After Pocket, Instapaper is taking over the reading world – free functions are waiting!

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Find out everything about the new app Instapaper, which delights former Pocket users and offers versatile functions.

Erfahren Sie alles über die neue App Instapaper, die ehemalige Pocket-Nutzer begeistert und vielseitige Funktionen bietet.
Find out everything about the new app Instapaper, which delights former Pocket users and offers versatile functions.

After Pocket, Instapaper is taking over the reading world – free functions are waiting!

There's a new chapter in the world of reading apps: Instapaper is becoming increasingly popular, especially after Mozilla shut down Pocket on July 8, 2023. Former Pocket users can save their data until October 8, 2023, but will then be left without a reading app. Radio Köln reports that Instapaper offers a practical solution for those who want to save articles and websites for later reading. Whether on Android, iOS or in the browser – the app offers flexibility and user-friendliness.

Instapaper impresses with its simple but effective concept. Not only does it store text, it also formats pages so that they are clear and distraction-free to read on mobile devices. Users can save all types of content - be it articles, recipes or song lyrics. Your collection can be organized into folders, maintaining clarity. While the basic version is free, the premium version for 7 euros per month or 70 euros annually offers additional functions such as text marking, reading function and the ability to sort articles. Tech Cult describes that the premium version of Instapaper also includes a full-text search and an archive function for what has already been read.

Functions at a glance

  • Speichern von Artikeln und Webseiten
  • Formatierung für optimales Lesen auf mobilen Geräten
  • Individuelle Anpassungen von Schriftarten, Farben und Zeilenabständen
  • Offline-Lesen von gespeicherten Inhalten
  • Synchronisation zwischen verschiedenen Geräten
  • Premiumfunktionen: Textmarkierung, Vorlesefunktion, unbegrenzte Notizen

The main difference between Instapaper and Pocket is usage. While Pocket offers a playful user interface with more customization options and integrated text-to-speech option in the free version, Instapaper focuses on minimalism. You manage articles using a simple folder system, but you cannot create subfolders. Tech Cult highlights that users often associate Instapaper with a distraction-free reading environment, while Pocket is more an invitation to save the entire website, including all content.

A look at text-to-speech options

An interesting feature that is becoming more and more popular is the reading function, but this is only available in the premium version of Instapaper. It also makes sense to take a look at text-to-speech applications. Speaktor argues that TTS technologies have made enormous progress in recent years and are revolutionizing the possibilities of speech synthesis both in education and for creative applications.

The advantages of TTS are enormous: they not only support people with reading difficulties, but also promote inclusion in education and make communication easier for professionals. For creatives, TTS offers the opportunity to create realistic voiceovers, expanding the reach of their content. If you are interested in the best free TTS apps, you can find out about Speaktor, among others, which is considered versatile and supports over 50 languages.

In summary, in the current market situation, Instapaper is a first-class choice for all reading enthusiasts who value a user-friendly and efficient app. While former Pocket users have to reorient themselves, Instapaper remains a reliable platform to save and enjoy content for later.