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Academic paper reading apps

Explore iPhone apps for academic paper reading. Compare the main workflows, supported features, purchase options, and limitations documented for each listing. Greatooly links to official sources so you can check current availability and terms before choosing.

What to compare

Apps in this category approach academic paper reading in different ways. Start with the task you need to complete, then compare the workflow and the specific features listed on each app page. The directory below links to app details, documented limitations, purchase notes, and sources.

How this directory is prepared

Greatooly summarizes public product information and links to official listings. App pages identify whether information was researched or hands-on tested. Pricing and availability can change by storefront, app version, and date, so check the linked source before purchase.

How to choose

Match the app's documented workflow to the specific academic paper reading task you need to do.
Compare the current free tier, paid features, and renewal terms in the official listing.
Check supported devices, data export, sync, and privacy details where they matter to your use.

Frequently asked questions

Are all apps hands-on tested?

No. Each app detail page states whether its information was researched from public sources or hands-on tested. This category page does not imply that every app was tested.

Are prices and features guaranteed to be current?

No. App availability, prices, and features can change. Check the linked official store listing and the verification date shown on each app page.

Shelfd: Reading Tracker

Shelfd tracks paper books, ebooks, and audiobooks on a personal shelf. Users can log progress, build collections, set a yearly reading goal, review genre and format trends, scan book barcodes, import Goodreads or StoryGraph history, and back up their library. Premium offers extra tracking and organization tools through subscriptions or a one-time Founders Group purchase.

Librosy: eBook Reader & Notes

A free eBook reader and annotation library for EPUB, PDF, Markdown, and other common document formats.

Lelo Reader: Text to Speech

An offline reader and text-to-speech app for PDFs, EPUBs, articles, and notes, with on-device neural voices, highlights, and audio downloads.

BookZEN - Bookshelf & Tracker

A virtual bookshelf and reading journal for physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks, with goals, timer, wishlist, and imports.

tome. Books, Reading Tracker

tome. is a private book tracker for current reads, finished books, TBR lists, page logs, yearly challenges, notes, quotes, and ratings. It can import Goodreads or StoryGraph CSV files and add books by search or barcode. Free access has a library limit; Premium unlocks an unlimited library, with purchase terms not specified in the listing.

iRead: Read Aloud EPUB Reader

An offline read-aloud app for personal EPUB, PDF, and text files with natural neural voices and synchronized highlighting.

Witbound: Audiobook Read-Along

A read-along tool that synchronizes owned audiobooks with ebook text so readers can follow each word.

The Shelf - Reading Tracker

A private reading library and tracker for editions, sessions, borrowing, and personal book lists.

The Seojae: Reading Tracker

A reading tracker and book community with timed sessions, goals, saved quotes, social reading circles, and book recommendations.

Stellary - Reading Tracker

Stellary is a reading tracker that turns finished books into a private visual star map. It supports timed or quick sessions, barcode scanning, Goodreads import, yearly goals, streaks, reviews, friends, and book-club discussion. Core tracking is free; Stellary Infinite adds unlimited organization and statistics through a subscription with a 7-day trial.