Side by side
Couch vs Cubox
Both stand on read-it-later apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Choose Couch if you want to save and organize web content across Apple devices, with offline reading, search, and exported highlights. Consider whether its iOS and macOS platform availability and paid Pro unlock fit your needs.
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Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1
Choose Cubox if you want a cross-platform place to save and annotate reading material, with offline access and export options. Pro+AI is the plan to consider for its AI reading assistant and insights; Pro is the lower-priced annual plan for the listed saving, parsing, and organization features.
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| Couch | Cubox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Cubox Pro Annual plan: $29 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Couch | Not published |
| Website | couchreader.app | cubox.cc |
| On read-it-later apps | #8 of 28 | #4 of 28 |
Couch: what it does well
- Free version includes unlimited saves and basic features.
- Saved content syncs between Apple devices through iCloud.
- Built-in reader supports offline access.
- Searches by title, tag, author, or website.
- Extensions work with Safari, Firefox, Chrome, and compatible browsers.
What to know first
- Available platforms are iOS and macOS.
- Pro advanced features require a one-time in-app purchase.
- Listed Pro plans have no price shown.
Cubox: what it does well
- Supports offline access and full-text search.
- Highlights can be exported.
- Native apps and browser extensions are available.
- Paid plans include unlimited saves and highlights.
- Links and annotations can be exported at any time.
What to know first
- Pro costs $29 a year.
- Pro+AI costs $49 a year.
- Unlimited saves and highlights are listed with paid plans.