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Matter or Savio: which fits what you save.
By Chintan Kamani, co-founder of Savio
Updated
Choose Savio if you mostly save reels and videos
Savio is made for that: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more in one library. And if you're on Android, Savio has an app for you too.
Choose Matter if you mostly read articles
Long reads, newsletters and PDFs, with highlights and text-to-speech, on iPhone or the web.
Why Savio
What you get with Savio.
Android and iPhone
Save from your phone, whichever one you have
Savio has apps for iPhone and Android. Add it to your share sheet once, then in Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, Threads, Facebook or Pinterest: tap share, pick Savio, choose a collection, and tap Share to Savio.
Matter's site says it doesn't offer an Android app (as of 3 Nov 2026).
Watch later
Made for reels and videos
Each save keeps its creator, title and thumbnail, filed in your collections with AI tags. Catch up plays through what you haven't seen, reel by reel, and an optional daily digest arrives at a time you choose.
Articles, Substack posts and any link save the same way, kept as links alongside your videos.
Compare
Savio and Matter side by side.
| Capability | Savio | Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Android app | Yes | No, per Matter’s site |
| iPhone app | Yes | Yes |
| Web and desktop | Browser extension (Pro) | Web, plus its iPad app on Apple silicon Macs |
| Full-text search | Titles, creators, AI tags | Yes, offline too |
| Highlights and text-to-speech | No | Yes |
| Import from Pocket | No | Yes |
| Free plan | 50 saves a month, 5 collections | Yes, see Matter’s site for limits |
Matter details come from Matter's homepage, its Pocket page and its App Store listing as of 3 Nov 2026. Features change, so check there for the latest.
Good to know
Choose Matter if this is you.
You read and listen
Matter has highlights, text-to-speech, newsletters, transcripts for YouTube and podcasts, and offline full-text search. Savio searches titles, creators and AI tags.
You’re moving a big library
Matter imports Pocket and Instapaper libraries, and it has a free plan. Savio Free includes 50 new saves a month and 5 collections, with no import.
You read on web, iPad or Mac
Matter runs on the web and iPad, and its iPad app runs on Apple silicon Macs. Savio is made for iPhone and Android, with a browser extension on Pro, and keeps previews rather than video files.
Start
Getting started with Savio.
Add Savio to your share sheet
Set it up once and Savio sits near the front of the share sheet in every app.
Make a few collections
Group by what you’ll do with them, such as “Watch this weekend” or “Recipes to try”.
See the recipe systemKeep Matter for long reads
If you’re on iPhone, there’s no need to pick one. Long articles can stay in Matter while reels and posts go to Savio.
Free to download and use, with 5 personal collections, 1 shared collection and 50 new saves a month. Savio Pro is US$3.99 a month or US$29.99 a year, lifts those limits and adds the browser extension. See pricing.
FAQ
Questions about Matter and Savio.
Frequently asked questions
Does Matter have an Android app?
As of 3 Nov 2026, Matter’s site says it doesn’t offer an Android app. It runs on iPhone, iPad and the web. Savio has apps for both iPhone and Android.
Is Savio a read-later app like Matter?
Savio is made for reels, videos and social posts. It saves the link, title, creator and a copy of the thumbnail, then brings it back with a daily digest and Catch up. It has no reader view, highlights or text-to-speech, so for long reading sessions, pair it with a reading app like Matter.
Can I import my Pocket or Instapaper library into Savio?
Savio has no bulk import; Matter does offer a Pocket and Instapaper import. To bring links into Savio, share the ones you still want to the app. It takes a few taps each and gives you a clean library.
How much does Savio cost?
Savio is free to download, with 5 personal collections, 1 shared collection and 50 new saves a month. Savio Pro is US$3.99 a month or US$29.99 a year, lifts those limits and adds the browser extension. For Matter’s current prices, check its App Store listing.
Does Savio work on a computer?
Savio is an iOS and Android app, built for saving on your phone. There’s no desktop or web app. Savio Pro adds a browser extension for saving from your computer’s browser.
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- An Instapaper alternative for social saves: Instapaper is built for articles. Here's when Savio suits what you save instead.
- Notion Web Clipper vs Savio for saving reels and posts: What Notion's clipper can and can't save from social apps, and when Savio fits better.
- A Pocket alternative for social saves: Where Savio fits for former Pocket users, and how to start fresh.
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Save reels, videos and links from any app, then come back to them. Free on iOS and Android.
Matter is a trademark of Dig Wells, Inc. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, Threads, Facebook, Pinterest, Substack, Pocket and Instapaper are trademarks of their owners. Savio is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.