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    Morning Brew

    Markets shrug off the jobs report

    AI recap: 3 takeaways, a 40-second read. Rates hold steady.

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    Stratechery

    The aggregation playbook, revisited

    AI recap: why distribution beats product this cycle.

  • D
    Dense Discovery

    Issue 312 - tools for calmer work

    AI recap: 5 links worth your time, nothing else.

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A better way to read newsletters.

A focused reading experience built for people who value their time.

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Private Newsletter Inbox

We create a private inbox for you at @readbase.io. Subscribe once, and keep newsletters completely out of your personal email.

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AI summaries built for newsletters

Every newsletter gets its own AI summary - crafted specifically for long-form content. Get the key ideas in seconds, so you stay informed without the overwhelm.

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Reading Stats

See what you actually read - and what you don't. Build better reading habits.

Offline Mode

Your newsletters, always available. Perfect for flights and commuting.

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Stop wasting time on newsletters you don't read. Unsubscribe instantly.

Bookmarks & Save

Save issues you want to come back to - no hacks, no workarounds.

Stay in the loop

Get notified when new newsletters arrive - with an AI summary so you know what's inside before you even open it.

Share Newsletters

Share great reads without exposing unsubscribe links or private details.

How it works

How Readbase works

Morning clarity

Start each day with a clear overview of your newsletters - so you know what's worth reading, at a glance.

A separate inbox

Your newsletters live in their own inbox at @readbase.io, completely separate from work and spam.

Read anywhere

Your newsletters are always available, even when you're offline.

Pricing

Simple pricing that fits you

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Testimonials

People love Readbase.

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Alex T.

Product Manager

The AI summaries are genuinely good. I can tell they're built for newsletters - not just a generic summariser slapped on top.

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Marta M.

Marketing Manager

Having a separate inbox just for newsletters is a game changer. My email is clean, and I don't miss the content I care about.

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David C.

Software Engineer

I've easily saved 3+ hours a month. I skim the AI summary, decide if it's worth reading in full, and move on. No guilt, no backlog.

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Javier L.

Founder

Every newsletter now comes with its own summary. It's a small thing that makes a huge difference - I actually stay on top of everything I subscribe to.

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Emily R.

Growth Lead

Readbase saves me hours every month. The AI picks up on what matters in each newsletter - it doesn't feel robotic, it feels like it gets the content.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Readbase?

Readbase is an iOS app that gives you a dedicated inbox just for newsletters. It keeps newsletters out of your email and in a calm, focused space designed for reading.

Which newsletters are supported?

All of them. Readbase works with newsletters from Substack, Beehiiv, Medium, ConvertKit, and any other provider that sends emails.

How does Readbase work?

We create a private inbox for you at @readbase.io. You subscribe to newsletters using that address, and they appear automatically inside the app - separate from your email.

Where can I download Readbase?

Readbase is available on the App Store for iPhone (iOS 18.0 or later), and on the web - read your newsletters from any browser. Download on the App Store · Open the web app

Is my data private?

Yes. Privacy is a core principle of Readbase. We don't read your personal email, we don't sell your data, and your newsletters are only used to provide features like offline reading and summaries.

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A calm home for newsletters.

Read newsletters in a calm, focused space - on iPhone or in your browser. Take back your reading time.

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