Researchist vs Clarity

Researchist is the PDF reader designed for academic reading. Import a paper and it becomes more than a static document: references turn into links, every section gets an outline you can jump through,, and figures and tables are one tap away. READ WITHOUT FRICTION • A focused reading experience built for research papers • Open papers in tabs, or side by side in multiple windows • Highlight with Apple Pencil and attach notes • See all your highlights and notes together in one place, ready to review and share PAPER INTELLIGENCE (BETA) Researchist analyzes each paper using Apple Intelligence • Automatic table of contents, even for PDFs without one • A detailed outline under every heading: one line for what each passage does, linking straight back to it • Figures and tables extracted with their captions for quick reference • Title, authors, and metadata found automatically FOLLOW THE CITATION TRAIL • References and in-text citations are extracted and linked • Tap any citation to see the full reference without losing your place • See how often each work is cited throughout the paper • Jump from a reference to the linked paper with a single tap BUILD YOUR RESEARCH LIBRARY • Organize papers into collections • Personalize your library with color themes and cover styles • Import your existing library from Zotero • Find any paper or note from Spotlight • Create and manage notes with Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence via App Intents WORKS WITH ESSAYIST Researchist and Essayist share the same reference library through iCloud. Papers you add on one device or in either app are automatically available everywhere you work. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All AI analysis runs entirely on your device — your documents never leave it. Researchist collects no analytics by default and never uploads your papers. Network access is used only for public metadata lookup, downloading linked papers, and optional Zotero import. FREE AND PRO
Reading, highlighting, and notes are free. Researchist Pro unlocks Paper Intelligence, collections, quick access to linked articles, and color themes & cover styles. Paper Intelligence (Beta) requires an Apple Intelligence compatible device. Start your personal research knowledge base today. Terms of Use: https://www.essayist.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.essayist.app/privacy

Clarity is a Socratic thinking partner that helps you work through decisions, process emotions, and plan your next move — by asking the right questions, not giving you the answers. Unlike generic assistants that tell you what to do, Clarity uses Socratic questioning to draw out what you already know. Every conversation adapts to your values, goals, and communication style. Everything stays on your device. THINK THROUGH ANYTHING Whether you're weighing a career move, processing a tough conversation, or brainstorming your next project, Clarity meets you where you are. Choose from focused session types — brainstorming, processing, decision-making, planning, or open reflection. 8 THINKING FRAMEWORKS Go deeper with structured methods drawn from decision science and executive coaching. Apply Pre-Mortem to anticipate failure modes, Regret Minimization for direction-setting choices, 10-10-10 Analysis to weigh the long view, and Fear Setting when anxiety clouds judgment. Plus Pros & Cons, Friend's Advice, Values Alignment, and Ideal Week Design — each guided by hand-written prompts that ask the questions a wise friend would. YOUR VALUES, YOUR COMPASS Tell Clarity what matters most to you. Your values and goals become the lens through which every conversation is filtered — so advice always connects back to what you actually care about. COMPLETE PRIVACY Clarity processes everything on your device. Your conversations never leave your phone. No cloud. No tracking. No data collection. Period. INSIGHTS THAT GROW WITH YOU Over time, Clarity surfaces patterns in your thinking — recurring themes, emotional trends, and decision-making habits. Weekly insight reports help you see your growth. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS - Free: 10 sessions/month, 4 core frameworks, on-device processing - Personal ($9.99/mo): Unlimited sessions, 6 frameworks, full conversation memory, values articulation - Executive ($29.99/mo): Everything in Personal plus all 8 frameworks, weekly insight reports, data export, and priority features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://discover-clarity.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://discover-clarity.app/privacy