Papers by ReadCube
Productivity
Free · Designed for iPad
Papers by ReadCube is the simplest way to read, manage and discover research literature. Papers on your iPhone and iPad are the perfect companions to the Papers desktop software, enabling you to access your papers anywhere – read on the go, organize your library, and annotate PDFs with notes and highlights.
Enhanced PDF:
• Tap-able inline citations, reference lists, and author names so you can quickly find cited articles and related information
• Supplements are automatically attached where available
• Fullscreen or double-page PDF viewing plus multi-touch zoom/navigation for an optimal reading experience
• Multi-color highlighting and note taking tools
Easily find new papers:
• Search the Papers databases within the app
• Quickly download new articles with a single tap when you’re on campus or with your institutional proxy
• Import directly from Safari, email attachments, and other apps
• In your preferred browser, use any search engine to find article PDFs
• Use the “Open In…” option from the browser or any app to add PDFs to your Papers library
• Metadata is automatically resolved - no more guessing with cryptic file names
Personalized Recommendations:
• Discover relevant new papers based on your library or lists – you’ll never miss another important paper again!
Stay organized:
• Create custom lists and sort articles into one or multiple lists
• Quickly search your entire library (and all annotations)
• Add any number of #tags to further customize your library organization
• Sync everything – papers, notes, highlights – between the Papers desktop and web apps or your other mobile devices
Simplify your research life – try Papers for free on your iPhone, iPad, and computer.
We love feedback from our users - please email support@papersapp.com with any suggestions or issues. Thanks for using Papers!
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What’s New in This Version
A Fresh New Look
• Complete UI Redesign: The app has been reimagined for a cleaner, more intuitive experience on both iPhone and iPad.
• Refreshed Navigation: We’ve overhauled the main menu with modern icons and a layout optimized for effortless navigation.
• Dark & Light Mode Polish: Updated color palettes and iconography ensure a beautiful look, no matter your preference.
New Features
• Search Landing Page: A brand-new starting point designed to help you dive into your research faster.
• Advanced Library Search: Find exactly what you need with our new article search and filter panel.
• Simplified Saving: A dedicated new panel makes adding articles to your library or custom lists a breeze.
Enhanced Reading Experience
• Refined PDF Reader: Our new side panel makes inline author names, references, and figures more accessible and easier to read.
• Intelligent Annotation Controls: Redesigned to stay out of your way while reading, yet remain instantly available when inspiration strikes.
Improved Speed & Performance
• Smooth Scrolling & Searching: We’ve updated the internal database, making searches through thousands of papers significantly faster.
• Optimized PDF Engine: Opening, viewing, and saving changes in large PDFs is now snappier than ever.
• Reliable Syncing: Improved server communication means your changes sync faster with less waiting.
Small But Mighty Improvements
• Enhanced Metadata: Reference details now include more comprehensive fields.
• Improved Article Details: A richer view with more data and quick-copy controls for identifiers (DOIs, etc.).
• Updated Lists: Redesigned property pages for standard and Smart Lists.
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Information
- Provider
- Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc.
- Size
- 78.3 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
- Copyright
- © 2026 Digital Science Research & Solutions, Inc.