Description

As you have probably seen us mention before smartphones are rapidly getting more and more functions everyday. Many of these however require a constant connection to the Internet to keep running. However sometimes it’s just not possible to be connected to the Internet. In those instances an app such as InstaFetch Lite really starts to shine. The online service Instapaper allows users to save Web pages so that they can read them when they are offline. And to be able to read these pages you have saved on Instapaper on your smartphone, users can use the Android app InstaFetch Lite. Lets have a closer look at the Android app.

Functions & Design

As stated above users who use the web service Instapaper can save web pages they want to read later, and with InstaFetch Lite users can read these saved pages on their phone offline. Which can be great on train trips or bus trips. InstaFetch will sync with your Instapaper account and save all the articles from your account onto your smartphone. The app will then make the articles as reader friendly as possible and can be accessed at any time.

For those who intend to use their Instapaper account frequently, might be interested in the paid version of InstaFetch, which has a few more advanced features on board. Those using the premium version are able to create a folder structure, read in full screen mode and night mode. Night mode makes the background darker and the text brighter making it easier to read at night. Users who use the paid version also can Favourite articles they like and the app can also be integrated with the notepad app Evernote.

Conclusion

InstaFetch Lite is a great app and is very reliable, allowing you to do some offline reading whilst on the go. For most users the free version of the app is enough for day to day use. But for some the pro-version will be a must, especially those who start to use the app very regularly. The free version is a must to try out, and it is a great addition to any Android device. We tested InstaFetch Lite, version 1.9.1.