Folucent
PDF Reading, Study & Notes
About
This app provides a focused environment for reading PDFs, extracting text from scanned pages, and understanding complex passages with AI-powered explanations and translations. It allows users to take notes, create study aids, and organize their learning materials locally.
What's New in Folucent
1.3.0
October 25, 2026
Use your own OpenAI-compatible AI service with an HTTPS endpoint, model ID and device-local API key. AI generation actions stay hidden when the selected model is unsupported or unconfigured, while reading, notes and existing results remain available. Saved explanations and translations retain their service and model information. Services never switch automatically.
MoreDeveloper apps
FAQ
What is Folucent?
Folucent is a free application designed for reading PDFs, taking notes, and understanding content through AI-powered explanations and translations. It offers features like OCR for scanned pages and a review queue for notes.
How does Folucent use AI?
Folucent integrates with Apple's on-device AI, Private Cloud Compute, or custom OpenAI-compatible services to explain selected passages or entire pages. Users can also use it for translation, with AI output requiring comparison to the source.
Can I use Folucent offline?
Yes, Folucent stores your library and notes locally, and no account is required. However, AI actions that rely on cloud services or custom endpoints will require network access.
What devices support Folucent?
Folucent is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, supporting a range of iOS and macOS versions. Handwriting annotation is available on iPad.
Is Folucent suitable for younger users?
Folucent has an age rating of 4+, making it accessible for a broad audience. Its focus on reading and understanding educational content is beneficial for learners of all ages.
How often is Folucent updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on October 25, 2026, indicating active development. Users can expect ongoing improvements and feature additions.
Does Folucent have ads?
No, Folucent does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application, allowing for an uninterrupted study experience.
What languages does Folucent support?
The interface supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. Answer and translation languages can be chosen independently from these options, depending on the selected AI model.