# Couch vs Stache

The clearest difference is monetization model: Couch at free with in-app purchases against Stache's subscription. Couch also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 3). Stache's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (80% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Couch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Stache sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stache holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Couch has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Couch's written reviews are positive against 80% of Stache's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Couch | Stache |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-read-later/id963584693/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stache-save-now-read-later/id6475315433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 257 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Johmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/963584692) | [Jon Schneider](https://appshunter.io/developer/638529664) |

## What reviewers say

### Couch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-read-later/id963584693)

Save, read, and organize web content across your Apple devices without distractions. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with offline reading and seamless iCloud sync. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Legacy Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro (Early Supporters) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


### Stache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stache-save-now-read-later/id6475315433)

Organize and read articles, blogs, and web pages with notes, highlights, and tags. Save content from anywhere and access it offline. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and themes.

**Highlights:** Save articles from share sheet or browser extensions, Add highlights and notes to articles, Offline reading with full page copies, Customizable fonts, themes, and swipe actions, iCloud-powered sync across devices, Import from Pocket, Instapaper, and Goodlinks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stache Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Stache Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Couch free?

Couch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stache free?

Stache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Couch or Stache?

Stache is rated higher. Couch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Stache averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Couch or Stache have ads?

Neither Couch nor Stache shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Couch or Stache?

Couch ships an update fortnightly, and Stache fortnightly. Most recently, Couch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stache on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*