CatchupDay
CatchupDay turns the articles you save into short briefs and key points, so you can get the information faster. Sometimes the summary is all you need. Other times, it’s a starting point for a deeper read.
Turn your newsfeed into something more targeted and concise
Instead of an endless stream of recommended content, your daily digest is built only from articles you saved. Here’s an example of what a typical CatchupDay digest looks like.
Daily Digest
A condensed view that captures roughly the most important third of each article
Example
mindandfocus.org
Humans have a limited attention span for reading
Research shows that sustained attention while reading is limited, especially when content feels uncertain or overly long. Readers often abandon articles not becau…
CatchupDay
CatchupDay turns the articles you save into short briefs and key points, so you can get the information faster. Sometimes the summary is all you need. Other times, it’s a starting point for a deeper read.
Turn your newsfeed into something more targeted and concise
Instead of an endless stream of recommended content, your daily digest is built only from articles you saved. Here’s an example of what a typical CatchupDay digest looks like.
Daily Digest
A condensed view that captures roughly the most important third of each article
Example
mindandfocus.org
Humans have a limited attention span for reading
Research shows that sustained attention while reading is limited, especially when content feels uncertain or overly long. Readers often abandon articles not because they lack interest, but because the time commitment is unclear.
Key takeaways
- Attention drops when effort feels open-ended
- Summaries reduce uncertainty about time investment
- Condensing content helps readers stay engaged
learningresearch.org
Why pre-reading improves comprehension and retention
Studies on learning strategies suggest that skimming or previewing material before a full read improves understanding. Seeing the structure and main ideas first helps readers retain more when they later read in depth.
Key takeaways
- Pre-reading activates context
- Readers understand details better after an overview
- Skimming supports deeper learning, not shortcuts
writingandideas.com
When summaries are enough and when they are not
For many informational articles, a well-written summary delivers most of the value. In other cases, summaries act as a filter, helping readers decide when a full deep dive is worth their time.
Key takeaways
- Some articles deliver value at a high level
- Others benefit from full reading after context
- The reader controls how deep to go
Full control, zero algorithm
Your digest includes only articles you saved. No trending feed, no recommendations, no noise.
How it works
CatchupDay is designed to help you extract the main ideas from articles efficiently, without committing to a full read up front.
1) Save anything
Drop in a URL whenever something looks interesting. No pressure to read immediately.
2) Get a daily digest
Each day you get a small set of articles with a brief overview and key takeaways.
3) Go deeper if you want
If the summary sparks your interest, you can always open the full article and read it end to end.
Save over a hundred articles each month for free
Your free account can save 100+ articles per month with daily digest summaries included. If you ever need a higher limit, make a one-time donation and we’ll increase your account cap.
Free
Save 100+ articles each month and keep the daily digest flowing without paying a cent.
Included for everyone
Supporter boost
Make a one-time donation when you need more saved articles. We’ll manually increase your limit after you sign in.
Donations are available after login
Build your own digest, not someone else’s feed
Save what you want. Get short briefs and key points. Read deeper only when it’s worth it.