# Readit

6 Hacker News commenters recommended Readit and 0 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 1 of 13 months.

**Verdict:** A read-it-later app built after others kept shutting down, liked for its privacy stance and looks. Its maker warns it is rough in places and things may break.

## Why people recommend it

- Attractive, fun-looking design (2 comments): "Really cool app, will try it out for sure." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48754367)) "Looks cool, cute graphics." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48750194))

## Alternatives hackers recommend

- [Readwise](https://hackerapproved.com/p/readwise.md): 13 recommend
- [Instapaper](https://hackerapproved.com/p/instapaper.md): 10 recommend
- [Readeck](https://hackerapproved.com/p/readeck.md): 10 recommend
- [Wallabag](https://hackerapproved.com/p/wallabag.md): 6 recommend

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "Readit", https://hackerapproved.com/p/readit/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).