# Octavo Reader

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6751176618](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6751176618)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6751176618`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Desheng Xu
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-20
- **First published:** 2025-08-19
- **Size:** 1.03 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/octavo-reader/id6751176618)
- **Website:** [https://xudesheng.github.io/Octavo-Reader/marketing.html](https://xudesheng.github.io/Octavo-Reader/marketing.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://xudesheng.github.io/Octavo-Reader/PrivacyPolicy.html](https://xudesheng.github.io/Octavo-Reader/PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

Browse arXiv papers, get AI translations, and generate summaries. The ultimate academic PDF reader for iPad with complete privacy.

Octavo - Academic PDF Reader for iPad

  Transform your academic reading experience with Octavo, the iPad-first PDF reader
  designed specifically for researchers, students, and professionals.

  Discover Papers Effortlessly
  Built-in arXiv browser lets you discover, search, and download academic papers directly
   within the app. No more switching between Safari and your PDF reader.

  AI-Powered Intelligence
  • Tap any paragraph for instant translation in your target language
  • Generate structured document summaries with key insights
  • Support for OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and Azure OpenAI
  • Your API keys, your control - complete privacy

  Smart Document Management
  • Bookmark important documents for quick access
  • Navigate through PDF outlines and chapters
  • Seamless file integration with iPadOS document picker
  • Share extension support for opening PDFs from any app

  Privacy by Design
  • Documents processed entirely on your device
  • Only necessary text snippets sent for AI processing
  • No data collection or tracking
  • Secure API key storage in device Keychain

  iPad Optimized
  Native iPadOS experience with full trackpad, keyboard, and Apple Pencil support. Also
  works beautifully on Mac with Catalyst.

  Perfect for reading research papers, academic journals, technical documentation, and
  any PDF that benefits from intelligent analysis.

## Rankings

- #2,242,303 — Overall

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