Best Nih Toolbox Apps

153+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to nih toolbox or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 153+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Nih Toolbox Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Balance by NIH Toolbox V3Balance by NIH Toolbox V3FreeNoNoMay 2026
2PubMed HubPubMed HubFree4.6★ (337)NoYesJul 2026
3MoleculesMoleculesFree3.6★ (166)NoNoJul 2026
4Prime: PubMed Journals & ToolsPrime: PubMed Journals & ToolsFree4.8★ (663)YesNoJul 2026
5R Discovery: Academic ResearchR Discovery: Academic ResearchFree4.8★ (908)NoYesJul 2026
6NIH NCATS EventsNIH NCATS EventsFree5.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
7SkinTracker-NIHSkinTracker-NIHFreeNoNoMay 2026
8ZooniverseZooniverseFree3.7★ (36)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Nih Toolbox

PubMed Hub#2

PubMed Hub by Omelette, Inc

Scientific articles search
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.6(337 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access and search a vast database of scientific research articles. Discover new studies, view author information, and access full text or publisher links. Features include article sharing, impact factor information, and PDF downloads.

Molecules#3

Molecules by Sunset Lake Software

Worth Considering
📚 Education
3.6😐(166 ratings)
Free
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Explore and interact with 3D molecular models on your device. Rotate, zoom, and pan structures using intuitive touch gestures. Visualize molecules in different modes and load custom structures from various sources.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Useful for visualizing molecules
  • 👍 Great for teaching chemistry
  • 👍 Excellent for biochemistry students

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when downloading new molecules
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • 🐛 Limited functionality, missing key features

More Nih Toolbox apps to explore

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Prime: PubMed Journals & Tools
Prime: PubMed Journals & Tools
Prime: PubMed Journals & Tools
Includes Grapherence® Access
Free

Access up-to-date journal citations and abstracts from the complete PubMed database. Perform powerful searches, link to full-text articles, and utilize exclusive tools for visual exploration of research relationships and personalized discovery.

PubMed database accessKeyword, author, journal searchLink to full-text articles
🏥 Medical
(663)
free with in-app purchases
5
R Discovery: Academic Research
R Discovery: Academic Research
R Discovery: Academic Research
Access 300M+ research papers
Free

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
📚 Education
(908)
free with in-app purchases
6
NIH NCATS Events
NIH NCATS Events
NIH NCATS Events
by NCATS
Free

This event app provides a central hub for conferences and workshops hosted by NCATS. Users can access all necessary information for meetings, streamlining their experience.

Event information hubConference detailsWorkshop schedules
💼 Business
(4)
free
7
SkinTracker-NIH
SkinTracker-NIH
SkinTracker-NIH
Monitor your skin condition
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
8
Zooniverse
Zooniverse
Zooniverse
by The Adler Planetarium
Free

Participate in real scientific research by classifying data for projects across various disciplines. Contribute to discoveries and datasets that advance knowledge, all from your mobile device. This platform connects volunteers with professional researchers for impactful citizen science.

People-powered research platformVolunteer opportunitiesAccess to mobile-friendly projects
📚 Education
(36)
free
9
Peptendium
Peptendium
Peptendium
From Sequence to Science
Free

This app provides an educational platform for understanding peptide science. It features a library of peptide profiles, research summaries, and learning modules to enhance research literacy. It is designed for students and researchers, focusing on educational content rather than medical advice.

297 peptide profiles with detailed informationEvidence signal to distinguish research maturityCurated research briefs and summaries
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
10
NIH RePORT HUB
NIH RePORT HUB
NIH RePORT HUB
Funded NIH Grants Info
Free

Access a comprehensive database of NIH-funded research projects. Search by keywords, principal investigators, institutions, or year to find detailed information on grants, including project summaries, funding amounts, and key personnel.

Search NIH funded projects by yearSearch by Principal Investigator nameKeyword search for diseases, genes, and titles
🏥 Medical
(3)
free
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Beiwe2
Beiwe2
Beiwe2
by Onnela Lab LLC
Free

This app is part of a research platform for participants in clinical and non-clinical studies. It collects sensor, usage, and survey data for research purposes. Access requires an invitation and credentials from a Beiwe server.

Research-quality sensor data collectionParticipant usage trackingSurvey data collection
📚 Education
(0)
free
12
iMolview
iMolview
iMolview
by Molsoft
$0.99

Explore biological molecules in 3D. View proteins, DNA, and drug structures from major databases. Customize representations, select specific elements, and analyze molecular interactions. Sync your own files and save scenes for later.

3D molecular visualizationBrowse PDB, DrugBank, PubchemCustomizable representations
📚 Education
(13)
free
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iSearch Biomed
iSearch Biomed
iSearch Biomed
The best research assistant
Free

This AI-powered research assistant helps users extract and classify information from PubMed. It leverages natural language processing and GPT to summarize studies, answer questions about results, and even condense full-text articles. Unlimited cloud storage ensures your research is accessible across devices.

AI-powered information mining from PubMedNatural Language Processing for study classificationExtracts procedures, drugs, and outcomes
📚 Education
(16)
free with in-app purchases
14
Lab Laps: Colony Counter
Lab Laps: Colony Counter
Lab Laps: Colony Counter
Protocol Manager & Lab Tools
Free

This app assists lab work with timed protocols, AI-assisted colony counting, dilution calculations, and other essential bench tools. It helps scientists and students organize experiments, manage materials, and document results efficiently, even offline.

AI-assisted colony countingTimed experiment protocolsDilution calculator
🔧 Utilities
(20)
freemium
15
Open Bridge
Open Bridge
Open Bridge
by Sage Bionetworks, a Not-For-Profit Research Organization
Free

Contribute your data to scientific research studies focused on cognition. Complete scheduled activities, similar to puzzles or memory tests, directly on your phone. Your identity is protected as the app collects data solely for research purposes.

Contribute data for research studiesComplete scheduled cognitive activitiesActivities resemble puzzles and memory tests
💪 Health & Fitness
(5)
free
16
Stork for Researchers
Stork for Researchers
Stork for Researchers
New publication alert for rese
Free

Stay updated on the latest research with daily email alerts based on your keywords. This tool also offers advanced features like paper translation and grant search notifications.

Daily keyword-based publication alertsEmail reportsPaper translation
📊 Productivity
(6)
free
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Genomapp: Raw DNA Analysis
Genomapp: Raw DNA Analysis
Genomapp: Raw DNA Analysis
Genetic Health Data & Reports
Free

Analyze your raw DNA test data from various providers to uncover insights into your genetic health. This app cross-references your genetic information with scientific studies, presenting findings in a visual and easy-to-understand format. Explore predispositions to complex diseases, inherited conditions, drug responses, traits, and more.

Raw DNA data analysisScientific study cross-referencingGenetic health reports
💪 Health & Fitness
(816)
free with in-app purchases
18
Click and Read
Click and Read
Click and Read
by CNRS
Free
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(0)
19
OpenEvidence
OpenEvidence
OpenEvidence
Clinical Decision Support
Free

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
🏥 Medical
(11K)
free
20
My DIA
My DIA
My DIA
by Drug Information Association, Inc.
Free

Connect with peers and experts in the life sciences field to discuss global and local challenges. Access information on upcoming activities, manage registered events, and schedule meetings to foster collaboration for better policies and patient outcomes.

Global community networkingEvent access and managementPeer and expert connection
📊 Productivity
(97)
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FAQ about Nih Toolbox

Are there free nih toolbox apps for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top nih toolbox apps we rank are free to download, including Balance by NIH Toolbox V3 and PubMed Hub.
Balance by NIH Toolbox V3 has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 153+ nih toolbox apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.