# Konsensus Collaborate vs Rectoly for Mendeley

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Konsensus Collaborate at none against Rectoly for Mendeley's 2. Konsensus Collaborate also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rectoly for Mendeley sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Konsensus Collaborate asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Konsensus Collaborate | Rectoly for Mendeley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rectoly-for-mendeley/id6798338667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mare Greyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438270924) | [Takaki Takemura](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793454900) |

## What reviewers say

### Konsensus Collaborate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konsensus-collaborate/id6754670265)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rectoly for Mendeley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rectoly-for-mendeley/id6798338667)

This app enhances the PDF reading and annotation experience for researchers using Mendeley. It offers features like reflowing text for easier reading on mobile devices, on-device translation, and the ability to organize research themes and export notes.

**Highlights:** Reading Mode reflows text, Annotate in Reading Mode, On-device translation, Read aloud functionality, Workbench for side-by-side viewing, Research themes organization, Across papers search

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Rectoly Pro (one-time) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Konsensus Collaborate free?

Konsensus Collaborate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rectoly for Mendeley free?

Rectoly for Mendeley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Konsensus Collaborate or Rectoly for Mendeley have ads?

Neither Konsensus Collaborate nor Rectoly for Mendeley shows ads.

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