ResearchGuide vs AICI Research
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ResearchGuide
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ResearchGuide is a platform dedicated to scientific research. It is designed to help researchers access recent and updated journals. The site includes a search engine that allows users to find papers by keyword, topic, or author, and a directory of journals that are indexed by the platform.
AICI Research
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Explore knowledge. Empower your research. This app connects you to a world of academic knowledge — from research papers and journal articles to insightful publications across disciplines. Key Features: • Browse and search a vast collection of published research and articles • Access summaries and key insights for quick understanding • Save your favorite papers for offline reading • Get personalized recommendations based on your interests • Stay updated with the latest publications in your field Whether you’re a student, researcher, or lifelong learner, this app helps you explore, understand, and stay informed with trusted academic content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ResearchGuide at every 3 days against AICI Research's every 2 months. ResearchGuide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.
ResearchGuide ships an update every 3 days, AICI Research every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResearchGuide | AICI Research |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monark IT | AICI |
In-app purchases
ResearchGuide
No in-app purchases
AICI Research
No in-app purchases
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