Readwise

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This is perhaps one of the best apps I have on my phone and is indispensable - and that’s coming from a digital minimalist. However, the app itself feels clunky and more like a web page than an app. I wish it was written in swift instead, although I understand that it would be difficult to accomplish. Maybe one day. I am also made uncomfortable by the data collected by the app and its tracking policy. If there was anything that would stop me from using the app, it would be that - and it’s a very real issue.

I have been using Readwise for over a year and it has really changed the way I use my Kindle. Having this app means that I don’t have to always go into the browser to continue my streak - which is actually really nice. It’s a tremendous app/service and a real “must have” for anyone who reads a lot of non-fiction on their Kindle.

I have books and articles strewn across multiple apps, and the daily highlights review has reminded me of some really important things about life and career. And then their Reader app for web articles and PDFs rounds out things I’d like to be looking at instead of doomscrolling on a weekend. I hesitated a bit at the price, but the value of being able to highlight paper books with my phone camera is just too valuable.

This is SO great for anyone who thinks “What did that book <or whatever> say?” I’ve been using it for almost two years and am amazed at how the daily emails are a wonderful reminder of so many things.

I thoroughly enjoy using Readwise. Daily I go through eight or more highlights from books and articles I have read. And this stimulates my creative juices. Highly recommended!

It only brings up Amazon books on my iPhone and the reader is totally glitchy, jumping me to parts of the book unrelated to where I’m at.

This app gives you the run around by sending you to their site. Then they send you to sign up with Stripe! Yet they advertise that you can get a subscription through Apple. Update: After a week of numerous emails and reporting to Apple about their suspicious activity, my account is now deleted by the company. I signed up through Apple subscriptions but they lead you to Stripe credit card services. I wanted to stay with Apple subscriptions and they didn't seem to understand this. After numerous emails of trying to explain this very simple concept, I grew suspicious and told them I was reporting them to Apple. They deleted my account.

I really like this app and I try to use it everyday. Good way to revisit important parts of books and helps retain knowledge. The interface is minimal and that makes this a no fuss app, easy to use. My ONLY problem is no notification when you are about to lose the streak. The streak is a great motivator to not ignore the daily review but it’s frustrating when you forget one day and lose all your progress. I think there are email notifications but that’s not very useful.

I can’t say enough about the Readwise ecosystem and what it delivers. It takes my reading (and its retention) to a whole new level. I highly recommend!