# Read by QxMD — Personalized Medical Journal > Personalized medical journal for research discovery and access. (iPhone/iPad app by WebMD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-by-qxmd/id574041839 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [WebMD](https://appshunter.io/developer/295076332) - Category: Medical - Price: Free - Rating: 4.80/5 from 6,042 App Store ratings · 888 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 180 MB - Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, European Spanish, Italian, European Portuguese - Released: 2012-12-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-by-qxmd/id574041839/reviews.md ## What is Read by QxMD? 'Read by QxMD' provides a single place to keep up with new medical & scientific research, read outstanding topic reviews and search PubMed. This iPhone & iPad app provides a simple interface that drives discovery and seamless access to the medical literature by reformatting it into a personalized digital journal. Praise for Read: 5 stars: "Stellar. The future of medical literature review... This could be the best application to stay up-to-date in medicine since, well, UpToDate." - User Review 4¾ stars: "The Flipboard for medical journals has arrived" and among "...the most innovative medical apps" - iMedicalApps.com On Apple's 'What's Hot' list in >60 countries, as well as Medical Essentials & Apps for Healthcare Professionals. Featured in Apple iBook: "iOS in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Healthcare Productivity"   Features: - Get full text PDFs with one tap - Keep up with the latest new research that will impact your practice - Browse through 1000s of outstanding topic reviews - Search millions of articles from PubMed and our database of outstanding topic reviews - Read your favorite journals or browse article collections. - Access full text through your university/institutional subscription or via open access publishers - Share articles with colleagues over email, Twitter and Facebook - Organize and review your personal collection of articles Why did we build 'Read by QxMD'? Health care professionals need to stay up to date on the latest medical research and topic reviews to provide optimal care. Unfortunately, the process of content discovery is broken with research artificially compartmentalized by publishers and hidden behind countless institutional pay walls. At QxMD, we believe that knowledge translation– the process by which new knowledge is incorporated into clinical practice – is an important and unsolved challenge for our health care system. We hope that ‘Read by QxMD’ will be a part of the solution. Seamless 1-tap access available at thousands of institutions. Sources: From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Title and MeSH Headings from MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Founded by medical professionals, QxMD is dedicated to creating high quality point-of-care tools for practicing health care professionals. ## Key features - Personalized digital medical journal - Access latest medical research - Read topic reviews - Search PubMed - Full-text PDF access - Organize article collection ## What do users think of Read by QxMD? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Efficient access to latest research - 👍 Customizable journal and keyword tracking - 🔒 Institutional access integration - 💡 Convenient PDF downloads - 👍 Helpful for staying up-to-date - 👍 Easy to use interface **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🔒 Institutional access issues - 💻 Lack of desktop/web version - 🔍 Limited search and filtering options - 📤 Difficulty sharing articles - 🔋 High battery consumption **Commonly reported bugs** - Login and authentication problems - Inconsistent app performance after updates - Inability to access full-text articles - Syncing issues between devices - Unreliable article refresh functionality **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Ability to annotate and highlight PDFs - Improved article organization and collections - Integration with reference managers (e.g. Zotero, Mendeley) - Enhanced search and filtering capabilities - Offline access to saved articles ## Recent user reviews (10 of 888) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-by-qxmd/id574041839/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Everything good gets ruined by big companies *2026-02-10, version 9.8.8* This used to be one of the best medical apps, before Medscape bought it. One of the great things was the granularity. You could highlight your interests in very specific topics, create very specific collections, follow people and their collections, and it was therefore easy to keep up with your field. Now, they don’t even offer Emergency Medicine as a specialty to follow. Really? It’s 2026. We shouldn’t be fighting for legitimacy all over again. This is asinine. ### 2/5 — Institutional log in doesn’t work *2026-02-04, version 9.8.8* Can’t get paywall articles due to log in being glitchy ### 1/5 — No longer working *2025-01-30, version 9.6.6* Authenticator asks for code, but never displays a code to use. Tried every “fix” - app is purely broken for me. ### 5/5 — Doesn’t work anymore *2024-12-04, version 9.6.5* The app has been buggy. The search tool does not work at all, so you cannot look up any papers or subscribe to any journals other than the ones provided as a default for your specialty. It must be the most recent update because this app worked about 6-8 months ago, but it’s been completely non-functional the past few weeks. ### 2/5 — No neurology specialty option *2024-11-16, version 9.6.4* I have enjoyed the unsolicited emails w neurology-relevant papers, so was happy to download the app. Sadly, there is no option for selecting Neurology as a specialty. A missed opportunity. ### 1/5 — app crashing on ipad pro m4 *2024-09-14* The app still keeps crashing on the ipad pro m4 13 inch despite the update **Developer response:** Hi, We've pushed an update that should resolve this issue. If you are still experiencing any issues please reach out to us at support@qxmd.com. Kind Regards, QxMD Team ### 1/5 — Travando *2024-08-10* Apos a atualização está travando sempre! Precisar consertar com urgência **Developer response:** Olá! Lançamos uma atualização que deve resolver este problema. Se você ainda estiver com problemas, entre em contato conosco pelo e-mail support@qxmd.com. Atenciosamente, Equipe QxMD ### 1/5 — Fantástico *2024-07-25* Excelente, muito útil para atualização, mas tem travado muito recentemente, impedindo de salvar como favoritos, baixar pdf. Algum erro está ocorrendo na nova versão. **Developer response:** Olá! Lançamos uma atualização que deve resolver este problema. Se você ainda estiver com problemas, entre em contato conosco pelo e-mail support@qxmd.com. Atenciosamente, Equipe QxMD ### 1/5 — Not working *2024-06-30* The App keeps crashing. It never worked ! **Developer response:** Hi, We've pushed an update that should resolve this issue. If you are still experiencing any issues please reach out to us at support@qxmd.com. Kind Regards, QxMD Team ### 1/5 — App crash on iPad *2024-06-16, version 9.5.0* Though I’m able to read articles on the app on my iPhone anytime I try to read articles on the app on my iPad. It crashes any updates? ## Frequently asked questions about Read by QxMD ### What does Read by QxMD do? Read by QxMD provides a personalized digital journal to help healthcare professionals stay updated with new medical and scientific research. It allows users to discover, read, and access outstanding topic reviews and search millions of articles from PubMed. ### How can I access full-text articles? Full-text PDFs can be accessed with one tap. Access is available through your university or institutional subscription, or via open-access publishers. Seamless 1-tap access is available at thousands of institutions. ### Is Read by QxMD free to use? The application is free to download and use. While the core functionality is free, there may be in-app purchases available for additional features or content. ### What kind of research can I find on Read by QxMD? You can find the latest new research that impacts your practice, browse thousands of outstanding topic reviews, and search millions of articles from PubMed and the app's own database of reviews. ### Who is this app designed for? This app is designed for healthcare professionals who need to stay up-to-date on the latest medical research and topic reviews to provide optimal patient care. It aims to simplify the process of content discovery and access. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 9.8.12 — 2026-06-29 Various Bug Fixes ### 9.8.11 — 2026-06-04 Various Bug Fixes ### 9.8.10 — 2026-03-01 Various Bug Fixes ### 9.8.9 — 2026-02-16 Various Bug Fixes ### 9.8.8 — 2026-01-14 Various Bug Fixes ## Apps similar to Read by QxMD | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sanford Guide Antimicrobial](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanford-guide-antimicrobial/id863196620) | 4.8 (1,862) | Free | Medical | | [Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/johns-hopkins-antibiotic-guide/id429504851) | 4.9 (3,767) | Free | Medical | | [AHA ACLS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aha-acls/id1506944443) | 4.9 (243) | Free | Medical | | [ClinicalKey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clinicalkey/id1041998175) | — | Free | Medical | | [IDSA Practice Guidelines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idsa-practice-guidelines/id1478886375) | 4.8 (559) | Free | Medical | | [DynaMed](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamed/id986105980) | 4.9 (3,520) | Free | Medical | ## More apps by WebMD - [WebMD: Symptom Checker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webmd-symptom-checker/id295076329) - [ECG Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-guide/id301027070) - [Medscape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medscape/id321367289) - [Calculate by QxMD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculate-by-qxmd/id361811483) - [WebMD Baby](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webmd-baby/id489673347) All apps by WebMD: https://appshunter.io/developer/295076332 ## Related topics [research medical](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/research-medical) · [qxmd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/qxmd) · [read by qxmd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/read-by-qxmd) · [reead](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/reead) · [calculate by qxmd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/calculate-by-qxmd) · [metformi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/metformi) · [hippocampus by medeasy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hippocampus-by-medeasy) · [research to practice](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/research-to-practice) · [method research](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/method-research) · [medical journals](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/medical-journals) · [researcher](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/researcher) · [healthcare research](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/healthcare-research) · [journal club](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/journal-club) · [ians research](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ians-research) · [urology research and practice](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/urology-research-and-practice) · [health research](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/health-research) · [biotechnologia 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/biotechnologia-2026) · [research articles](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/research-articles) · [aditum cr sa](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aditum-cr-sa) · [hkust research](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hkust-research) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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