# SciEspresso — Science, served sip-sized.

> Science, served sip-sized. (iPhone/iPad app by SciEspresso UG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sciespresso/id6758781453 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SciEspresso UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874955946)
- Category: Education, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.1 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sciespresso/id6758781453/reviews.md

## What is SciEspresso?

Your daily espresso shot of science. Now with Custom Topics and Intelligent Search.

Every day, thousands of new studies are published. Don't get left behind. SciEspresso turns complex research into clear, espresso-size summaries, letting you master the latest breakthroughs in minutes. Whether you're into longevity, AI, space, or nutrition, we filter the noise so you can focus on the discoveries that matter most.

NEW: Custom Topics
Tell SciEspresso exactly what you care about, in your own words. Create up to 5 personal topics, like "psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression" or "battery chemistry breakthroughs," and every night we scan freshly published research just for you. Matching papers are summarized and appear right in your feed with a personal badge, so nothing you care about slips through.

NEW: Intelligent Search
Search All of SciEspresso by meaning, not just keywords. Our on-device semantic search understands your query and surfaces the most relevant summaries, in English, Spanish, German, or French.

Why SciEspresso?
- 60s summaries: Core findings, methodology, and impact at a glance.
- Custom Topics: Describe your own research interests in plain language and get a dedicated nightly scan just for you.
- Intelligent Search: Find exactly what you're looking for with on-device semantic search across all of SciEspresso.
- Audio shots: Listen in the lab, at the gym, or on your commute.
- Custom Feed: We learn what you like and deliver research tailored to your interests.
- Science-Backed: All summaries are based on newly published peer-reviewed studies.
- Multilingual: Enjoy summaries, search, and audio podcasts in English, Spanish, German, and French.

Choose your dose:
- Single shot (FREE): 50 daily research summaries, 1 weekly audio summary, and Intelligent Search across recent content.
- Double shot (Premium): Custom Topics with nightly personal scans, unlimited research and audio summaries, full-archive Intelligent Search, podcast transcripts, offline listening, and playback speed controls for power users.

Developed by researchers, for everyone.


SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
SciEspresso offers a free version with the option to upgrade to a premium subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase.


Disclaimer: SciEspresso uses AI for educational summaries. Content is not medical advice and may contain errors. Always verify findings with original peer-reviewed sources.

Privacy Policy: https://www.sciespresso.com/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.sciespresso.com/terms.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Shot | $1.99 | per month |
| Double Shot | $17.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-07-22

Two big upgrades in this release:

Custom Topics (Double Shot)
Describe any research interest in your own words, like "CRISPR gene editing for rare diseases," and create up to 5 personal topics. Every night we scan freshly published papers just for you and surface matches right in your feed with a personal badge.

Intelligent Search
Search All of SciEspresso by meaning, not just keywords. Find the summary you're thinking of even if you don't remember the exact words, powered by on-device semantic search in English, Spanish, German, and French.


Also in this update:
- A daily Espresso Shot with the 3 best matching papers to read today
- A weekly report of what you read
- Smoother Trending scrolling with no repeated papers.
- A clearer, more honest trial experience during onboarding.

Thanks for reading with us.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-06-10

Version 1.3.2

• New Look: We’ve updated the UI to make SciEspresso even more beautiful and easy to navigate.
• Enhanced Guidance: Added helpful in-app messages to help you get the most out of every feature.
• Share Your Favorites: Introducing a new Share List on the Saved page! Easily save the lists you create in the desired citation format
• Performance Improvements: We’ve fine-tuned usability and squashed small bugs to provide a smoother experience.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-04-24

- Minor bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2026-04-21

- New Trending carousel based on global likes
- New Progress page to track your daily streak and see what you read or listen to most
- Redesigned podcast view
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-09

- Includes various bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.

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