Best Arxivlens Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to arxivlens or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Arxivlens Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	ArXivLens	Free	1.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
2	alphaXiv	Free	4.7★ (17)	No	No	Sep 2026
3	Lib arXiv	Free	4.2★ (11)	No	No	May 2026
4	SciSpace	Free	3.2★ (6)	No	No	Jul 2026
5	ResearchGate	Free	4.8★ (15K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
6	Arxivo	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
7	R Discovery: Academic Research	Free	4.8★ (910)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	Research: arXiv Navigator	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Arxivlens

#1

ArXivLens by Herbert Caller

Find preprints in ArXiv

Editor's Choice

1.0(1 ratings)

Free

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Discover preprints from ArXiv with comprehensive subject coverage and search history. Easily share links to your findings with colleagues or friends. The app opens PDF preprints using external applications.

#2

alphaXiv by alphaXiv Inc.

Your personal arXiv assistant

Strong Contender

4.7(17 ratings)

Free

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This app helps researchers stay updated with the latest AI studies from arXiv. It offers AI-powered summaries, literature reviews, and visual explanations of complex papers. Users can also annotate papers and track their research interests.

#3

Lib arXiv by naruki chigira

e-prints on arXiv.org

Worth Considering

4.2(11 ratings)

Free

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Access and organize academic papers from arXiv.org. Browse by field, check new arrivals, view PDFs, and save or share research with others. Manage your collection with iCloud and offline caching.

More Arxivlens apps to explore

Hours of research in minutes

This AI-powered research companion helps academics, researchers, and students accelerate literature reviews. It allows users to search millions of papers using natural language, extract key insights from documents, and receive citation-backed answers to their queries.

AI-powered semantic searchInstant paper insights extractionCitation-backed answers

Access research on the go

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 publicationsConnect with 20+ million researchersStay updated on new research

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

Search & Read Papers

R Discovery: Academic Research

R Discovery: Academic Research

R Discovery: Academic Research

Access 300M+ research papers

Access over 250 million research papers, including open access and preprints, with personalized feeds and curated reading lists. This app simplifies literature searches and helps you stay updated on academic research.

Access 250M+ research articlesPersonalized AI-curated feedsOpen access article library

free with in-app purchases

Research: arXiv Navigator

Research: arXiv Navigator

Research: arXiv Navigator

Discover and read arXiv papers

Evidence-Based Clinical AI

This app provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based clinical decision support and medical information. It acts as a search engine, sourcing answers from peer-reviewed literature and leading medical organizations to aid in high-stakes medical decisions at the point of care.

Clinical decision supportMedical search engineSourced from peer-reviewed literature

Shua: arXiv Paper Reader

Shua: arXiv Paper Reader

Shua: arXiv Paper Reader

Subject mix, personally ranked

Stay updated with the latest research from arXiv through a personalized feed. Discover relevant papers with customizable views, mobile-optimized reading, and smart notifications. Sync liked papers to Zotero and explore research without author bias.

Personalized paper rankingMultiple browsing viewsZotero sync

FirstPass for arXiv

FirstPass for arXiv

FirstPass for arXiv

Full papers, built for mobile

This app provides a mobile-first reading experience for arXiv papers, allowing users to discover, track, and read research comfortably on their devices. It offers features like personalized feeds, topic monitoring, and advanced search capabilities for researchers and students.

Mobile-first arXiv paper readerPersonalized research feedsTopic and author monitoring (Radar)

Scientific Research Digest

A lightweight arXiv reader

Access and read academic papers from arXiv on your iOS device. Save papers for offline reading, sync them across devices, and search for specific research. Papers can be read within the app or exported to a PDF viewer.

View daily papers by categoryBookmark and save papers offlineSync bookmarks across iOS devices

ZiNote: Research Paper Reader

ZiNote: Research Paper Reader

ZiNote: Research Paper Reader

Swipe to discover new research

Access and organize academic papers from top research databases. Get personalized daily feeds, AI summaries, and journal tracking. Save, share, and export citations for your research library.

Personalized daily research feedSwipe to discover papersAI summaries with offline translation

PaperLens Search

PaperLens Search

PaperLens Search

Persimmon: Research Simplified

Persimmon: Research Simplified

Persimmon: Research Simplified

Explore arXiv/SocArXiv with AI

This app simplifies complex scientific research papers from arXiv and SocArXiv using AI. It offers customizable summaries tailored to your expertise level and allows you to search, save, and get daily updates on new publications. You can also use it as a basic preprint browser without AI.

AI-powered paper summariesCustomizable AI models and expertise levelsSearch arXiv and SocArXiv

Daily ARXIV Round-Up

Daily ARXIV Round-Up

Daily ARXIV Round-Up

AI Research For The Boardroom

ResearchPod: AI Paper Podcasts

ResearchPod: AI Paper Podcasts

ResearchPod: AI Paper Podcasts

Summarize research & listen

Transform dense academic papers and PDFs into easily digestible formats like podcast episodes, audiobooks, or concise summaries. Engage with the content by asking AI-powered questions directly about the material. Ideal for students and researchers needing to grasp complex information efficiently.

Convert PDFs to podcast/audiobookGenerate concise summariesInteractive Q&A with papers

arXiv papers to AI prompts

📊 Productivity

Scholarly: AI Research Helper

Scholarly: AI Research Helper

Scholarly: AI Research Helper

Summarize & Discover Papers

FAQ about Arxivlens

What are the best arxivlens apps for iPhone?

ArXivLens tops our arxivlens apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free arxivlens apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top arxivlens apps we rank are free to download, including ArXivLens and alphaXiv.

Does ArXivLens have ads or in-app purchases?

ArXivLens has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many arxivlens apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ arxivlens apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

How does ArXivLens help with academic research?

ArXivLens allows you to search for and discover preprints across all subjects and categories available on ArXiv. It also provides a search history to revisit past queries and easily share findings.

Can I read preprints directly within ArXivLens?

No, ArXivLens opens PDF preprints using an external application installed on your device. This allows for a seamless reading experience with your preferred PDF viewer.