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. • 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 | 60.3 MB |
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| Platforms | Mac, iPhone, and iPad |
| Languages | English and German |
| Category | News |
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| Mac | Requires macOS 26.0 or later. |
| iPad | Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. |
| iPhone | Requires iOS 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 5.1: # Restore Reading Progress Couch seamlessly saves and restores your reading progress across all your devices. # Extended Shortcuts Support Couch has learned some new Shortcuts — try them out in the Shortcuts app! We’ve also added handy new Control Center widgets. # More Reader Options You can now switch to justified text alignment and optionally hide the header image. # Edit Metadata You can now edit an item’s title and correct its kind and language. # Notes Markdown Support Notes now support Markdown syntax. # Performance Improvements We’ve improved Couch’s performance. Switching views and loading articles is now much faster. 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.