Matter
$80.04/yr
33% less than Readwise Reader
Matter vs Readwise Reader
Price, free plan and alternatives, side by side
The comparison in short
- Matterhas a free plan
- Readwise Readerno free plan
Matter, Readwise Reader
With trade-offs
On price, Matter wins. To start without paying, Matter has a free plan.
Side-by-side comparison
| APPLICATION | MatterReading | Readwise ReaderRead it later |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly billing | $7.99/mo$7.99Matter Premium | $12.99/mo$12.99Readwise Full |
| Per year | $80.04/yrannual plan · −17% | $120/yrannual plan · −23% |
| Billing model | Per person | Flat subscription |
| Free tier | unlimited read-later library and tags; full-text search; custom themes and fonts | no free tier; 30-day trial |
| Additional costs | the App Store still lists legacy/alternate in-app-purchase SKUs, so existing subscribers or other storefront regions may see different amounts | there is no cheaper Reader-only subscription; continuous subscribers retain their locked price, so legacy accounts may pay a different amount |
| Can you rebuild it? | With trade-offsone sitting | With trade-offsmulti-day |
| Free alternatives | — | — |
| Checked on | 08/13/2026 | 10/20/2026 |
| Buy on the official site | Buy View app page | Buy View app page |
The free plan compares up to 2 apps. Pro compares up to 4. See plans →
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Prices from each app’s latest check; confirm on the official site before buying.