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Chris Witham • March 28, 2024

Post 72 - Read It Later Apps: Save Time and Stay Informed


As a busy entrepreneur, you likely come across loads of fascinating articles, videos, and other content whilst browsing the web. But who has time to read it all immediately? That's where read-it-later apps come to the rescue. These handy tools let you save content with a quick click, so you can come back and peruse it when you have a free moment.

I've rounded up ten of the most popular read-it-later apps to help you decide which one might suit you best. Each has its own unique features and strengths:


1. Pocket (https://getpocket.com)
- Save articles, videos and more from any publication, page or app
- Curated recommendations help you discover new content
- Listen to articles with high-quality text-to-speech[1]

2. Instapaper (https://www.instapaper.com)
- Strip away clutter and save articles for easy reading
- Customise your reading experience with different fonts, sizes and colour palettes
- Speed reading feature lets you get through articles faster[2]

3. Raindrop (https://raindrop.io)
- Bookmark manager for organising all your content
- Tag, filter and search through your saved items
- Collaborate and share collections with others[3]

4. Matter (https://hq.getmatter.app)
- Minimalist reading app with clean, focused UI
- Highlights key passages to help you remember what you've read
- Discover new content through staff picks and community[4]

5. Mailist (https://mailist.app)
- Turns your saved links into smart, curated newsletters
- Set your own delivery schedule and customise newsletter format
- Browser extension makes saving easy[4]

6. GoodLinks (https://goodlinks.app)
- All-in-one bookmark manager and read-it-later app
- Folder-based organisation keeps your reading list tidy
- Native apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac keep you in sync[3]

7. Readwise (https://readwise.io/read)

- Resurfaces your highlights from Kindle, Instapaper, Pocket and more
- Builds your personal knowledge library as you read
- Browser extension and mobile apps for seamless saving[16]

8. Cubox (https://cubox.app)
- Visual bookmarking app for saving and organising content
- Grid-based UI for easy browsing of your library
- Share collections publicly or privately[3]

9. Anybox (https://anybox.app)
- Unified inbox for all your reading sources
- Read full articles in a clean, distraction-free view
- Create tasks and reminders from your saved items[3]

10. Recall (https://gosamurai.ai)

- AI-powered app that summarises your saved articles and videos
- Saves you time by condensing content into key points
- Currently in beta, aiming to be smarter than other read-it-later apps[17]

Whether you want a no-frills reading experience, an AI-enhanced summary, or a visually appealing library, there's a read-it-later app to suit your needs. By saving content for later, you can stay informed and inspired without derailing your busy schedule.

Give a few of these apps a try and see which one clicks for you. Many offer free plans, so you can take them for a test drive before committing. Here's to never missing another interesting article again!

Citations:
[1] https://integrately.com/blog/best-read-it-later-apps
[2] https://bookmarkos.com/alternatives/pocket
[3] https://www.top10.com/read-it-later-apps
[4] https://mailist.app/blog/the-best-read-it-later-apps
[5] https://www.getpeech.com/post/pocket-alternatives
[6] https://lifehacker.com/8-of-the-best-read-it-later-apps-you-should-try-1848616538
[7] https://www.getrecall.ai/faq
[8] https://elizabethbutlermd.com/best-read-it-later-apps/
[9] https://zapier.com/blog/best-bookmaking-read-it-later-app/
[10] https://zapier.com/blog/instapaper-vs-pocket/
[11] https://www.macstories.net/reviews/matter-a-fresh-take-on-read-later-apps/
[12] https://www.theverge.com/22927750/bookmarks-pocket-firefox-instapaper-raindrop
[13] https://fortelabs.com/blog/the-secret-power-of-read-it-later-apps/
[14] https://alternativeto.net/software/paperspan-com/
[15] https://www.producthunt.com/products/actually-read-it-later/alternatives
[16] https://readwise.io/read
[17] https://www.reddit.com/r/gtd/comments/174pf4f/advice_for_an_aipowered_readlater_app_in_the/?rdt=38333
[18] https://www.cloudwards.net/best-read-it-later-apps/
[19] https://www.macstories.net/reviews/keep-review-the-read-later-app-ive-been-looking-for/
[20] https://www.reddit.com/r/ios/comments/qxjy2h/alternative_for_pocket_and_instapaper_read_it/


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