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Couch vs Linkpack
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.
Visit Couch Free plan ExtensioniPhone
Choose Linkpack if you want to collect links, organize them into Linkpacks, and follow reading progress, with narration and sharing options. Look elsewhere if you are under 18 or do not want to provide the data described when sharing a Dropbox folder.
Visit LinkpackThe facts
| Couch | Linkpack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Extension, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Couch | Linkpack |
| Website | couchreader.app | linkpack.io |
| On read-it-later apps | #8 of 28 | #12 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.
Linkpack: what it does well
- Save links through iOS, Chrome, Firefox, or filesystem drag-and-drop.
- Sync links between the app and a Dropbox folder.
- Group saved links into Linkpacks.
- Track reading progress and use narration for hands-free reading.
- Share a Linkpack by URL or blog embed.
What to know first
- Use is restricted to individuals aged 18 or older.
- Sharing a Dropbox folder involves collecting file addresses, creation dates, full name, and OAuth credentials.
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