### 5/5 — Increíble *2026-04-18, version 5.5* Es una de mis apps favoritas: buena privacidad, buenas funciones, buen precio, ahora con versión web y extensiones de navegador (que todavía no pruebo), pero no tengo nada malo qué decir sobre esta app. Increíbles desarrolladores. ### 3/5 — Super (bis auf Sync) *2026-04-16* Die App ist wirklich toll gemacht und bietet alles was ich mir von einer Read-later App erwarte, ABER: Der Sync zwischen den Geräten funktioniert (für mich) leider überhaupt nicht. Ich muss mir deshalb gezwungenermaßen eine andere App suchen. Sehr schade, da Couch glaube ich die beste Benutzererfahrung bietet (bis auf Sync). Ich habe bereits alles versucht: Apps neu installieren, “Validate and Fix” in den Einstellungen, nichts hilft. **Developer response:** Hi teespe, thank you! Regarding the issue: The sync status information is broken atm, but the actual sync should still work. Fix for the issue is on its way. BR, Alex. ### 3/5 — Soweit ganz nett *2026-02-03* Aber die neue App läuft nur noch über die neuste MacOS Version. Bisschen übers Ziel hinausgeschossen. So gibt das nichts mit der interoperabilität im Apple Universum. **Developer response:** Hallo Gatto-Bello, auf iOS 18 und macOS 15 kannst du Couch 4 installieren. Diese Version synchronisiert mit Couch 5, es fehlen lediglich die neuesten Funktionen und Verbesserungen. ### 3/5 — Strukturierung der Inhalte *2025-12-28* Ich würde gerne die Sammlung nach Belieben strukturieren und aufbauen, was aber nicht geht. NmV ist aktuell nur eine (1) Ebene möglich, und eine weiteres „Verschachteln“ ist nicht möglich. **Developer response:** Hallo! Ab Version 5.4 kannst du Sammlungen in Ordnern gruppieren – auch in mehreren Ebenen. Viel Spaß beim Organisieren! ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-12-14, version 5.2.2* This app is not working upon share and then tap on twilar it is not saving anything ### 4/5 — Ordnungsystem noch zu einfach *2025-11-16* Gefällt mir gut, mir sind die Ordnungsmöglichkeiten aber zu wenig. Ich hätte gerne bei den intelligenten Sammlungen eine logische Verknüpfung (und/oder/nicht) und grundsätzlich die Möglichkeit sammlungen in Ordnern (und Unterordnern) zu gruppieren **Developer response:** Hallo! Ab Version 5.4 kannst du Sammlungen in Ordnern gruppieren – auch in mehreren Ebenen. Viel Spaß beim Organisieren! ### 1/5 — Pro Kauf nicht mehr gültig *2025-10-24* Eigentlich nutze ich Couch sehr gerne und von Beginn der App an. Nun habe ich meinen damals gekauften Lifetime Pro-Status verloren und soll erneut 14,99 Euro für das Freischalten der Pro Features zahlen. Wenn ich versuche, den vorherigen In-App Kauf wiederherzustellen, wird mir von Couch gesagt, dass es keine vorherigen Käufe gäbe. **Developer response:** Bitte auf 4.5.1 updaten. Falls der Kauf dann immer noch nicht erkannt wird, bitte unter support@couchreader.app melden. ## Frequently asked questions about Couch ### What is Couch's pricing model? Couch is free to use with unlimited saves and basic features. Advanced features are unlocked via a one-time in-app purchase, supporting future development. ### How does Couch handle user privacy? Couch is privacy-first, storing your data securely in iCloud. It is ad-free, does not track users, and never sells your data. ### Can I use Couch offline? Yes, Couch is perfect for offline reading. You can save articles and web pages to read later, even without an internet connection, ideal for commutes or flights. ### What devices does Couch support? Couch is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with seamless syncing across all your Apple devices via iCloud. ### How often is Couch updated? The app was last updated on March 9, 2026, indicating active development. It is optimized for the latest iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions. ### What are the advanced features unlocked with the Pro purchase? The description mentions unlocking 'advanced features' with the one-time purchase, but does not specify them individually. This purchase supports future development and keeps the app independent. ### How does Couch compare to other read-later services? Couch emphasizes a distraction-free, private, and ad-free experience with seamless iCloud sync and on-device processing for features like summaries, differentiating it from services that may have ads or require separate accounts. ### What is the age rating for Couch? Couch has an age rating of 17+, which is typical for apps that may involve web browsing or content that could be mature. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.6.1 — 2026-07-29 Improvements and bug fixes. New in 5.6: # Connections Browse your library by relationships and discover how your saved items connect — now available as a graph view. # Read Aloud: AI Voice & Now on Mac Listen to your articles with a new, natural-sounding AI voice — and Read Aloud is now also available on macOS. # Further Improvements - Read Aloud — New player UI on iOS, a new transcript view, optimized settings, and fixes. - Search — Auto-complete now shows up to 10 suggestions instead of 5. - Tags, Sites & Authors — Improved duplicate prevention when adding or importing items. - Batch Edit — More reliable multi-selection editing. - (PRO) Image Preview — Improved pinch-to-zoom gesture. - Widgets — Reliability improvements. Thank you for your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports! If you’re enjoying Couch, please consider leaving us a review—it really helps us grow and improve. ### 5.6 — 2026-07-12 # Connections Browse your library by relationships and discover how your saved items connect — now available as a graph view. # Read Aloud: AI Voice & Now on Mac Listen to your articles with a new, natural-sounding AI voice — and Read Aloud is now also available on macOS. # Further Improvements - Read Aloud — New player UI on iOS, a new transcript view, optimized settings, and fixes. - Search — Auto-complete now shows up to 10 suggestions instead of 5. - Tags, Sites & Authors — Improved duplicate prevention when adding or importing items. - Batch Edit — More reliable multi-selection editing. - (PRO) Image Preview — Improved pinch-to-zoom gesture. - Widgets — Reliability improvements. Thank you for your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports! If you’re enjoying Couch, please consider leaving us a review—it really helps us grow and improve. ### 5.5.6 — 2026-06-27 Improvements and bug fixes. New in 5.5: # Browser Extensions Couch now offers extensions for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome — plus all compatible browsers. Save articles to Couch directly from your browser's toolbar, without ever leaving the page you're on. # Find in Items On macOS, press ⌘F while viewing an item to search for text inline. # Further Improvements - Couch Web — Adding, favoriting, and archiving are now available on the web. - Share Extension — Items added via the Share Extension now sync even when the main app isn't open. - Reading Position — Restoration is more reliable and smoother across sessions. - Table of Contents — Navigation improved, with headlines no longer hidden behind the toolbar on iOS. - Highlights — Copy highlights as plaintext, Markdown, or a direct link; improved ordering and linking within summaries. - YouTube Fullscreen — Full support in the reader on macOS. - Library — Several animation and layout fixes, plus the library column now stays visible after archiving or deleting an item on iPadOS. - PDF Export — More reliable image handling when exporting to PDF. - Background Performance — Reduced energy consumption when the app is running in the background. Thank you for your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports! If you’re enjoying Couch, please consider leaving us a review—it really helps us grow and improve. ### 5.5.5 — 2026-06-06 Improvements and bug fixes. New in 5.5: # Browser Extensions Couch now offers extensions for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome — plus all compatible browsers. Save articles to Couch directly from your browser's toolbar, without ever leaving the page you're on. # Find in Items On macOS, press ⌘F while viewing an item to search for text inline. # Further Improvements - Couch Web — Adding, favoriting, and archiving are now available on the web. - Share Extension — Items added via the Share Extension now sync even when the main app isn't open. - Reading Position — Restoration is more reliable and smoother across sessions. - Table of Contents — Navigation improved, with headlines no longer hidden behind the toolbar on iOS. - Highlights — Copy highlights as plaintext, Markdown, or a direct link; improved ordering and linking within summaries. - YouTube Fullscreen — Full support in the reader on macOS. - Library — Several animation and layout fixes, plus the library column now stays visible after archiving or deleting an item on iPadOS. - PDF Export — More reliable image handling when exporting to PDF. - Background Performance — Reduced energy consumption when the app is running in the background. Thank you for your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports! If you’re enjoying Couch, please consider leaving us a review—it really helps us grow and improve. ### 5.5.4 — 2026-06-05 Improvements and bug fixes. New in 5.5: # Browser Extensions Couch now offers extensions for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome — plus all compatible browsers. Save articles to Couch directly from your browser's toolbar, without ever leaving the page you're on. # Find in Items On macOS, press ⌘F while viewing an item to search for text inline. # Further Improvements - Couch Web — Adding, favoriting, and archiving are now available on the web. - Share Extension — Items added via the Share Extension now sync even when the main app isn't open. - Reading Position — Restoration is more reliable and smoother across sessions. - Table of Contents — Navigation improved, with headlines no longer hidden behind the toolbar on iOS. - Highlights — Copy highlights as plaintext, Markdown, or a direct link; improved ordering and linking within summaries. - YouTube Fullscreen — Full support in the reader on macOS. - Library — Several animation and layout fixes, plus the library column now stays visible after archiving or deleting an item on iPadOS. - PDF Export — More reliable image handling when exporting to PDF. - Background Performance — Reduced energy consumption when the app is running in the background. Thank you for your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports! If you’re enjoying Couch, please consider leaving us a review—it really helps us grow and improve. ## Apps similar to Couch | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Partit dels Socialistes de Cat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partit-dels-socialistes-de-cat/id1502530940) | — | Free | News | | [Feedly Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedly-classic/id1440918660) | 4.8 (854) | Free | News | | [Trimbach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trimbach/id1536733820) | — | Free | News | | [Comune Avvisa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comune-avvisa/id1537036320) | — | Free | News | | [LiliDiako](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilidiako/id1546719460) | — | Free | News | | [The Korea Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-korea-times/id1137801840) | 4.8 (4) | Free | News | ## More apps by Alexander Johmann - [Water: Liquid Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-liquid-tracker/id973974708) All apps by Alexander Johmann: https://appshunter.io/developer/963584692 ## Related topics [couch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/couch) · [goodlinks](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/goodlinks) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*