# ivySCI — A Smart Science Paper Helper

> AI-powered science paper reader and reference manager for researchers. (iPhone/iPad app by Nanjing IvyScience Information Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivysci/id1600901406 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nanjing IvyScience Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600901408)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivysci/id1600901406/reviews.md

## What is ivySCI?

ivySCI is dedicated to providing thoughtful and intelligent literature reading and management tools for researchers, helping them save valuable time and focus more effectively on their research, rather than getting bogged down in time-consuming literature management, especially the tedious task of formatting references for graduate theses.



As your helpful assistant, ivySCI offers a comprehensive range of services from the outset, including:

1. After you import PDF documents, we automatically identify the metadata of each paper, including titles, authors, abstracts, DOIs, journals, and important journal impact factors (CiteScore).

2. For each document, we provide built-in translation and dictionary lookup to overcome language barriers.

3. We offer AI-assisted reading for each document, providing quick answers to your questions. In the Mac version, we also provide AI proofreading and translation functions.

4. We analyze each document so that you can access references directly when needed, without flipping to the end of the paper. After viewing the references, you can decide whether to download them. You can customize the download engine to provide more channels to help you find the required literature faster.

5. We extract images from papers and provide side-by-side text and image viewing when necessary. You can zoom in or out on images to focus on specific details.

6. We analyze the PDF structure and present it in an outline format. Thumbnails are also available for viewing.

7. You can create notes on any device, and these notes are shared via the cloud for easy access anytime, anywhere.

8. Your literature and notes are associated with your account, so you can use them on any device (including iPhone, iPad, and Mac) after logging in.


9. When writing in Word or WPS, you can cite literature and notes at any time using the ivyCite plugin provided by ivySCI. This ensures that your thought process remains uninterrupted.


ivySCI offers various client options tailored to research needs, including Mac and PC, iPad, and iPhone. Each device serves a different purpose, with desktop versions offering comprehensive management capabilities, iPad versions focused on reading and basic operations, and iPhone versions providing basic information access.


Depending on the intelligence analysis capabilities and the limitations of different PDF formats, some features may not be available, but we continuously optimize the engine.

## Key features

- Automatic PDF metadata identification
- AI-assisted reading and Q&A
- Built-in translation and dictionary
- Reference extraction and download
- Image extraction and side-by-side viewing
- Cloud-synced notes across devices
- Word processor citation plugin

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ivySCI VIP Monthly Service | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual VIP Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual AI Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivysci/id1600901406/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 侧边栏

*2024-09-13*

侧边栏自动弹出挺不方便的，希望可以改回以前的或者选择性开启侧边栏

### 3/5 — 怎么安装以前的版本

*2024-04-25*

刚更新的这个版本有了独立展示后，iPad 使用侧边栏很不方便，怎么退回之前的版本呀，或者能不能更新可以去选择是否用独立显示，我不想要独立显示

### 5/5 — A smart and simple  App similar as Papers

*2023-11-17*

It's really quick to use, very simple UI. Ai makes it really smart. I like the reference auto extract and reference tracking, which saves a lot time.

Translation makes reading much more quickly

### 5/5 — 非常好用

*2022-12-14*

相逢恨晚，功能非常齐全，以前一直用zotero，这个还要更好用一点

### 4/5 — 文献阅读和标记功能比较简陋

*2022-02-09*

终于找到一个软件可以代替Mendeley了。虽然也有很多类似的软件，但没有一个可以在所有平台上同步标记和笔记，并且能够高效管理文献的软件。看的出来ivySCI有这方面的潜力，而且在Medeley全面转向线上以后，ivySCI能够站出来同时做本地和线上的文献管理，这个对于我们这种多平台用户很重要。

用了几天，有一个小问题想提出来，希望团队可以接着改进。

1. 文档标记功能还是太简陋了，除了高亮就没有别的了。希望后期可以加入截图，书写笔记，和简单图形绘制。相信很多拿iPad读文献的人，一般都会有手写笔配合。调用ApplePen的API和操作面板基本就可以完成前端，就是要做好后端的数据同步。

2. 管理文献功能也比较简陋。很多时候需要根据文章作者，期刊，发表年份，甚至标题关键字进行搜索和分组。有的可能还需要对第一作者，通讯作者，还有发表会议进行分类。希望可以借鉴Mendeley还有EndNote Zotore等比较成熟的软件。

3. 付费功能除了增加容量，希望在同步上能够更加迅速和稳定。有的时候在iPad上标记了文档，但是在其他平台上一直看不到更新，然后不是很稳定。我觉得好的软件收费很合理，但是也希望能够把稳定做好，毕竟都是一路看过来的文献积累笔记，没有稳定性的保证真的很难走远。

**Developer response:** 您好，手写功能已经支持了，直接更新就可以。

手写笔写出来的是无法支持索引导致笔记内嵌在 PDF里，无法在文献中引用。 

在 ivySCI 里，我们希望用户使用手写表来标记单词等不需要索引的数据，而不应该过多使用手写笔。

文献管理等复杂的功能不在 iPad 的支持计划中，在 桌面版会更方便，管理效率会更高。

## Frequently asked questions about ivySCI

### What is ivySCI?

ivySCI is a smart science paper helper designed to streamline literature reading and management for researchers. It offers features like automatic metadata identification, AI-assisted reading, and seamless integration with word processors.

### What devices does ivySCI support?

ivySCI is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Desktop versions offer comprehensive management, while iPad and iPhone versions provide focused reading and information access.

### How does ivySCI help with research papers?

ivySCI automatically extracts metadata from imported PDFs, provides AI-powered answers to your questions about the paper, and allows you to easily access and cite references directly within your writing.

### Does ivySCI have ads?

No, ivySCI does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional subscription plans for advanced features.

### What are the subscription options for ivySCI?

ivySCI offers several subscription plans, including a monthly VIP service for $2.99, an annual VIP subscription for $29.99, and an annual AI Pro subscription for $39.99.

### How often is ivySCI updated?

The latest version of ivySCI is 4.0.6, and it was last updated on December 23, 2025. The developers continuously optimize the engine to improve features and address PDF format limitations.

### Can I use ivySCI offline?

While some features like cloud syncing and AI assistance require an internet connection, core functionalities such as reading imported PDFs and managing notes are designed for accessibility across devices.

### What is the age rating for ivySCI?

ivySCI has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and above, considering its content and complexity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2026-08-21

1. Improved AI formatting and removed file page-count and size limits.
2. Improved performance and resolved lag issues.

### 4.0.8 — 2026-07-24

1. Fixed a lot of issues.

### 4.0.7 — 2026-07-17

1. Improved translation experience

### 4.0.6 — 2025-12-23

1. Improved AI stability

### 4.0.4 — 2025-08-11

1. Fixed the translation sidebar closing unexpectedly on iPad
2. Fixed a bug  causing the app to freeze with too many PDF search results
3. Fixed a crash that could occur when deleting references
4. Added a warning for translations exceeding the 5000-character limit.

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