249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best open access helper apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.0★ (4) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.5★ (41K) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.5★ (435) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.4★ (137K) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 3.3★ (151) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.9★ (12K) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.7★ (3.9M) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |
Easily find legal, free versions of paywalled scientific articles using trusted APIs. Seamlessly connect to university library proxies like EZProxy and OpenAthens. This open-source tool respects your privacy and makes research more accessible.
This app securely stores and manages your passwords across multiple devices. It offers features like one-tap autofill, encrypted storage with zero-knowledge encryption, and password strength assessment to enhance your online security.
This app enhances reading clarity for individuals with dyslexia by installing specialized fonts system-wide. It transforms text in various applications and documents into a more readable format, reducing letter flipping and visual fatigue. The tool also includes a PDF converter and direct email composition in the specialized font.
