Couch — Your Private Read-Later App Couch is the simple, distraction-free way to save and read web content across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It’s ad-free, fully private, and synced securely with iCloud. No sign-up, no tracking, no clutter. Save links, articles, and web pages with a single tap and read them whenever it suits you — even offline — with Couch’s built-in reader, beautifully optimized for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Why You’ll Love Couch • Beautiful Design — Embraces the new Liquid Glass design language. • Seamless Sync — Everything stays up to date across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. No separate account required. • Clean Reading — A distraction-free reader mode that strips out ads and noise. • Apple Intelligence — Summaries and smart tag suggestions, all processed privately on-device. • Offline Reading — Perfect for flights, commutes, and downtime. • Save from Anywhere — Add articles and links instantly with the Share Extension. • Read Aloud — Let Couch read your articles to you — ideal for multitasking or accessibility. • Organize Your Way — Use tags, folders, and smart folders to keep things tidy. • Powerful Search — Find content by title, tag, author, or website. • Highlights & Notes — Add highlights, comments, or summaries to your saved items. • Widgets & Shortcuts — Quick access and powerful automation for advanced users. • Ready for the Future — Fully optimized for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26. Privacy First Your data is stored securely in iCloud — never tracked, mined, or sold. Couch has no ads, no hidden subscriptions, and no compromises. Free to Use Couch is free with unlimited saves and basic features. Unlock Pro with a one-time in-app purchase to access advanced features, support future development, and keep Couch independent.
| Size | 93.2 MB |
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| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, and Mac |
| Languages | English and German |
| Category | News |
| Website | couchreader.app |
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| iPhone | Requires iOS 26.0 or later. |
| iPad | Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. |
| Mac | Requires macOS 26.0 or later. |
| Apple Vision | Requires visionOS 26.0 or later. |
App's data is regularly updated.
Last update:
Improvements and bug fixes. New in 5.4: # Couch Web Access your Couch library directly in the browser. Sign in with your Apple Account to securely view your saved items — loaded from iCloud and kept fully private. Currently read-only. More features follow. # Folders for Collections Organize your collections in folders for a clearer structure. Folder hierarchy and sort order sync via iCloud. # Further Improvements - Smoother and faster switching between lists - Improved performance when navigating large libraries - Faster and more responsive search - PRO) Support for @author and site:site searches in addition to #tag - Simplified create and edit interface for collections - Improved table parsing and rendering - (PRO) Enhanced HTML export with better support for code blocks, highlights, and tables - (PRO) Enhanced Markdown export with improved formatting for highlights and tables - (PRO) Option to set a default highlight color in Settings - (PRO) New Shortcuts actions for highlights: retrieve, open, delete, add notes, and export Thank you for your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports! If you’re enjoying Couch, please consider leaving us a review—it really helps us grow and improve.