# Paper2Pod: research to podcast — Podcasts from research papers

> Podcasts from research papers (iPhone/iPad app by david van IJzendoorn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper2pod-research-to-podcast/id6744289130 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [david van IJzendoorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483465211)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper2pod-research-to-podcast/id6744289130/reviews.md

## What is Paper2Pod?

Paper2Pod transforms dense academic PDFs into clear, engaging audio podcasts using advanced AI technology.

Our app makes complex research accessible, allowing you to:
• Convert any research paper or academic PDF into a podcast
• Connect your Zotero library and turn any saved reference into a podcast — no downloading and re-uploading
• Follow topics with recurring research updates: describe a topic and we find the newest papers, group them into themes, and deliver a narrated audio review on your schedule — from weekly to every two months
• Generate research overviews: one-off deep reviews of the very best papers on any question — from the whole literature or the last 1, 5, or 10 years
• See the key figures from every paper, extracted automatically
• Choose your preferred length and expertise level
• Listen to papers while commuting, exercising, or relaxing
• Save time by digesting complex information in audio format
• Access your podcasts anywhere, anytime
• Ask follow-up questions about your research papers

Perfect for researchers, students, professionals, and anyone who wants to stay informed on the latest research but struggles to find time to read papers. Paper2Pod breaks down complex information into clear, accessible audio content — with research updates to keep up with what's new in your field, and overviews to master its foundations.

Upload a paper, connect your Zotero library, or follow a research topic — let our AI do the work, and start listening within minutes. Turn your reading backlog into an engaging podcast library today.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper2Pod Pro | $2.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2026-08-18

A big update to how you follow research:

• New Overviews tab: generate a one-off deep review of the very best papers on any question — from the whole literature or the last 1, 5, or 10 years (Pro)
• Updates tab: follow a topic and get recurring narrated updates on its newest papers — audio is now generated automatically
• New layout: Papers, Updates, and Overviews, with a consistent create flow everywhere
• Pick an expertise level (beginner to expert) for research updates and overviews too
• Whole-figure extraction: figures are captured complete and sharper, with better paper metadata
• Instant launch: your library appears immediately and refreshes in the background
• Generation finishes on our servers even if you close the app — we email you when it's ready
• Many fixes and polish throughout

### 2.0.2 — 2026-07-05

Generating is now instant. Tap Generate and keep browsing — your podcast is created in the background, so there's no more waiting on a loading screen, and you can even close the app. We'll email you the moment it's ready, with a link that opens straight to the episode.

Also new:
• Research updates now generate the same instant, in-the-background way.
• Every expertise level — from beginner to expert — is now free.
• Faster library loading, plus a range of fixes and polish.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-06-29

What's new in 2.0.1:
• Your podcast generation settings are now remembered between sessions.
• New "Focus" field lets you steer each podcast toward the topics you care about most.
• Fixed display issues in dark mode so all text fields are clearly readable.
• Smoother, clearer loading throughout the Papers and Research tabs.
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-26

- Move to a native IOS app. 
- Bug fixes. 
- Research overview. 
- Zotero connections.

### 1.1.4 — 2025-12-07

* Complete re-design of the UI
* Much improved podcast generation
* View figures for your podcasts

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