Save. Read. Organize. Own.
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 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 optimized Reader View. Organize your library with collections, tags, notes, and search, and keep full ownership of everything you save.
This page gives you an overview of the core capabilities that make Couch a reliable, long-term reading system.
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 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 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. Your items are loaded straight from iCloud and remain fully private — nothing is stored elsewhere. Couch Web is currently read-only, with additional capabilities planned.
Read Without Distractions
Pure content, zero distractions. The way reading should feel.
Customizable Reader View
Adjust typography, spacing, and appearance for a comfortable reading experience in light or dark mode.
Read Aloud
Have articles read to you using system voices — ideal for commuting, multitasking, or accessibility.
Notes
Add personal thoughts and context directly to saved articles.
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.
Organize Your Knowledge
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
Organize collections hierarchically.
Tags
Add tags to structure and organize 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.
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.
Export & Portability
Export single items or your entire library in multiple formats. Your reading library always remains yours.
Automation & Integration
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 Center.
Shortcuts Support
Create workflows and integrate Couch into your daily system.
Spotlight Integration
Find saved articles directly through system search.