Reader brings together six core capabilities, each shaped by the same focus-first philosophy that drives every design decision.
The heart of Reader. Instead of an overwhelming firehose of content, your articles arrive elegantly listed with colored indicator dots to denote different RSS sources. Unread and read states are immediately visible without any clutter.
Why it matters: A tranquil, uncluttered feed makes catching up on your reading feel like a joy, not a chore. No promoted content, no algorithmic reshuffling — just your sources, in order.
A robust, Feedly-inspired folder organization system gives you complete control over your content. Add RSS feeds and group them into custom folders. A slick, horizontally scrollable chip bar is pinned to the top of your feed, making it effortless to filter by folder or source with a single tap.
Why it matters: Group tech blogs in one folder and long-form journalism in another. Your inbox reflects your mental model, not someone else’s algorithm.
One of Reader’s standout interactions. Beyond scrolling through a list, there is a dedicated swipe-friendly reader screen. Swipe through articles like flashcards — mark them as read, save to your Library, or dive into the full text. The motion is fluid, tactile, and deeply satisfying.
Why it matters: A highly engaging way to triage your daily reading. You process more, faster, without sacrificing comprehension.
Save any article to your personal Library with a single tap. Inside any article, highlight specific text passages and share them as beautiful, stylized highlight cards to social media or messaging apps. Your most important insights are preserved and shareable.
Why it matters: You are not just reading — you are curating. Your Library grows into a personal knowledge base you can return to, not a forgotten backlog.
Reader respects your attention even when the app is in the background. Configure your notification cadence from 1 to 10 alerts per day. Instead of spammy interruptions, you get a refined digest delivered exactly when you prefer.
Why it matters: Your reading habit, your schedule. No badge anxiety, no notification fatigue.
For those who want the complete Reader experience. The Premium tier unlocks the full depth of the app and supports continued independent development of software that puts readers first.
Why it matters: Premium is not a paywall on basic functionality — it is recognition that great, focused software is worth investing in.