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What’s New Version 4.01
Fixed issues in the search navigation and query input.
Fixed starting search from the PDF reader.
And other minor visual improvements and bug fixes...
Description
Papers by ReadCube is the simplest way to read, manage and discover research literature. Papers on your iPhone and iPad are the perfect companions to the Papers desktop software, enabling you to access your papers anywhere – read on the go, organize your library, and annotate PDFs with notes and highlights.
Enhanced PDF:
• Tap-able inline citations, reference lists, and author names so you can quickly find cited articles and related information
• Supplements are automatically attached where available
• Fullscreen or double-page PDF viewing plus multi-touch zoom/navigation for an optimal reading experience
• Multi-color highlighting and note taking tools
Easily find new papers:
• Search the Papers databases within the app
• Quickly download new articles with a single tap when you’re on campus or with your institutional proxy
• Import directly from Safari, email attachments, and other apps
• In your preferred browser, use any search engine to find article PDFs
• Use the “Open In…” option from the browser or any app to add PDFs to your Papers library
• Metadata is automatically resolved - no more guessing with cryptic file names
Personalized Recommendations:
• Discover relevant new papers based on your library or lists – you’ll never miss another important paper again!
Stay organized:
• Create custom lists and sort articles into one or multiple lists
• Quickly search your entire library (and all annotations)
• Add any number of #tags to further customize your library organization
• Sync everything – papers, notes, highlights – between the Papers desktop and web apps or your other mobile devices
Simplify your research life – try Papers for free on your iPhone, iPad, and computer.
We love feedback from our users - please email support@papersapp.com with any suggestions or issues. Thanks for using Papers!
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Version history 25 versions
Build 884582888v4.012026-04-16 19:40:47
Fixed issues in the search navigation and query input.
Fixed starting search from the PDF reader.
And other minor visual improvements and bug fixes...
Build 882952793v4.002026-03-03 08:39:41
What’s New in This Version
A Fresh New Look
• Complete UI Redesign: The app has been reimagined for a cleaner, more intuitive experience on both iPhone and iPad.
• Refreshed Navigation: We’ve overhauled the main menu with modern icons and a layout optimized for effortless navigation.
• Dark & Light Mode Polish: Updated color palettes and iconography ensure a beautiful look, no matter your preference.
New Features
• Search Landing Page: A brand-new starting point designed to help you dive into your research faster.
• Advanced Library Search: Find exactly what you need with our new article search and filter panel.
• Simplified Saving: A dedicated new panel makes adding articles to your library or custom lists a breeze.
Enhanced Reading Experience
• Refined PDF Reader: Our new side panel makes inline author names, references, and figures more accessible and easier to read.
• Intelligent Annotation Controls: Redesigned to stay out of your way while reading, yet remain instantly available when inspiration strikes.
Improved Speed & Performance
• Smooth Scrolling & Searching: We’ve updated the internal database, making searches through thousands of papers significantly faster.
• Optimized PDF Engine: Opening, viewing, and saving changes in large PDFs is now snappier than ever.
• Reliable Syncing: Improved server communication means your changes sync faster with less waiting.
Small But Mighty Improvements
• Enhanced Metadata: Reference details now include more comprehensive fields.
• Improved Article Details: A richer view with more data and quick-copy controls for identifiers (DOIs, etc.).
• Updated Lists: Redesigned property pages for standard and Smart Lists.
Build 881939288v3.672026-01-29 02:00:39
Fixed an issue with the sublists opening.
Build 880559065v3.662025-12-12 01:52:59
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 879816537v3.652025-11-17 22:55:51
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 877936887v3.642025-09-09 01:24:36
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 876561904v3.632025-07-21 16:51:48
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 874361774v3.622025-04-29 08:46:50
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 873482663v3.612025-03-24 13:35:47
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 871714385v3.602025-01-13 21:36:32
Improved AI Assistant for PDF Reader.
Added option to leave shared library.
Added notifications for changed items.
Added Organization Landing Page
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 869405303v3.512024-10-01 15:57:03
Upgraded PDF library.
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 869063553vVersion 3.502024-09-17 13:06:27
Added AI Assistant for PDF reader.
New item to list editor.
Added ordering for collections download.
Added selection for number of search and share items.
Improved application performances.
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 868317537v3.442024-08-19 21:54:50
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 867101308v3.432024-07-01 11:22:04
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 865766961v3.422024-05-09 03:59:19
Added search menu item collapse option.
Improved application full text and author search.
Improved PDF undo and redo annotation operations.
Improved menu and overall UI responsivity.
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 865738721v3.412024-05-07 13:36:07
Added search menu item collapse option.
Improved application full text and author search.
Improved PDF undo and redo annotation operations.
Improved menu and overall UI responsivity.
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 863713689v3.402024-02-12 16:59:11
- Added Undo/Redo operations for annotating the PDFs.
- Added new options for the thumbnail bar inside the PDF reader.
- Added a new button to open and close the menu.
- Added a new sync progress information label.
- Improved Papers authors search.
- Improved recommendations and search views.
- Improved edit reference view.
- Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 861766729v3.322023-11-27 18:55:54
Fixed issue with openning supplement files.
Build 861269565v3.312023-11-14 14:35:08
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 859308513v3.302023-08-22 05:20:45
Support for Web Only libraries.
New supplements pane inside PDF Reader.
Added the display of collection messages for various tasks.
Added a new storage control settings view.
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 856935279v3.262023-05-08 22:37:57
Fixed issue with malformed login data.
Build 856886399v3.252023-05-06 01:51:28
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 856681875v3.242023-04-26 23:34:52
Performance improvement.
Build 856465292v3.232023-04-25 15:27:16
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
Build 853166526v3.222022-11-05 08:16:43
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
No pricing data captured yet — comparisons appear once the app has paid storefronts or in-app purchases.
Availability 75 of 75 storefronts
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US | en-US | Free | 553 | 3.7 | 4.01 |
BR | pt-BR | Free | 24 | 4.5 | 4.01 |
CL | es-MX | Free | 17 | 4.9 | 4.01 |
MX | es-MX | Free | 17 | 4.4 | 4.01 |
CO | es-MX | Free | 10 | 4.7 | 4.01 |
AR | es-MX | Free | 2 | 3.5 | 4.01 |
DO | es-MX | Free | 2 | 4.5 | 4.01 |
HN | es-MX | Free | 2 | 5.0 | 4.01 |
PE | es-MX | Free | 2 | 5.0 | 4.01 |
BO | es-MX | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 4.01 |
CR | es-MX | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 4.01 |
EC | es-MX | Free | 1 | 1.0 | 4.01 |
GH | en-GB | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 4.01 |
GM | en-GB | Free | 1 | 1.0 | 4.01 |
JM | en-GB | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 4.01 |
TZ | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 4.01 |
AG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
AI | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
AO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
BB | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
BF | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
BJ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
BS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
BW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
BZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
CD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
CG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
CI | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
CM | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
CV | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
DM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
DZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
GA | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
GD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
GT | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
GW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
GY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
KE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
KN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
KY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
LC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
LR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
LY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
MA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
MG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
ML | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
MS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
MU | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
MW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
MZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
NA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
NE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
NG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
NI | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
PA | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
PY | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
RW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
SC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
SL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
SN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
SR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
ST | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
SV | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
SZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
TC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
TD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
TN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
TT | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
UG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
UY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
VC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
VE | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
VG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
ZM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
ZW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.01 |
Change log 28 changes · CD
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releaseNotes updated
Fixed issues in the search navigation and query input.
Fixed starting search from the PDF reader.
And other minor visual improvements and bug fixes...
✎
description updated
Papers by ReadCube is the simplest way to read, manage and discover research literature. Papers on your iPhone and iPad are the perfect companions to the Papers
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name updated
Papers by ReadCube
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Version 4.01 released
Fixed issues in the search navigation and query input.
Fixed starting search from the PDF reader.
And other minor visual improvements and bug fixes...
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Version 4.00 released
What’s New in This Version
A Fresh New Look
• Complete UI Redesign: The app has been reimagined for a cleaner, more intuitive experience on both iPhone and iPad.
• Refreshed Navigation: We’ve overhauled the main menu with modern icons and
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Version 3.67 released
Fixed an issue with the sublists opening.
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Version 3.66 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.65 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.64 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.63 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.62 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.61 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.60 released
Improved AI Assistant for PDF Reader.
Added option to leave shared library.
Added notifications for changed items.
Added Organization Landing Page
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.51 released
Upgraded PDF library.
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version Version 3.50 released
Added AI Assistant for PDF reader.
New item to list editor.
Added ordering for collections download.
Added selection for number of search and share items.
Improved application performances.
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.44 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.43 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.42 released
Added search menu item collapse option.
Improved application full text and author search.
Improved PDF undo and redo annotation operations.
Improved menu and overall UI responsivity.
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.41 released
Added search menu item collapse option.
Improved application full text and author search.
Improved PDF undo and redo annotation operations.
Improved menu and overall UI responsivity.
Various other small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.40 released
- Added Undo/Redo operations for annotating the PDFs.
- Added new options for the thumbnail bar inside the PDF reader.
- Added a new button to open and close the menu.
- Added a new sync progress information label.
- Improved Papers authors
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Version 3.32 released
Fixed issue with openning supplement files.
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Version 3.31 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.30 released
Support for Web Only libraries.
New supplements pane inside PDF Reader.
Added the display of collection messages for various tasks.
Added a new storage control settings view.
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.26 released
Fixed issue with malformed login data.
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Version 3.25 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.24 released
Performance improvement.
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Version 3.23 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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Version 3.22 released
Various small improvements and bug fixes.
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