Octavo Reader
Productivity
Free · Designed for iPad
iPad
Browse arXiv papers, get AI translations, and generate summaries. The ultimate academic PDF reader for iPad with complete privacy.
Octavo - Academic PDF Reader for iPad
Transform your academic reading experience with Octavo, the iPad-first PDF reader
designed specifically for researchers, students, and professionals.
Discover Papers Effortlessly
Built-in arXiv browser lets you discover, search, and download academic papers directly
within the app. No more switching between Safari and your PDF reader.
AI-Powered Intelligence
• Tap any paragraph for instant translation in your target language
• Generate structured document summaries with key insights
• Support for OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and Azure OpenAI
• Your API keys, your control - complete privacy
Smart Document Management
• Bookmark important documents for quick access
• Navigate through PDF outlines and chapters
• Seamless file integration with iPadOS document picker
• Share extension support for opening PDFs from any app
Privacy by Design
• Documents processed entirely on your device
• Only necessary text snippets sent for AI processing
• No data collection or tracking
• Secure API key storage in device Keychain
iPad Optimized
Native iPadOS experience with full trackpad, keyboard, and Apple Pencil support. Also
works beautifully on Mac with Catalyst.
Perfect for reading research papers, academic journals, technical documentation, and
any PDF that benefits from intelligent analysis.
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Built-in arXiv Integration
Discover and download academic papers without leaving the app. Browse recent
submissions, search by topic, and access papers directly from arXiv IDs or URLs.
AI-Powered Document Summaries
Generate comprehensive document summaries with structured analysis including key
points, conclusions, and limitations. Perfect for quickly understanding lengthy
research papers.
Document Bookmark System
Save and organize your important documents for easy access. Quickly return to papers
you're actively reading or need to reference.
Enhanced Translation Experience
Improved translation accuracy for technical and academic terminology. Updated interface
with clearer language selection prompts.
Performance Improvements
• Faster PDF rendering and navigation
• Improved memory management for large documents
• Enhanced stability when processing complex layouts
• Better responsiveness on iPad Pro models
Bug Fixes
• Fixed text selection in complex PDF layouts
• Improved translation overlay positioning
• Enhanced compatibility with various PDF formats
• Resolved issues with document state persistence
The developer, Desheng Xu, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Desheng Xu
- Size
- 1.1 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 18.5 or later.
- iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.5 or later.
- Languages
- English and Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Copyright: 2025 Desheng Xu