# Couch vs Web Reader

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Web Reader at 16.4 against Couch's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Couch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Web Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Couch | Web Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-read-later/id963584693/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 259 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Johmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/963584692) | [Dhruv Kathiriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869604414) |

## What reviewers say

### Couch

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

Save and read web content offline with a distraction-free reader. Organize links with tags and folders, and enjoy features like read-aloud and on-device summaries. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Save links and articles, Offline reading, Distraction-free reader mode, iCloud sync, Read Aloud feature, Organize with tags and folders, On-device summaries

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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 |


### Web Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-reader-read-later/id6773281845)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web Reader Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Web Reader Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Web Reader Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Couch free?

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

### Is Web Reader free?

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

### Do Couch or Web Reader have ads?

Neither Couch nor Web Reader shows ads.

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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.*