Readwise Reader

C tier on Reading AppsScore 6.7 · #13 of 47

Android app: Yes
Free plan: Trial only
Paid plans from: $5.59/mo
Runs on: Android, api, Browser extension, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows

readwise.io

Summary

Readwise Reader brings articles, newsletters, RSS feeds, PDFs, EPUBs, YouTube videos, and X threads into one reading app. It supports highlighting and annotation across text, images, tables, and rich text, with syncing across devices and offline use. Ghostreader can answer questions, explain terms, and simplify complex language. Reader also includes full-text search, including offline search, and text-to-speech for documents. Highlights sync to Readwise for Daily Review and can be exported to apps such as Obsidian, Notion, Roam Research, Evernote, and Logseq; a public API is available. Reader can import from Instapaper, accept saved Pocket export files, and take URL CSV or RSS OPML imports. Documents, feeds, files, highlights, and annotations can be exported. There is no free plan. The Readwise subscription that includes Reader costs 9.99 USD per month when billed annually; Readwise Full costs 12.99 USD per month when billed monthly and includes Reader access. Readwise Lite is listed at 5.59 USD per month billed annually, but does not list Reader access.

Who it is for

It suits people who collect reading from several formats and want to annotate, search, and read across devices. It may also suit readers who send highlights to note-taking apps.

What is good

Collects articles, PDFs, EPUBs, feeds, and video.
Supports offline reading and search.
Ghostreader answers questions and clarifies language.
Highlights export to several note-taking apps.
Offers text-to-speech for documents.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Readwise Lite does not list Reader access.
Readwise Full costs 12.99 USD per month billed monthly.

Verdict

Reader is designed for bringing varied reading material into one searchable, annotatable library. Confirm which Readwise subscription includes the Reader access you need.

Readwise Reader plans and pricing

All plans

Readwise (includes Reader) $9.99/mo billed annually All features in Reader · All features in Readwise · Import highlight libraries · Tags and notes · Export to Notion, Obsidian, and more · Readwise Daily Review readwise.io · 21 Sept 2026

Readwise Lite $5.59/mo annually Daily Review · browse and search highlights · sync highlights from sources readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026

Readwise Full $12.99/mo monthly Daily Review · browse and search highlights · sync highlights · tags and notes · export to Notion, Obsidian, and more · Reader access readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on reading apps

Free plan: Noreadwise.io
Paid from: $9.99/moreadwise.io
Content format: mixedreadwise.io
Offline access: Yesreadwise.io
Supported platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, chrome_extension, APIreadwise.io

Facts

Product: Reader brings articles, newsletters, RSS, PDFs, EPUBs, YouTube videos, and X threads together in one reading app.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Highlighting: Reader supports highlighting and annotating text, images, tables, and rich text across devices.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
AI assistant: Ghostreader can answer questions, define terms, and simplify complex language.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Search and speech: Reader provides full-text search, including offline search, and text-to-speech for documents.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Sync: Reader automatically syncs highlights to Readwise for Daily Review and export to note-taking apps.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations: Readwise exports highlights to Obsidian, Notion, Roam Research, Evernote, and Logseq, and Reader offers a public API.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Platforms: Reader is available on the web, iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows, with extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Offline: Reader syncs across devices and works offline.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Import and export: Reader can import from Instapaper, accept Pocket export files saved before shutdown, import URL CSVs and RSS OPML files, and export documents, feeds, files, highlights, and annotations.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Security and privacy: Readwise says it does not sell user data and uses organizational, technical, and administrative measures designed to protect personal information.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Support: Readwise directs customers with questions to [email protected].readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026
Notable limit: Full Reader access is included with the Readwise Full subscription; the Lite tier does not list Reader among its included features.readwise.io · 4 Oct 2026