DOI Finder: Paper Search
Scientific Literature Search
$1.49 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Search 150+ million scientific articles from CrossRef, DataCite and PubMed. Find Open Access PDFs instantly. Your mobile research library - no subscription required.
DOI Finder is your essential companion for scientific literature research. Whether you are a researcher, professor, PhD student, or undergraduate working on your thesis - find the articles you need in seconds.
◆ Powerful Search Across Multiple Databases
Search over 150 million scholarly articles from three major scientific databases simultaneously:
• CrossRef: The largest database for journal articles and publications
• DataCite: Research data, dissertations, and software
• Europe PMC / PubMed: Biomedical and life science literature
Enter a DOI, search by title, author, or keyword - DOI Finder delivers comprehensive results from all sources in one unified interface.
◆ Instant Access to Open Access Content
Stop hitting paywalls. DOI Finder automatically checks for freely available versions of articles through Unpaywall integration. When an Open Access version exists, you get direct access to the full PDF - legally and for free.
◆ Complete Article Information
Get all the metadata you need at a glance:
• Title, authors, and publication date
• Journal and publisher information
• Abstract and keywords
• Citation count
• Direct links to the original source
• ORCID profiles of authors
◆ Organize Your Research
Build your personal library with favorites and collections. Create custom collections to organize articles by topic, project, or any system that works for you. Your research stays organized and accessible.
◆ Seamless Sync Across Devices
With iCloud synchronization, your favorites, collections, and search history are available on all your Apple devices. Start researching on your iPhone and continue on your iPad.
◆ Key Features
• Search by DOI, title, author, or keyword
• Access three major scientific databases
• Find Open Access versions automatically
• Save favorites and create collections
• View complete article metadata
• Track your search history
• iCloud sync across devices
• Clean, intuitive interface
• Works offline with saved articles
• Available in English, German, French, and Spanish
◆ Who Is DOI Finder For?
• Researchers and scientists
• University professors and lecturers
• PhD candidates and doctoral students
• Master and bachelor students
• Medical professionals
• Librarians and information specialists
• Science journalists
• Anyone working with academic literature
◆ Why DOI Finder?
Traditional database interfaces are often cluttered and difficult to use on mobile devices. DOI Finder brings the power of scientific literature search to your pocket with a clean, modern interface designed specifically for iOS.
No account required. No subscription needed. Just open the app and start finding the papers you need.
Download DOI Finder today and make scientific literature research effortless.
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Information
- Seller
- Florian Schimanke
- Size
- 2.5 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 3 more
- English, French, German, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Florian Schimanke
