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 | 95.6 MB |
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| Platforms | Mac, iPhone, and iPad |
| 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 5.5: # Browser Extensions Couch now offers extensions for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome — plus all compatible browsers. Save articles to Couch directly from your browser's toolbar, without ever leaving the page you're on. # Find in Items On macOS, press ⌘F while viewing an item to search for text inline. # Further Improvements - Couch Web — Adding, favoriting, and archiving are now available on the web. - Share Extension — Items added via the Share Extension now sync even when the main app isn't open. - (PRO) Reading Position — Restoration is more reliable and smoother across sessions. - (PRO) Table of Contents — Navigation improved, with headlines no longer hidden behind the toolbar on iOS. - (PRO) Highlights — Copy highlights as plaintext, Markdown, or a direct link; improved ordering and linking within summaries. - YouTube Fullscreen — Full support in the reader on macOS. - Library — Several animation and layout fixes, plus the library column now stays visible after archiving or deleting an item on iPadOS. - (PRO) PDF Export — More reliable image handling when exporting to PDF. - Background Performance — Reduced energy consumption when the app is running in the background. 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.