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Poki (for Pocket)
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Comparatively feature complete to Pocket
Similar to the official Pocket app, Poki comes with many features that are available in the official Pocket app such as offline viewing, text-to-speech, search by title, URL or tags, find articles by tag and customizable reading view. This makes for no reason to use Pocket over Poki as Poki has all of Pockets features, plus a bunch of their own.
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Can't access Pocket's native sharing functionality
Poki can't share articles with other Pocket users directly through Pocket's service. Instead they're sent as links via email.
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Beautifully crafted
Unlike the Pocket main app, the design of the Poki app is specially crafted based on the Modern UI in addition to the great enhancements of the additional design and functionality, which makes this one of the most beautiful Windows app to date.
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Offline storage allows for unlimited storage (depending on how much offline storage one has)
Poki is capable of storing articles offline so that the user can view the article anytime even if they don't have an internet connection. Users can also set a maximum number of articles to be downloaded to the device which is useful for devices with a limited storage capacity. This way users are not limited to how much online storage Poki allots the user.
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Conveninent text-to-speech
Text-to-speech is a features that allows the app to automatically generate speech from an articles text in order to assist people who wish to listen to the article rather to read an article. This is convenient for when the user is doing other work or just can't look at the screen.
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Themes make the app feel more personal
There are 4 themes for the main app and 5 themes for reading view. The default will be the dark theme. These themes allow the user to customize their experience.
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Achievements make reading a game
Achievements is a features only available in Poki (and not the first party Pocket app) that gives users a way to unlock special achievements whenever they read an article or are active in any activities in usage of the Poki app. This allows the user to be drawn into the app and creates a reason to keep coming back, by making a game out of reading.
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Instapaper
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Became a paid service again
Most functions, like search, became premium.
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Annotation tools
Allows leaving notes attached to articles and highlighting certain part of the text. Free version of the app is limited to 5 highlights a month.
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Basic search not free
Basic search for link title or website too is part of the premium.
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Excellent typography choices
Instapaper allows you to choose from 14 different fonts, some of which have been designed specifically for the application. You can manually adjust spacing between lines, padding around text and font size to fit your preferences.
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Embedded images and videos are sometimes ignored
Instapaper sometimes saves articles without images or videos.
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Allows listening to articles
Instapaper comes with a build in text-to-speech feature that will read out loud articles. Premium version of the app allows creating playlists.
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Only supports English
It only supports English, and not Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages.
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Articles can be emailed to Instapaper
You can add articles to Instapaper by sending them to a unique email address associated with your account.
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Tags not implemented
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Pagination
Allows for pagination, not just scrolling.
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Search functions return random articles
The search function is very slow and does not provide accurate results. The user can not filter or reorder the search results, or search the archive or annotated articles.
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Awesome offline mode
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Can look up words in a dictionary and Wikipedia
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Can be set to switch to dark mode based on time of day
Instapaper includes a dark theme and allows switching to it after a set period in time or gradually over the course of the day.
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Rarely seen organization options
In addition to allowing you to sort articles by when you saved them, you can also order articles by length or read progress and popularity.
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Free archiving of deleted webpages
In Pocket, this is a paid function - but Instapaper provides this for free! If a webpage is deleted, it remains in your Instapaper and they even archive pictures of the articles.
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Can playback inline video
Instapaper will play videos from YouTube, Vimeo and other sources that are embedded in articles, but you have to be online for playback to work.
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Has a font designed for readers with Dyslexia
Instapaper includes Dyslexie a font that helps people with reading problems understand the text better.
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Includes optional social features
If you set your Instapaper profile to be public, your friends will be able to see articles you've liked.
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Pocket
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Available on the web and mobile devices
Pocket is available on iOS, Android, Kobo eReader and on the web.
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Only the paid version allows to search by tag
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Allows reading saved content in offline mode
Instead of only saving the link, the content is saved for offline use.
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Correct and open export of bookmarks and tags are not possible
This means that Pocket is (currently) a total lock-in. This is very sad, unfortunate and creates a no go decision for any seasoned user. Too many bookmarking and tagging companies have stopped or have gone bankrupt these last years (e.g. Kippt, Spingpad, Delicious (to some extent), etc...). So, if you are going to invest a lot of your personal time and energy in curating your Internet findings (i.e. your bookmarks and tags), it is essential that a total, fair and open export (including all tags) functionality is provided. Personally tested the export "feature" and the resulting .html file that Pocket generates currently included only the URLs themselves, i.e. no save dates nor any of your personally curated tags, nor any other useful meta-data. This is deplorable, because otherwise, Pocket is a very polished and well-functioning piece of multi-platform and multi-device software/app/web service, with a very easy and well-designed and implemented user interface... Please fix this, Pocket ! These days of open and inter-operable web services, users are only attracted by valuable functionality, clean UX design and no lockins.
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Well-finished GUI and UX
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Search function in Pro version does not follow the proper date sequence
Although the pro version lets us search by tags, the search results unfortunately does not follow the time sequence of the saving of articles. Search results may show some old articles first, then a bunch of new articles, and then again old articles. It's so random and frustating. I have been using Pocket pro for quite a long time primarily because it lets me have the permanent copy of a news (this feature is really useful in journalism). However, when I search tag wise for the old references, the absence of time-sequencing the search results really frustates me.
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The Pocket plugin for Google Chrome is very stable
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Can't rename the title of links
If the page title isn't correct/good for a link, there is no way for you to fix it.
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Allows tagging bookmarks
Bookmarks can be tagged for search accuracy later on.
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Not really a bookmark tool but a tool to save webpages for later reading
A real bookmark tool has editable fields like title, url, folder, tags, notes. This saves webpages.
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Included in Firefox
Pocket is now integrated into the Firefox web browser, and you can login using your firefox/mozilla login, instead of having to create a separate account. This login method can even be used natively on their website, regardless what browser is being used.
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Deleted or edited tags do not go away from tag suggestions
For example, imagine you accidentally created a tag "US" instead of "USA," and saved some articles under "US." The unfortunate part is even if you edit the tag and rename it "USA" , the previous tag name will always appear in the suggested tags: so when saving an article, if you type US in the tag box, you will see two suggestions "US" and "USA."
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Integrates with over 500 apps
A key advantage of Pocket is that it is integrated in over 500 apps as a way to save the link, including Twitter, Flipboard, Pulse and Zite.
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Chrome addon doesn't let you open your library without saving current page first
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Works well across Google Chrome on macOS and iOS
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Can't import Firefox bookmark tags
When importing bookmarks from Firefox, Pocket doesn't include the tags.
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Highlighting available on iOS
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Chrome addon doesn't allow you to add tags with keyboard only (have to use mouse) while saving page
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Ability to filter by content type
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Android, iOS, Kobo, web, macOS, Windows
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Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari extension, desktop app
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Google Keep
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Easy to use
1-step to take a note on Android: tap 'take a note'. Web version: cursor is on the note itself.
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Google can access and mine your data
You have to be okay with Google analyzing and using your data in order to use Keep.
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Super fast to use
The focus on a minimal interface makes everything fast to use on both web and mobile. This comes in handy for when a note needs to be jotted down quickly, as there is little to no load times or faffing about trying to get to a space where the note can finally be recorded.
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Messy if you have lots of notes
It can be difficult to organize notes because you can only create labels and not, for example, separate projects.
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Unlimited and seamless sync across all Google connected devices, from mobile to desktop
When a mobile device isn't in use, Google Keep can be accessed as a Chrome app or as a website. Basically, no matter the device being used or the OS on it, there is always a way to access the app. There is also no limitation to how many devices this can be done with, freeing up the user to always have access.
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Organization is limited to just multiple tags for notes
There are no folders in Keep that you can move notes into. It makes the user interface more cluttered, and navigation gets more difficult.
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Automatic saving
Automatically saves new changes so that nothing is lost.
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Can be taken down some day
As Google is notorious for taking down services, you may end up with just a backup of your notes in XML format and a need to look for a substitute.
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Useful Android home screen widget
The Keep widget lets users quickly see existing notes and add new ones.
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No ability to undo changes
There is no way to revert changes or restore text you may have accidentally deleted (however, you can restore entire notes for up to 7 days after deletion).
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Notes can be grouped via labels
In addition to the ability to color-code notes, they can be labeled and navigated and grouped that way. This allows for easy organization, to then be found easily at a later date.
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Synchronization bugs
There are some issues with synchronizing data including laggyness and returning old/deleted items.
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Notes can be color-coded
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No text formatting
No basic formatting like bold, italics. Makes it harder to do things like meeting notes. Keep is intended as a minimal and quick note taking app, but sadly for those that are looking for something more robust, the features are just not there.
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Cross platform
This app can be used seamlessly across all platforms including Android, iOS, and desktop computer platforms.
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Scrolling through notes is horrible
There are no options to decrease the surface area of the notes to make it easier to get an overview. Compare this to something like the Apple Notes or Evernote UI, for example. You can't organize nor have a glance of what you have.
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Works as a great bookmarking tool as links added can optionally include a preview image
Keep has a great feature that allows you to save sites you visit as a special note type with a link and a preview image.
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Not free/libre
This application is proprietary, and thus cannot be modified or freely distributed.
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Can share and collaboratively edit any item including lists
Keep allows sharing any item with other contacts and editing them together at the same time. This way a team can work together in real time, no matter their location.
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Can be difficult to discover the features
Google Keep has slowly been introducing new features, but doesn't do a good job of helping you discover them.
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Really well implemented speech-to-text
Google has a lot of experience with speech-to-text functionality and they did a fantastic job with Keep. This means you can easily record spoken notes that can then be changed to a text based note.
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Google account required
You're required to have a Google account in order to use the app.
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Notes can include photo and audio attachments
Notes can include multimedia attachments in addition to text.
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Does not offer themes
There is no option for changing the color theme (such as a dark theme) unless you use a 3rd party extension.
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Supports drawing or writing notes by hand
Newer version of Google Keep now supports drawing on either a blank page, existing notes or in an image attached to the note.
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Does not integrate with Google Calendar or Tasks
It does not integrate with Google Calendar or other Google Apps with the exception of "Google Now." Keep reminders can appear on Google Calendar, but you can not get reminders and use Tasks at the same time.
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Both location- and time-based reminders
You can set reminders that bring certain notes to your attention when you arrive at a specified location or when it’s a specified time or date. Unfortunately you can only do one or the other for each note.
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Too simplistic of an approach
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Includes character recognition for text in images
Google Keep lets users take pictures of physical notes and makes the contents searchable within the app. This can be a convenient time saver for those that do not want to type out the necessary info, but rather take a quick snapshot of it.
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No integrated social media sharing
There is no integrated social media sharing if you directly want to post your note to Twitter, Facebook, etc.
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Drag and drop sorting
You can move cards manually, which is great for prioritizing to-dos. Within a card, you can also drag and drop items.
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Not good at all for longer notes
With almost no formatting options whatsoever it's hard to actually use Keep for long-form notes.
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Archives finished tasks
Any finished task is archived and can be searched at a later date.
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Sharing within team doesn't work that well
You can share separate notes but not Projects, Wordspace, or Teams.
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Not distributed
Cannot run on own servers as Keep will only run on Google's own servers. This increases the risks which are normally associated with handing over critical applications to a large (US) corporation.
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No notifications when tasks are added to shared lists
Although the ability to collaborate on lists is advanced, Keep will not let you know when another person adds an item to a list you share.
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No API
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There is a label limit up to 50
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No dedicated app for windows, linux, mac (except unofficial)
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Cannot share groups of notes (e.g., labels)
Google's equivalent of groups are labels, which can't be shared. By comparison, Trello allows you to share boards with others. Trello also supports grouping through teams. Google Keep has no such concept.
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Slow to save the updates
Saving is delayed by a moment and the saving status UI is unclear. You can lose updates if you close the tab too quickly.
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Delay between to-do entries
The keyboard closes and reloads between to-do list entries, so the first letters or words may be missed if you’re trying to quickly create a list.
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Notes get lost/deleted and can NOT be recovered
Since nothing is stored locally on the phone, everything can go missing. Google can't recover any of it.
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No BlackBerry 10 app
No BlackBerry support apart from web.
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No Windows Mobile app
No Windows Mobile app, and it is unlikely to ever be produced.
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Raindrop.io
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Design (UX)
Really well-done.
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Security/Privacy Concerns
The contact information on the website indicates that the business is a sole proprietorship based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The privacy policy, section 3 concerning how the information they collect may be disclosed, may be concerning to some users given recent events that have been alleged to involve the governing authorities for this business.
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Mobile native clients available
Clients for iOS and Android available that are better integrated than the browser version.
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Slow performance in Safari
Slow to use with delays in response on Safari. Has not been fixed over many years.
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Cross-platform
Cross-platform because it's browser based. There are also apps for Mac, Chrome, iOs & Android.
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Subscriptions are non-recurring
You have to resubscribe every month to keep pro which is a real pain.
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Tagging
Add tags to bookmarks.
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Quite new company
Time will tell if this product will survive.
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Import bookmarks
Offers a possibility to import bookmarks from browsers.
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Regularly updated
Updated with features, yet not with performance.
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Export bookmarks
There is also a possibility to export bookmarks.
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