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Best Mendeley Apps

28+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2โ˜…, the mendeley category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 28+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Mendeley Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PaperShip - Mendeley & ZoteroPaperShip - Mendeley & ZoteroFree4.0โ˜… (921)NoYesJul 2026
2ZoteroZoteroFree4.6โ˜… (420)NoNoJul 2026
3Uploader for MendeleyUploader for Mendeley$0.995.0โ˜… (2)NoNoJun 2026
4Citation Styles: GeneratorCitation Styles: GeneratorFree5.0โ˜… (2)NoYesMay 2026
5Essayist: Academic Writing AppEssayist: Academic Writing AppFree4.5โ˜… (378)NoYesAug 2026
6LiquidTextLiquidTextFree4.6โ˜… (6.4K)NoYesAug 2026
7Highlights: PDF Reader & NotesHighlights: PDF Reader & NotesFree4.5โ˜… (1.6K)NoYesAug 2026
8PDF SearchPDF SearchFree4.4โ˜… (119)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Mendeley

PaperShip - Mendeley & Zotero#1

PaperShip - Mendeley & Zotero by shazino

Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.0๐Ÿ˜ž(921 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access and annotate your Mendeley or Zotero library on your mobile devices. This app offers a powerful PDF reader with extensive annotation tools, metadata editing, and seamless syncing with your desktop library. Share your findings and track article impact.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Efficient app for reading and annotating PDFs
  • ๐Ÿš€ Seamless sync with Zotero/Mendeley libraries
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Useful annotation and highlighting tools
  • ๐Ÿ” Altmetrics integration for quick reference impact

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Sync issues with Zotero/Mendeley, leading to lost annotations
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Lack of customer support and abandoned development
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive in-app purchase for annotation features
Zotero#2

Zotero by Corporation for Digital Scholarship

Your research assistant
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(420 ratings)
Free
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This research tool helps you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share your academic and professional work. Save articles, books, and webpages, add notes and highlights, and generate bibliographies in thousands of styles. Collaborate with others and sync your library across devices.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple and powerful
  • ๐Ÿš€ Convenient and useful
  • ๐Ÿš€ Seamless syncing across devices
  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent reference management

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes frequently
  • ๐Ÿ› Syncing issues with WebDAV
  • ๐Ÿ› Metadata not automatically extracted from PDFs
Uploader for Mendeley#3

Uploader for Mendeley by Sven Gowal

Upload articles to Mendeley
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
5.0(2 ratings)
$0.99
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Effortlessly upload articles and PDFs to your Mendeley library. This app automatically extracts bibliographic data from web pages and documents, offering customization and duplicate prevention for a streamlined research workflow.

More Mendeley apps to explore

4
Citation Styles: Generator
Citation Styles: Generator
Citation Styles: Generator
APA, MLA & more Reference tool
Free

Automate the creation, organization, and export of accurate academic citations. Supports numerous styles and offers smart organization tools for research projects. Ideal for students and professionals needing precise reference management.

Instant citation generation via DOI, ISBN, PubMedSupports 30+ academic citation stylesOrganize references by project and tag
๐Ÿ“š Education
(2)
freemium
5
Essayist: Academic Writing App
Essayist: Academic Writing App
Essayist: Academic Writing App
APA, MLA, Chicago & More
Free

This app simplifies academic writing by automatically formatting essays in various styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago. It includes a universal reference manager, citation tools, and equation support, allowing for distraction-free writing and easy export to PDF or Word.

Automatic essay formattingUniversal reference managerIn-text citation and footnote insertion
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(378)
subscription
6
LiquidText
LiquidText
LiquidText
Annotate & review documents
Free

This app provides a dynamic workspace for reviewing and organizing information from documents and webpages. It allows users to extract key facts, connect ideas across different sources, and annotate content for research, writing, or study.

Import documents and webpagesExtract and organize excerptsConnect ideas with ink links
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Highlights: PDF Reader & Notes
Highlights: PDF Reader & Notes
Highlights: PDF Reader & Notes
Edit Research Documents/Books
Free

This app is a fast and lightweight PDF reader designed for research. It allows users to read, highlight, and annotate documents, and then extract this information into organized notes. Advanced features include table data extraction, text recognition, and smart copying of annotations into various formats.

Read and browse PDF documentsHighlight, underline, and strikethrough textAdd comments and sticky notes
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(1.6K)
freemium
8
PDF Search
PDF Search
PDF Search
AI Search for Documents
Free

This app uses AI to quickly search through multiple documents, finding information in seconds. It features NLP for smarter searches, OCR for text recognition in scanned documents and images, and allows for unified searching across devices.

AI-powered document searchNatural Language Processing (NLP)Built-in OCR for text recognition
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(119)
subscription
9
Citation Generator Lite
Citation Generator Lite
Citation Generator Lite
Supports APAโ„ข 7th Edition!
Free

Easily create APA 7th edition in-text citations and references from various sources like books, websites, and software. The app works offline and provides templates and guidance for document setup.

APA 7th Edition formattingIn-text citation generationReference list creation
๐Ÿ“š Education
(4)
ad-supported
10
ivySCI
ivySCI
ivySCI
A Smart Science Paper Helper
Free

This app helps researchers manage and read scientific papers efficiently. It automatically extracts metadata, offers AI-assisted reading and proofreading, and allows for easy note-taking and citation integration with word processors.

Automatic PDF metadata identificationAI-assisted reading and Q&ABuilt-in translation and dictionary
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(9)
freemium
11
AI Math: Solver App
AI Math: Solver App
AI Math: Solver App
Homework Helper, Scan Solve
Free

This AI-powered app assists with homework by solving math problems, generating essays, improving writing, and summarizing texts. It acts as a 24/7 AI tutor to help users understand concepts and enhance their academic performance.

Scan and solve math problemsGenerate essays for various age groupsImprove and reword writing
๐Ÿ“š Education
(255)
free with in-app purchases
12
AI Mind Map: Visual Mind Node
AI Mind Map: Visual Mind Node
AI Mind Map: Visual Mind Node
Simple Mind Mapping Brainstorm
Free

Transform scattered thoughts into organized visual maps with AI. Input prompts, text, files, or video links to generate structured mind maps that enhance understanding and brainstorming. Ideal for students and professionals seeking clarity.

Prompt to Mind Map generationConvert text and files to visual mapsCreate mind maps from YouTube videos
๐Ÿ“š Education
(19)
free with in-app purchases
13
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Free

This AI-powered tool assists with academic paper writing by generating content, outlines, and data charts based on a given topic. It offers features like paper continuation and proofreading to support high-quality writing.

AI-generated contentOutline and idea generationAutomatic data chart creation
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(1)
subscription
14
Citer: Paper Format & Citation
Citer: Paper Format & Citation
Citer: Paper Format & Citation
Scholarly Academic Writing App
Free

Write academic papers in sections on the go, manage references, and auto-generate citations and reference lists. Supports APA and MLA formats, with PDF and RTF export options.

Section-based paper writingOnline reference search and importAuto-generated citations and reference lists
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)
freemium
15
Biology Solver AI
Biology Solver AI
Biology Solver AI
Scan & Solve Bio Problems
Free

This app helps students master biology by providing instant, accurate solutions to homework and exam questions. It offers detailed, step-by-step explanations to deepen understanding of complex biological concepts, acting as a personal tutor.

Biology-focused problem solvingDetailed step-by-step solutionsInstant answers via photo scan
๐Ÿ“š Education
(6)
free with in-app purchases
16
DailyPaper+
DailyPaper+
DailyPaper+
Read papers daily
Free

Access and organize academic papers from Arxiv and other publishers. Features a built-in PDF viewer, file explorer with iCloud sync, and a web browser for instant downloads. Keep up-to-date with your favorite research categories.

Built-in PDF viewerFile explorer with iCloud syncBrowse Arxiv categories
๐Ÿ“š Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
17
NoteTaker +
NoteTaker +
NoteTaker +
Smart Note Taking & Planner
Free

This app allows users to create handwritten notes, sketches, and annotate PDFs. It offers flexible organization, customizable writing tools, and cross-device syncing for easy access and sharing.

Handwritten notes and sketchesPDF annotation toolsFolder-based organization
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases
18
Study Buddy: AI Problem Solver
Study Buddy: AI Problem Solver
Study Buddy: AI Problem Solver
Scan Solve & Get Solutions
Free

This AI-powered app scans homework problems and provides instant, accurate answers with personalized explanations. Choose from different tutor personas for a tailored learning experience, available 24/7 to help you save time and understand your studies better.

Homework scanning and text recognitionPersonalized tutor personas24/7 availability
๐Ÿ“š Education
(265)
free with in-app purchases
19
Physics Solver AI
Physics Solver AI
Physics Solver AI
Tutor for Assignments
Free

This app provides instant, accurate solutions and detailed step-by-step explanations for physics problems across various branches. It acts as a personal tutor, helping students understand complex concepts through interactive learning and personalized guidance, available 24/7.

Physics problem solvingDetailed step-by-step solutionsInstant answers via photo
๐Ÿ“š Education
(66)
free with in-app purchases
20
Photo Science: AI Tutor
Photo Science: AI Tutor
Photo Science: AI Tutor
Biology, Chem & Physics
Free

Instantly solve science and math problems by taking a picture. Get step-by-step explanations and personalized AI tutoring to understand complex topics. Available anytime to help you study effectively.

AI-powered problem scannerInstant solutionsStep-by-step explanations
๐Ÿ“š Education
(11)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Mendeley

What are the best mendeley apps for iPhone?
PaperShip - Mendeley & Zotero tops our mendeley apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 921 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 19 of the top mendeley apps we rank are free to download, including PaperShip - Mendeley & Zotero and Zotero.
PaperShip - Mendeley & Zotero has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 28+ mendeley apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
PaperShip allows you to access, read, and annotate your Mendeley or Zotero research library on your iPad, iPhone, and Mac. It provides a robust PDF reader with various annotation tools and enables you to manage your articles and their metadata on the go.
Key features include accessing your entire Mendeley/Zotero library, a powerful PDF reader with extensive annotation types (highlights, notes, drawings, shapes, etc.), metadata editing, integration with almetric data, library organization, and seamless syncing between mobile and desktop applications.

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