Leave a Review Read by QxMD
Less functional after update
Previously, I enjoyed reading articles on this app. Now, they appear to have added an undesired social media feature with comments. I especially dislike how this app now greets me by name in every article - it’s jarring and off-putting, coming from an app. After the update bringing these undesired features, I have yet to successfully load the full-text version of an article. It gets stuck on “Authenticating …” and just sends me repeated Duo popups that do nothing. Obtaining full-text used to be slow, but now it doesn’t work at all. The app now also annoyingly keeps trying to get me to follow new collections or key word instead of just letting me read. The distracting new features detract from what used to be a streamlined academic app where one could experience deep thought.Show lessMS1 2014
Developer Response
Hi, Thanks for your feedback! The comments feature has always been a part of Read and we have just made an update to improve it. I'm not too sure about the app greeting you with your name, but we'd definitely like to hear more about this. We can also help look into some of the authentication and access issues you are facing. Would you be able to reach out to ken.chi@qxmd.com who can help escalate this issue for you, and let them know that you were sent from here? Thanks in advance! Kind Regards, QxMD TeamYou cannot share articles in the journal
You cannot share journal articles. You can only share links to QXMD or non-hyperlinked PMIDs. It’s ery frustrating to have to copy the PMID, put it into Google, then find that link and share that. What a useless app for sharing! I only use it now to discover new articles. I would never support paying for this company or giving them any kind of compensation.Show lessmonowav
Developer Response
Hi, Thanks for reaching out to us! Unfortunately you cannot share the full-text PDFs as they are owned by the publisher, especially paywalled papers. However, if the paper is open-access the person receiving the link will be able to read the paper without needing to be signed into the Read app. If the paper is paywalled, then the receiver should have no problem accessing if they are connected to their own institution. Hope this helps! Kind Regards, QxMD Support TeamIntrusive Data Collection
This is a solid database, and the customized alerts option is great. However, there's no need for them to be helping themselves to so much of my data! The privacy agreement's ridiculous. Three stars is generous for that reason alone.pooped0ut
Love the app…but can we have an Open Link Button
Loving the app to keep track of science however I end up posting 10-20 articles a day and I really need a way to extract the link easier.
Add a way to copy the link directly instead of just the PMID. I have to open a link I find in the text or search for the PMID to get the actual URL. Very annoying.
There should also be dedicated Zotero support to add a link to my database and select a folder.
There also needs to be a Share to Twitter/X function that adds the title and maybe even a screenshot of the Abstract as well as the link.
This could also be done for Reddit. You could add subreddits you often post to and then select one in the drop-down. It would open up Reddit with the link and title and abstract added to the text.Show lessdem0n0cracy
Not as good as before update
I have used Read by QxMD for better than 5 years to try to keep up with medical literature. Before the update 3-4 months ago, I could get article searches on several different subjects. However that option has been removed. I sent an email asking for either it to be returned or an explanation but only got a routine response that never addressed my issue. I tried again but no response in several weeks. Apparently it is no longer available . The app is still useful but much less. I am looking for an alternative.Show lessdmjames53
Developer Response
Hi, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We did recently change some of the feature options within Read but the article searches should have remained the same. We can look into this for you to help address the problem. Would you be able to reach out to ken.chi@qxmd.com is our Lead Support Manager, and let them know you were sent from the App Store? Best, QxMD SupportBest app for doctors on the App Store. Unbelievable!
I would give this app 10 stars.Goggyzsd
Institutional Access with Duo
Well structured app, but does not allow institutional verifications for libraries that do 2-step logins with DuoTrainee 5789
Keeps crashing
Loved the app but now since the updates it just keep crashing. Hoping for a fix soon!Shawnamann
Developer Response
Hi, Thanks for reaching out to us! This issue should have been resolved, but if you are still experiencing any inconvenience please reach out to our Support Lead ken.chi@qxmd.com and they will be able to look into this for you right away. Best, Support QxMDStop working after last update
As said above, program stop working after last update. All link from QMDx emails can not be open - some kind of “API error”Newinwood
Poor database management
This app fails the fundamental task of being able to access articles easily and bookmark and organize quickly. There are always api or app error alerts and it has become unusable because it’s not functional.Romadan123
Developer Response
Hi! Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Could you please send an email about this to ken.chi@qxmd.com, and let them know you were sent from here? This way we can help look into the issue for you right away. Thanks.- QxMD Support
