Atode vs ReaderFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Atode
Save articles from any app for distraction-free reading later. Organize your saved content with custom styles, notes, and highlights. Syncs across devices via iCloud.
- Bookmark articles from any app
- Offline reading with optimized format
- Customizable reader with themes and fonts
- Highlighting and note-taking
- Organize with folders and tags
- Export articles in various formats
- iCloud sync across devices
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Atode lets you bookmark and save articles for reading later. Save news, blog or other text based content directly from Safari, Firefox, Chrome or any other app. Read anything you saved later in an optimized format with custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading. BOOKMARK Save articles with just a click from Safari or any other app by using the bookmark extension. Atode doesn't only save links to those pages you want to return to. It also downloads their content and converts it to a minimal format. Read anything you saved later with just the essential text and images, without any headers, ads or clutter to get in the way. All content is stored on your device, so it even works offline. READER The reader's design is carefully crafted for articles with custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading. Choose your favorite theme font (Lato, Georgia, Lexend, OpenDyslexic, ...), reader mode (day, sepia, grey, black, ...), select a preset or custom font size, content layout (page, scroll), adjust margins and many more options. Take notes or highlight favorite sections while reading. Search to quickly find anything or copy, define, translate and lookup selected text. LIBRARY Organise your articles in an easy to use library. Mark articles as favorites, add tags or put them in folders. Sort articles by date, unread, title or recently read. Browse your collection by folder, tag or website and filter the library by tags or reading time. Export your articles with all information and annotations in text, markdown or json format or upload highlights to Readwise and other services. You can also save the article content as a PDF, plain text or markdown for use in other apps. CLOUD All your articles and annotations are stored securely in Apple's iCloud, there is no external account required. Keep all your articles safe and at hand on whatever device. Every time you add an article, annotation, folder or tag, it's synced to all your other devices. Always have the latest version, when you start reading on your iPad and continue on your iPhone on the go. Please note that you need to be signed in on your device with the same Apple ID on all platforms. WIDGETS See your bookmarked articles or highlighted quotes. Atode includes widgets to quickly view and open your bookmarked articles or highlighted quotes. Add a widget from the gallery and choose a list from the configuration options. Continue reading where you left off right from your home or lock screen. PREMIUM The basic edition is free to use, includes all features and lets you try out the unrestricted reader. However, there is a limit to the number of bookmarks you can save per month. Upgrade to a premium subscription for more or unlimited bookmarks. - Atode Plus: Increased bookmark limit - Atode Pro: Unlimited number of bookmarks Atode is an independent app, your purchase supports the further development. When you buy an in-app purchase, you are doing so through Apple's App Store and agree to their terms and conditions. Payments will be charged to the credit card of your Apple account. SERVICE Atode is available for iPhone, iPad and Mac. In contrast to other read it later apps, Atode does not collect or sell any personal information. And it keeps your data private. Terms of Service: https://www.atode-reader.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.atode-reader.com/privacy/ Support: https://www.atode-reader.com/support/
ReaderFlow
Save articles from the web and read them later in a clean, clutter-free offline format. Organize your reading list with categories and tags, and access your saved content anytime, anywhere. This app prioritizes privacy with local storage and optional cloud sync.
- Save articles from any app with share menu
- Clutter-free reading experience
- Offline access to saved content
- Organize with categories and tags
- Optional iCloud or Dropbox sync
- Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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Save articles now and read them later in a clean offline reading list. ReaderFlow turns web pages into focused reading you can organize and revisit anytime. ReaderFlow is built for people who want to read more without handing their library to another service. Save links from the share menu, strip away clutter, and keep the article text ready for quiet reading on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. SAVE FROM ANYWHERE Send articles to ReaderFlow from Safari, other browsers, RSS apps, newsletters, chat apps, and anywhere the iOS share menu is available. READ WITHOUT CLUTTER ReaderFlow extracts the article content and removes ads, popups, and page noise so you can focus on the text. Adjust the reading experience and keep long reads comfortable. OFFLINE BY DEFAULT Your saved articles are available when you need them: on a commute, during a flight, in low-signal places, or when you want to disconnect. PRIVATE AND PORTABLE Your library stays under your control, with local storage, optional Dropbox or iCloud sync, CSV import, and export when you want to move your data. ORGANIZE YOUR READING LIST Use categories, tags, archive, search, and random article discovery to keep a growing reading list useful instead of overwhelming. BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES ReaderFlow is a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with platform-friendly design, Shortcuts support, and a share extension that makes saving fast. ReaderFlow is a private read-later app for saving articles, reading offline, and keeping your web reading list organized without lock-in. Download ReaderFlow and make your saved articles easier to actually read.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Atode at 4.6 against ReaderFlow's 1.0. Atode also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1). ReaderFlow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Atode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ReaderFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
Atode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atode has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Atode ships an update monthly, ReaderFlow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Atode | ReaderFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beat Raess | Marco Gomiero |
Customer experience
Atode
ReaderFlow
In-app purchases
Atode
- Atode Plus$0.991 Month
- Atode Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Atode Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
ReaderFlow
No in-app purchases








