Comparison

Atode vs Poche

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Poche

Features
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Your quiet corner of the internet. Save articles from anywhere and read—or listen to—them on your own time. Poche strips away the noise and gives you a calm, beautiful space to catch up on the things that matter. Found something worth reading but don't have time? Save it in one tap. Poche converts it to a clean format and stores it on your device—ready whenever you are, even offline. KEY FEATURES Distraction-Free Reading Clean, focused articles with no popups or clutter. Just you and the content. Audio Mode Turn any article into audio and listen hands-free—on the subway, during a workout, or whenever your eyes need a rest. Runs entirely on-device, offline too. Read Offline Your articles are stored on your device. No internet required. Stay Organised Tag articles, mark favourites, and track reading progress. Your library, your way. Beautiful Themes Choose from light, dark, or sepia. Generous Free Tier 50 articles free, every feature included. No paywalled reading modes. HOW IT WORKS Save — use the Poche browser extension or share from any app Read — enjoy a calm, distraction-free reading experience Listen — switch to Audio Mode for hands-free listening, anywhere PERFECT FOR — Busy professionals who find great articles but never have time to read them — Commuters who want to make the most of time offline — Researchers and students collecting reference material — Anyone who wants to read more mindfully POCHE+ Upgrade to remove ads and save unlimited articles. $1.99/month or $14.99/year. Get started free—no credit card required. Questions? support@poche.to

Screenshots

Atode4 screens
Poche4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Poche at every 8 days against Atode's every 5 weeks. Poche also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Atode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Poche sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atode ships an update every 5 weeks, Poche every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Atode versus Poche: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtodePoche
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeat RaessOLIVER HARRY REDEYOFF

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Atode

Subscriptions3
  • Atode Plus$0.991 Month
  • Atode Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Atode Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Poche

Subscriptions2
  • Poche Plus$1.991 Month
  • Poche Plus$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Atode free?
Atode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poche free?
Poche is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Atode or Poche have ads?
Neither Atode nor Poche shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atode or Poche?
Atode ships an update every 5 weeks, and Poche every 8 days. Most recently, Atode was updated on September 10, 2026 and Poche on September 17, 2026.

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