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GoodLinks

A one-time-purchase read-later app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with iCloud sync.

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About GoodLinks

GoodLinks is an indie read-later app for Apple devices. It saves links from the share sheet and browser extensions, extracts the article text without ads, and lets you adjust font, spacing and size for comfortable reading. You can highlight passages in different colours, attach notes, browse all highlights in a notebook and export them as Markdown. Tags, starred items and search across title, author and content keep a large list manageable, and a one-tap summary helps decide what to read first. It integrates deeply with the Apple ecosystem: Shortcuts, AppleScript, widgets, Focus filters and native Apple silicon support, plus a CLI and MCP server for automation. Syncing runs through iCloud, so there is no account to create and the developer does not hold your reading history. GoodLinks is a single universal app you buy once on the App Store, with a year of feature upgrades included. There is no Android, Windows or web version.

Best for: Apple users who want a private read-later app without a subscription.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Buy once instead of paying a subscription
  • iCloud sync, no account and private reading history
  • Colour highlights with notes and Markdown export
  • Deep Shortcuts and AppleScript support

Why people leave

  • Apple devices only; no Android, Windows or web app
  • Feature upgrades beyond the first year cost extra
  • No built-in RSS or newsletter inbox

Top GoodLinks alternatives

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  1. 1Matter logo
    Matter

    Adds newsletters, feeds and excellent text-to-speech, with a free tier.

    66.5
  2. 2Instapaper logo
    Instapaper

    Cross-platform, including Android and web, with unlimited free saves.

    62.6
  3. 3Anybox logo
    Anybox

    Another native Apple app, aimed more at bookmark organising than reading.

    59.6
  4. 4Readwise Reader logo
    Readwise Reader

    Much broader reading app on every platform, for those who outgrow GoodLinks.

    57.2
  5. 5Cubox logo
    Cubox

    Reading inbox on Apple, Android and e-ink devices, with AI summaries.

    55.3

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GoodLinks: common questions

Is GoodLinks free?

No, GoodLinks is a paid product.

Is GoodLinks open source?

No, GoodLinks is not open source.

What platforms does GoodLinks run on?

GoodLinks is available for iOS, macOS and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to GoodLinks?

The highest-ranked GoodLinks alternatives right now are Matter, Instapaper and Anybox. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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