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
1.20
September 3, 2026
Better full-text reading. TABLES Real tables now, with aligned columns you can scroll sideways — placed next to the text that discusses them instead of at the end. MORE OF EACH PAPER Lists, figure captions and abbreviation glossaries are no longer dropped, and reference numbers stay in the sentence where the author put them. A FASTER LIBRARY Papers become readable within hours of arriving, and today's edition leads with the ones you can open in full.
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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.