Features
Save. Read. Organise. Own.
The simple, distraction-free way to save and read web content across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Web.
Couch is ad-free, fully private, and securely synced with iCloud — no sign-up, no tracking, no clutter. Save links, articles, and web pages with a single tap. Read them whenever it suits you — even offline — in a beautifully optimised Reader View. Organise your library with collections, tags, notes, and search, and keep full ownership of everything you save.
Save
Save effortlessly.
Systemwide Share Extension
Save from Safari, browsers, and apps — anywhere on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One tap adds content directly to your Couch library.
Shortcuts Integration
Save URLs to Couch via Shortcut actions and build workflows that fit your routine.
Save Paywalled Articles
Add website sign ins to extract and save articles from paywalled sites.
Browser Extensions
Couch 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.
Content Extraction
Couch extracts the main article content from web pages, removing ads, pop-ups, and clutter to create a clean Reader View. Multi-page articles are automatically combined into a single, seamless reading experience.
Permanent Copy
A copy of each article is stored securely in your private iCloud database — so you keep access even if the original page changes or disappears.
Fallback for Broken Links
If a saved link is no longer available, Couch attempts to retrieve a preserved version from the Internet Archive whenever possible. This is especially helpful when importing older libraries from other services.
Access
Access anywhere.
Native Apple Apps
Beautifully crafted for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — seamlessly integrated into the system with a modern interface that feels right at home.
Seamless iCloud Sync
Your library – including reading progress – automatically stays up to date across your devices using your private iCloud database.
Couch Web
Access your Couch library directly in the browser using your Apple Account. Save new links, favourite and archive items right in the browser. Your items are loaded straight from iCloud and remain fully private — nothing is stored elsewhere.
Read
Read without distractions.
Pure content, zero distractions. The way reading should feel.
Customisable Reader View
Adjust typography, spacing, and appearance for a comfortable reading experience in light or dark mode.
Read Aloud
Have articles read to you by a natural AI voice, with a transcript to follow along — ideal for commuting, multitasking, or accessibility.
Highlights
Mark important passages and revisit key ideas anytime. Add comments to each highlight — automatically synced across your devices and included in exports.
AI Summaries
Generate concise summaries of long articles using Apple Intelligence. Summaries are created privately on your device and synced securely via iCloud.
Notes
Add personal thoughts and context directly to saved articles.
Organise
Organise your knowledge.
Connections
Connections shows the relationships between your items, so you can explore what you've saved in a whole new way.
Tags
Add tags to structure and organise your library.
AI Tag Suggestions
Use suggested tags to structure your growing library.
Powerful Search
Search by title, tag, author, or website. Find text within any article.
Collections
Group items into collections and keep related content together.
Smart Collections
Create collections based on rules and filters that update automatically as your library grows.
Folders
Organise collections hierarchically.
Own
Own your library.
Private by Design
Your data syncs securely via your Apple Account. Couch does not operate its own content servers and does not track what you read.
No Platform Dependency
Your library lives in iCloud — not on a third-party service that could shut down or change its rules.
Offline First
Saved items, highlights, notes, and more remain available even without an internet connection.
Metadata Control
Correct title, authors, item kind, and language whenever auto-detection gets them wrong. Your library stays exactly the way you want it.
Export & Portability
Export single items or your entire library in multiple formats. Your reading library always remains yours.
Automate
Automation & integration.
MCP Server (macOS)
Connect Couch with your MCP-compatible AI and automate your workflow.
Shortcuts Support
Create workflows and integrate Couch into your daily system.
Import Your Library
Bring your existing reading library with you. Import from other services and formats — including Instapaper, Matter, and more.
Widgets
Access your reading list directly from the Home Screen and Control Centre.
Spotlight Integration
Find saved articles directly through system search.