# Alfread: grow reading habit

> Works with Instapaper/Pocket

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1521082061](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1521082061)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1521082061`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tsimafei Vialichka
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (53 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-15
- **First published:** 2021-12-03
- **Size:** 70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alfread-grow-reading-habit/id1521082061)
- **Website:** [https://alfreadapp.com/](https://alfreadapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://alfread.notion.site/Alfread-Privacy-Policy-5e67f4f92ebc4f2482e18296ed208496](https://alfread.notion.site/Alfread-Privacy-Policy-5e67f4f92ebc4f2482e18296ed208496)

## Description

Alfread is a new kind of a read later app. It helps you to actually read saved articles. Or skip them. No pressure.

If you've used Instapaper or Pocket before, connect your account to import and manage your reading queue in Alfread.

Haven't used either or don't want to look back? No stress — save articles directly to Alfread.

Set weekly goals to keep yourself accountable — gentle reminders will help you get there.

Not every article you save is worth reading: automatically archive articles 1 month after saving to keep that queue leaner if you like.

Highlight your learnings and sync them to Readwise, so you don't forget what you've learned.

Watch your reading habit grow with streaks and weekly stats.

## Rankings

- #171,313 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Alfread’s clean UI and practical article-management features that support building a reading habit, but recurring issues harm its value: missing or unstable syncing across devices, reliability problems like crashes and data loss, a pricey subscription model, and limited cross-platform support (notably Mac/Safari sharing and no broad API). Overall, strong concept and UI, with notable gaps in reliability, pricing, and platform compatibility.

### Pros

- Beautiful, clean UI design
- Easy article saving/sharing workflow across apps into Alfread
- Auto-archiving helps keep content organized
- Helps build a deliberate reading habit and improves focus

### Cons

- No reliable multi-device syncing; cross-device sync is missing or broken
- Performance and reliability issues (slow launches, crashes, lost articles)
- Pricing model: subscription is expensive and viewed as poor value
- Cross-platform limitations and Mac/Safari integration problems (sharing from Mac, can't fetch by pasting links, limited API)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1521082061)