245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best pubmed pmc bookshelf search apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 245+ 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 | 4.2★ (182) | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 2 |  | $2.99 | 4.8★ (1K) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.6★ (337) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.8★ (690) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (17) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 5.0★ (2) | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.0★ (2) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.9★ (12K) | No | No | Oct 2026 |
Access a vast collection of biomedical and life science literature, including journal articles and book chapters. This app provides a simple interface to search and retrieve citations, often with links to full-text content from various sources.
Access and manage biomedical literature from PubMed and PubMed Central. Find, display, and import reference information and full-text articles. Organize your references and share them easily.
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.
