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What it is

Matter is a read-later app for collecting articles, threads, PDFs, YouTube videos and podcast episodes. It is available on iPhone, iPad and the web, and can save content through mobile and web extensions. The free plan includes an unlimited read-later library, unlimited tags and full-text search; offline reading is available by default. Newsletters can be connected through Gmail or a unique Matter email address.

Matter turns YouTube and podcast episodes into text synchronized with playback. Readers can highlight content, export highlights, send articles to Kindle and sync highlights to Notion, Obsidian, Roam, Readwise and other services. Premium adds HD text-to-speech, highlighting, note-taking, integrations and personalization; its listed plans are $8 a month or $60 a year. Premium also lists AI Co-Reader and Send to Kindle. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless disabled at least 24 hours before the period ends.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Integrations
Highlights can sync to Notion, Obsidian, Roam, Readwise, and other services.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Mobile apps
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Audio transcription
Matter transcribes YouTube and podcast episodes into time-synced text.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Auto renewal
Monthly and annual subscriptions automatically renew unless disabled at least 24 hours before the period ends.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Browser extension
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Company background
Matter was built by a small team of avid readers.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Content types
Users can save articles, threads, PDFs, YouTube videos, and podcast episodes.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Design recognition
Matter has received three Apple App of the Day honors.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Free library
The free plan includes an unlimited read-later library.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Free saving
Free users can save all types of content with mobile and web extensions.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Free search
The free service includes full-text search.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Free tags
The free plan includes unlimited tags.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Full-text search
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Highlight export
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Highlighting
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Kindle support
Matter can send articles to Kindle in two taps.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Newsletter support
Newsletters can be connected through Gmail or a unique Matter email address.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Offline access
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Offline reading
The app is available offline by default.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Premium features
Premium includes HD text-to-speech, highlighting, note-taking, integrations, and personalization.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Pricing model
Matter charges directly rather than using ads.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Supported platforms
Matter is available for iPhone, iPad, and web.Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Unlimited library Includes basic read-later features. Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Matter Premium Price not published Monthly subscription HD text-to-speech · AI Co-Reader · Unlimited highlighting and note-taking · Integrations · Send to Kindle Read 22 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Matter Premium Monthly $8 a month $8/month Premium subscription. Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com
Matter Premium Annual $60 a year $60/year Premium subscription. Read 27 Sep 2026 · getmatter.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan includes an unlimited read-later library.
  • Supports full-text search and unlimited tags on free.
  • Works offline by default.
  • Transcribes YouTube and podcast episodes into time-synced text.
  • Highlights can sync to Notion, Obsidian and Readwise.

Limits

  • Premium costs $8 a month or $60 a year.
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless disabled in advance.
  • Renewal must be disabled at least 24 hours before the period ends.

Who it suits

Matter suits readers who want to collect different kinds of content in one searchable library and read offline. Premium may suit those who want text-to-speech, annotation tools or syncing to other services.

Verdict

Matter offers a broad read-later library with offline access and full-text search on the free plan. Premium adds audio and annotation features, with monthly and annual subscriptions that renew automatically unless disabled in time.

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