Side by side
Couch vs Savr
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 AndroidExtensioniPhone+2
Savr combines offline reading with several ways to save and organize content, while keeping content on the device according to its maker. Consider its beta status, proxy dependency, and platform-specific saving steps before relying on it.
Visit SavrThe facts
| Couch | Savr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Couch | Not published |
| Website | couchreader.app | savr.link |
| On read-it-later apps | #8 of 28 | #18 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.
Savr: what it does well
- Saved articles and images are available offline
- Supports PDFs, images, HTML, Markdown and plain text
- No required account or server-side content storage
- Optional sync uses the user's Dropbox or Google Drive
What to know first
- The project is in beta
- Saving articles uses a CORS proxy
- iOS sharing uses a documented Shortcut workaround
- Hosted app usage telemetry is on by default