Scrutiny vs Access Scholar Articles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrutiny
Discover and organize academic research effortlessly on your phone. Search over 300 million papers from trusted sources in seconds and swipe through results to save or skip. Streamline your workflow and stay productive anywhere, anytime.
- Search 300+ million research papers
- Swipe to save or skip results
- Organize academic research
- Streamline research workflow
- Mobile research on the go
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300M+ Papers. Zero Hassle. Smarter Research Starts Here. Say goodbye to clunky databases and hello to Scrutiny — the fastest, easiest way to discover and organize academic research from your phone. Whether you're a student, researcher, or just deep in a Wikipedia rabbit hole, Scrutiny lets you: Search 300+ million research papers from trusted sources in seconds Swipe through results like you're browsing social media — right to save, left to skip Streamline your workflow and focus only on what matters Stay productive anywhere, anytime — no more waiting to get back to your laptop Start collecting ideas, citations, and insights faster than ever. Scrutiny turns research into a habit you’ll actually enjoy.
Access Scholar Articles
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Access Scholar Articles is a powerful Safari web extension that simplifies access to scholarly articles. Unlock restricted academic resources seamlessly, bypassing complex library websites and paywalls. Choose from over 1500 universities for seamless integration with your institution's library system. - Effortless Article Unlocking Unlock locked scholarly articles with a single click, directly within Safari. - Global University Integration Seamlessly integrates with universities worldwide, providing access to diverse library systems. - Wide Platform Compatibility Compatible with popular scholar websites such as IEEE Xplore, Nature.com, ProQuest, ACM Digital Library, and more. - Streamlined Browsing Experience Enjoy a lightweight and intuitive browsing experience, optimizing your research journey. - Personalized Settings Customize the extension to match your university or research institution for a tailored access experience. - Privacy-Focused Your privacy and data security are paramount, ensuring a safe and confidential browsing experience. Unlock the potential of academic research at your fingertips. Download the extension now and simplify your access to valuable academic resources. Note: This Safari extension requires a valid university or research institution login for accessing restricted articles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scrutiny at every 3 weeks against Access Scholar Articles's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scrutiny ships an update every 3 weeks, Access Scholar Articles every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrutiny | Access Scholar Articles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marc Plunkett | Gerard Tabone |
In-app purchases
Scrutiny
No in-app purchases
Access Scholar Articles
No in-app purchases
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