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Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by shkliarau »

jeffgreco wrote: post #74

Hey team - been on the hunt for a new read it later app since Instapaper has become unusably buggy and Pocket has issues of its own. Very first article I tried to pull via my Pocket account didn’t pull the full article though (which I only noticed since I just hopped over from Pocket): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/w... Then the very next article I tried only loaded in web view, while it…

Hey Jeff, parsing isn’t our strongest but it’s the very next thing we are improving. What other fonts would you like to see?

Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by shkliarau »

spondyl wrote: post #70
shkliarau wrote: post #10

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It's free-mium with a Premium plan that includes some pro features if the generous free plan is not enough :)

I'm glad there's a pro plan. Personally, if I'm going to add something to my workflow, I prefer to know that it'll be maintained and stick around for some time! Not to say that there's a 1:1 between paid services and them living long but charging customers is at least a good first indication that a service is serious about their offering :) I just signed up for a month and best of luck!

Definitely makes sense! Let us know how it goes :)

Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by shkliarau »

bumpkinjunkie wrote: post #52
shkliarau wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's free-mium with a Premium plan that includes some pro features if the generous free plan is not enough :)

Is this tongue-and-cheek? Seems like you are creating value for people and should be compensated. Or is there some monetization of user data?

It’s been a question for a long time whether go freemium or just paid with a trial. We went along with freemium since biggest competitors offer that too so we are in a similar position. We don’t collect user data so we can’t sell it

Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by shkliarau »

aryehof wrote: post #76

Was interested, but seeing that it requires a subscription rather than outright purchase, prevented me from even considering it sorry.

Unfortunately subscriptions are the best way to support ongoing development. Understand it’s not for everyone though

Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by shkliarau »

WalterBright wrote: post #60

Years ago, I created a file text file (unimaginatively named `links.txt`). In it I save links to articles to read later, along with a subject. I have categories in the file. I fixed my text editor to be able to open a browser on a link I click. I don't really know what else is necessary. [I quit using browser bookmarks because 1) it cannot be backed up 2) does not survive reinstalling the browser 3) does not move to…

Reminds me of that famous HN Dropbox comment lol But whatever works for you :)

Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by NmAmDa »

shkliarau wrote: post #80
NmAmDa wrote: post #77

Seems like it worth a try. I just installed the app but when I checked I see that it collect location data and link it to the user, I wonder why?

Did you see it on the App Store page? We filled that out wrong: we use the location for location-based notifications if the user sets them but don’t collect any data or even know any personal information as we don’t have accounts. We’ll fix it on the App Store page to avoid the confusion

Yes I found it on app store page. Thank you for clarification. Good work on the app.

Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by WalterBright »

shkliarau wrote: post #86
WalterBright wrote: post #60

Years ago, I created a file text file (unimaginatively named `links.txt`). In it I save links to articles to read later, along with a subject. I have categories in the file. I fixed my text editor to be able to open a browser on a link I click. I don't really know what else is necessary. [I quit using browser bookmarks because 1) it cannot be backed up 2) does not survive reinstalling the browser 3) does not move to…

Reminds me of that famous HN Dropbox comment lol But whatever works for you :)

Many problems don't need solving!

Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by shkliarau »

NmAmDa wrote: post #87
shkliarau wrote: post #80

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Did you see it on the App Store page? We filled that out wrong: we use the location for location-based notifications if the user sets them but don’t collect any data or even know any personal information as we don’t have accounts. We’ll fix it on the App Store page to avoid the confusion

Yes I found it on app store page. Thank you for clarification. Good work on the app.

Thanks!

Re: Show HN: We built an app for reading articles saved for later

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Post by shkliarau »

gnicholas wrote: post #46
shkliarau wrote: post #44

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Thanks for such an insightful comment! Saving is a big part of read later apps, so we didn’t want users to do too much to start. I agree with you on the onboarding flow as a user, but data shows that it’s the best place to put it actually. You miss 100% of shots you don’t take kind of situation. But we’re trying to not be too pushy about it. Let us know how it goes!

Liking it so far. You do a good job of explaining how to activate the share extension, which is not an easy task! One low-hanging fruit is to have an option for the page background color to match the system theme dynamically, instead of having to set it into day/night mode manually each time. I also sent you guys a separate email regarding a collaboration possibility with my company's reading enhancement tech. I hope…

The theme should match the background automatically , it doesn't work for you?

Will look into the email today, thank you!

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