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Apple News vs Instapaper
Both stand on news & reading apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MaciPhone
Visit Apple News 
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Instapaper pairs content saving and offline reading with highlighting and device synchronization. The free tier covers unlimited saves, while PDF reading and unlimited notes require Premium.
Visit InstapaperThe facts
| Apple News | Instapaper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, iPhone | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Apple News+: $12.99 a month | Premium yearly: $59.99 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Apple | Instapaper |
| Website | apple.com | instapaper.com |
| On news & reading apps | #11 of 18 | #7 of 18 |
Apple News: what it does well
Instapaper: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited article, video, and page saves.
- Saved content can be read offline.
- Highlights can be quoted and shared.
- API integration is included on free and premium tiers.
What to know first
- Free tier limits notes to five per month.
- PDF reading is a Premium feature.
- Kindle integration is included with Premium.
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