Instapaper
Store data observed · From public App Store data · How we score apps
- News
- App Store
- United States
- 4.63,542 ratings
- Free download
- Updated
- Observed
Ratings
Observed3.5K4.6★ average
Chart position
Observed—Not on the top charts
90-day growth
—not enough history yet
Opportunity score
AI-derived11/100Weak · low confidence
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About InstapaperObserved
Instapaper is a News app by Instant Paper, Inc. on the United States App Store. Released Feb 12, 2019; last updated Sep 21, 2026 (version 10.0.2). Instapaper is free to download.
As of Oct 9, 2026, Instapaper has a 4.6-star average rating from 3,542 ratings on the United States App Store. MRRBeam rates the success of Instapaper 44/100 (rising).
Instapaper is the simplest way to save and store articles for reading: offline, on-the-go, anytime, anywhere, perfectly formatted. Instapaper for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch provides a mobile-optimized text view that makes reading Internet content a clean and uncluttered experience.
- Success score
- 44/100 Rising
- In News
- Outside the top 100
- Chart position
- Not on the top charts
- Developer
- Instant Paper, Inc.
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Instapaper: common questions
- What is Instapaper?
- Instapaper is a News app developed by Instant Paper, Inc., available on the App Store. It was first released on Feb 12, 2019.
- How is Instapaper rated?
- Instapaper has a 4.6-star average rating from 3,542 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 9, 2026.
- How much does Instapaper cost?
- Instapaper is free to download.
- Is Instapaper successful?
- MRRBeam rates the success of Instapaper 44/100 (rising). The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
- When was Instapaper last updated?
- Instapaper was last updated on Sep 21, 2026 (version 10.0.2).
- What are alternatives to Instapaper?
- Similar News apps tracked by MRRBeam include X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and Substack.
- Is there room to build a competitor to Instapaper?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for Instapaper is 11/100. Limited opening: an older app, a crowded category with entrenched leaders and a strong 4.6★ rating.