Instapaper
Sleek interface with plenty of features at hand
The app launches directly with the registration page, all new users must sign up with an account but they can't link a social networking account, like Facebook or Google. Simply use an email address to create an account protected by a password.
The app comes with a side menu where you can access all sections inside the app and the first article on the home screen is filled with instructions and tips to show new users how to access all features inside and make the most out of the app. You can also change the theme of Instapaper, into beige, black or gray.
Customize the app to your liking
Aside from additional themes, the app also lets you make some settings and changes to the interface. You can allow it to rotate the screen, enable dark mode for when the lights are dim or let ot flip pages, so you can read the next article.
It also lets you link your account to social networks, like Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr. Your account is by default private, but you can make it public and let friends find you on the network. The app also lets you download articles, you can set the limit to 100 articles and the archive limit to 10 articles.
Browse and read all sort of articles
The app brings you one of the best selections of articles that we've ever seen. It has various providers, but it doesn't let users filter articles by topic or preferences. However, you can enlarge text or archive articles to read them later.
In addition, it gives you the option of liking articles, opening them in the browser or you can enable the TTS feature and simply listen to the article. Other than that, you can share articles easily or enable pagination and have them arranged into pages. The app is quite sleek and it doesn't automatically import ads or banners from websites, keeping it clean and neat.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The interface is really nice and it hits its mark with plenty of features at hand and settings neatly arranged under a clean UI. |
Function8
It works like a charm, although it could clearly need the option of filtering articles by topics or preferences. |
Security8
It only needs permission to some areas of your phone, but one in particular doesn't seem to be connected to any features. |
Battery9
Consumption is really low, the app surely won't drain your resources. |
Price8
It doesn't come with ads but you can unlock some more features if you upgrade to the premium account for 2.6$ per month or 26.02$ per year. |
Compatibility7
The developer didn't mention Android versions compatible with this app. |
It's a nice app but it has some functionality issues.
Specifications
- price:
- 2.6
- current version:
- Varies with device
- reviewed version:
- 4.1.2
- developer:
- Instapaper Holdings, Inc.
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- Varies with device
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. upgrade to premium
- hits:
- 232