Folio: Daily Medical Journals
PubMed, EBM & News Reader
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Access and read peer-reviewed medical literature from PubMed, curated by journal quality and citation rate. Features include hands-free listening, highlighting, offline access, and RIS export for reference managers.
What's New in Folio
1.10
July 24, 2026
Folio 1.10 — the biggest update yet. LISTEN Papers, read aloud. Abstracts for everyone; full text with Folio Plus. Background playback with lock-screen controls — references and citation clutter are skipped automatically, and the voice matches the paper's language. HIGHLIGHT A four-color highlighter for full-text papers. Anything you highlight is saved to your library with its complete text — yours to keep, even offline, even years later. JOURNALS A new tab with the latest issue of every journal that matters to your specialties, plus the world's flagships — NEJM, The Lancet, JAMA, Anesthesiology, Circulation and hundreds more. New issues appear in your feed the day they publish. FOLLOW ANY JOURNAL Search 150,000+ journals in any language and put their new issues on your shelf. Your first follow is free. ALSO - Your feed now works offline — the last edition is always readable. - An optional daily reminder about new papers in your specialties. One a day, never more. - Dozens of refinements throughout. No ads. No tracking. Ever.
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FAQ
What is Folio?
Folio is a medical literature reader designed for physicians. It provides a curated feed of peer-reviewed papers from PubMed, prioritizing journal quality, citation rate, and recency.
Does Folio have ads?
No, Folio is ad-free. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted reading experience for medical professionals.
What are the subscription options for Folio?
Folio offers a monthly subscription for $4.99 and an annual subscription for $24.99. The annual plan includes a 3-day free trial.
Can I listen to articles in Folio?
Yes, Folio offers a hands-free listening feature for papers, with automatic skipping of citations and reference lists. It includes lock-screen controls for convenience.
How does Folio handle Open Access articles?
Folio has a native reader for Open Access articles, displaying them with real typography. It also detects Open Access availability via Unpaywall, indicating free full text with a green dot.
Can I export my research from Folio?
Yes, Folio allows one-tap RIS export to popular reference managers like Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and Papers.
Is Folio available on Android?
Currently, Folio is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not provided in the app data.
How often is Folio updated?
The latest version of Folio is 1.10, and it was last updated on July 24, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.