ResearchGate vs Inventor Smart Community
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ResearchGate
Access over 150 million scientific publications and connect with millions of researchers worldwide. Stay updated on new research in your field, track your academic stats, and download full-text articles for offline reading.
- Access 150+ million publications
- Connect with 20+ million researchers
- Stay updated on new research
- Track academic stats and reports
- Download full-texts for offline reading
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Staying connected to the world of science is even easier with the ResearchGate app. ACCESS 150+ million publication pages Discover millions of publications right on your device, from anywhere. CONNECT with 20+ million researchers Discover other researchers and potential collaborators in your field. STAY UP TO DATE on new research in your field Get updates from the people you follow, and discover new and relevant research in your home feed. TRACK YOUR STATS and get weekly reports Keep track of your reads, citations, Research Interest Score, and more, and get notified when people interact with your work. DOWNLOAD full-texts to read anytime Discover interesting research while on the go, and save it to read whenever you want. To use the app, you need to have a registered ResearchGate account and be 18+ years old.
Inventor Smart Community
Connect with a community of creators to share invention ideas, get expert advice, and gain recognition. Attend events, join discussions, and showcase your projects to foster innovation and collaboration.
- Connect and collaborate in group chats and forums
- Access expert advice on patents, licensing, and manufacturing
- Attend online and in-person inventor events
- Showcase inventions and gain exposure
- Receive real-time notifications and announcements
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Inventor Smart: The Ultimate Inventor's Networking and Collaboration Community! Imagine a place where your invention ideas are celebrated, nurtured, and propelled forward. Welcome to Inventor Smart, where you'll connect with a passionate community of creators who understand your journey and help you bring your ideas to life! Here's how Inventor Smart will inspire you: *Connect and Collaborate: Join lively group chats and forums to brainstorm with fellow inventors, share your progress, and overcome obstacles together. *Tap into a Wealth of Knowledge: Get expert advice on patents, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, and retail distribution – all from experienced inventors who've been there. *Spark Your Inspiration: Attend exciting online and in-person events designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with fellow innovators. Join live streams with industry leaders and the National Inventor Club, participate in book club meetings and Q&A sessions, or meet face-to-face at Meet and Greets. *Gain Recognition: Showcase your invention to the community and gain valuable exposure. Pitch your ideas to explore potential partnerships. Be featured in our "Inventor in the Spotlight" series, where we share your inspiring journey with the community. *Stay in the Know: Receive real-time notifications and announcements to keep you informed and inspired. Download Inventor Smart today and experience the power of a supportive community! -Free Subscription -Premium Insider Subscription available for full access and benefits Inventively Yours, Brian Fried Chief Invention Officer Inventor Smart National Inventor Club Terms of Use https://app.inventorsmart.com/onboarding_documents
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Verdict
ResearchGate and Inventor Smart Community both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Inventor Smart Community's written reviews are positive against 46% of ResearchGate's. Inventor Smart Community also leads on ads (none vs shown). ResearchGate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (15K vs 31). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Inventor Smart Community sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ResearchGate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Inventor Smart Community holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResearchGate has 15K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of ResearchGate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inventor Smart Community's.
ResearchGate ships an update every 5 weeks, Inventor Smart Community every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResearchGate | Inventor Smart Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) | 5.0 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ResearchGate GmbH | Inventor Relations, Inc. |
Customer experience
ResearchGate
Inventor Smart Community
Bugs and requests
ResearchGate
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notifications not working properly
- Inconsistent data between app and website
- Login issues with Facebook and LinkedIn
- Crashes when opening certain content
- UI elements overlapping on iPhone X/newer
Requested features
5 requests- Add iPad/tablet support
- Improve search and filtering options
- Streamline registration and account management
- Integrate question/answer functionality in app
- Provide more customization and personalization
Inventor Smart Community
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ResearchGate
No in-app purchases
Inventor Smart Community
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
Questions
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