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24 alternatives to FocusReader

clean 、modern、material design news & RSS reader application

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. FocusReader launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Readwise Reader▲380

   The all-in-one reading app for power readers

   2022 · readwise.io · its alternatives →

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   Readwise Reader, an all-in-one reading app▲326

   Hey HN, cofounder of Readwise here. We've been working on this cross-platform reader app for about 2 years, excited to finally share it in public beta. Probably the most notable thing that makes Reader unique is that it supports almost any content type you could want to save/read/highlight: * web pages * emails/newsletters * PDFs * ePubs * twitter threads * youtube videos (with transcripts) * RSS feeds With all of your knowledge content in one place, we built powerful reading and highlighting, as well as a bunch of novel triage/organization features, so you can actually…

   2022 · readwise.io · its alternatives →

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   Reader Mode 2.0▲332

   Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions

   2025 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

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   Readably▲92

   A clean RSS reader for Android

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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   Focuster▲268

   Ditch your todo list for an intelligent schedule

   2016 · focuster.com · its alternatives →

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   Alfread▲641

   Actually read articles saved for later

   2021 · its alternatives →

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   Reader Mode▲405

   Remove clutter and ads from any article. Instantly ⚡

   2019 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

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   Reader Mode Premium▲314

   Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions

   2020 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

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   FocalRead ▲141

   Turn articles, eBooks & social threads into speed reading

   Feb 2026 · focalread.com · its alternatives →

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    Cake Reader▲72

    Simple and fast RSS reader

    2021 · cakereader.com · its alternatives →

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    Instapaper 7▲191

    Redesigned and optimized for iOS 9

    2015 · instapaper.com · its alternatives →

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    Free RSS Reader▲67

    Simplistic RSS client for focussed news-reading

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Focus Note▲94

    Crisp note taking app

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Quiet Reader (Mac)▲83

    Read articles + text blocks (any app) distraction free.

    2022 · quietreader.app · its alternatives →

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    Readder▲152

    A Reddit client with advanced features

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Focusd – A Calm RSS Reader - turn your feeds into a daily digest▲14

    2018 · focusd.co · its alternatives →

17. 17IV
    I've Implemented a RSS Reader▲73

    2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18IM
    I made an RSS News Reader that prioritizes topics you care about▲61

    2017 · zuperlist.com · its alternatives →

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    Inoreader▲77

    Fast and Powerful RSS Reader inspired by Google Reader.

    2014 · inoreader.com · its alternatives →

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    A Google Reader-inspired RSS reader▲115

    BoredReading is a curation of the best articles from around the internet.

    2023 · boredreading.com · its alternatives →

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    Readstack▲145

    Zero-stress app to save the articles you want to read later

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    FocusCutter▲9

    Clean reading mode — one click, no distractions.

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Zen Reader▲142

    For ADHD minds who crave focus

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    Nouvelle▲74

    A RSS news reader custom made for you 🗞️

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →