Alternatives
Instapaper alternatives
The 10 most successful News apps similar to Instapaper on the United States App Store as of Oct 9, 2026, ranked by MRRBeam's success score and closeness to Instapaper. The top alternative is X by X Corp. (4.6★ from 11,090,418 ratings).
Compared with Instapaper
Instapaper by Instant Paper, Inc.: 4.6★ from 3.5K ratings · Free download · success 44/100
| # | App | Rating | Ratings | Chart | Pricing | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XX Corp. | 4.6★ | 11M | #1 | Free download | 91 |
| 2 | RedditREDDIT, INC. | 4.8★ | 3.5M | #2 | Free download | 90 |
| 3 | Nextdoor: Neighborhood NetworkNextdoor | 4.7★ | 2.2M | #5 | Free download | 85 |
| 4 | NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsParticle Media Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.4M | #6 | Free download | 83 |
| 5 | SubstackSubstack, Inc. | 4.9★ | 547K | #4 | Free download | 83 |
| 6 | NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company | 4.8★ | 794K | #9 | Free download | 80 |
| 7 | Citizen: Safety & Live Videosp0n, Inc. | 4.7★ | 521K | #7 | Free download | 79 |
| 8 | Police Scanner Radio & FireGordonEdwards.net LLC | 4.6★ | 535K | #8 | Free download | 77 |
| 9 | CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN Interactive Group, Inc. | 4.8★ | 1.7M | #34 | Free download | 76 |
| 10 | CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioScoopz Inc. | 4.9★ | 41K | #3 | Free download | 76 |
Questions about Instapaper alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Instapaper?
- X by X Corp. is the most successful similar app MRRBeam tracks, with a success score of 91/100 and 11,090,418 ratings.
- Is there a free alternative to Instapaper?
- Yes: X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network and NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts are free to download.
- What apps are similar to Instapaper?
- Apps similar to Instapaper include X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, Substack and NYTimes: US and Global News.