Researchly

A private, on-device research hub for papers, citations & pdfs. Secure sync, batch import/export, smart summaries and much more across all devices.

Researchly is a privacy-first publication manager for students, scientists, and curious readers. Add papers in seconds, cite in all major styles, keep everything encrypted on your device, share granularly like never before and when you want - sync securely across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Bibtex, pdfs, batch ops, orcid sync, and so much more.

WHY RESEARCHLY

• Private by design: no sign-ups, no tracking, full on-device encryption.
• Fast capture: add by DOI, URL, or BibTeX; attach PDFs, auto-fill metadata.
• Built for Apple devices: widgets, Live Activities, Spotlight integration, satisfying haptics and a fluid, glass-morphic UI.
• Accessible: VoiceOver, dark interface, sufficient contrast, larger text, and visuals that don't rely on color alone.
• Universal: native builds for ios devices with true window resizing, background threading, and robust cache management.

FREE (Included)

• Privacy & local control: full on-device encryption and local data management.
• Core research tools: support for most major publishers, 10+ citation formats, BibTeX import/export, citation tracking, and granular sharing.
• Device integration: 10+ languages, per-app controls for haptics, sounds, modes, and glass type. Spotlight search for your library.
• Accessibility support: VoiceOver, Dark Interface, Sufficient Contrast, Larger Text, and "differentiate without color" friendly design.

PRO (Upgrade)

• Customization: theme accents, widgets, Live Activities, and more UI controls.
• Secure Sync: external end-to-end encrypted sync, cross-device support, and auto-scheduled backups.
• Extended features: smart batch import/export, PDF attachments, metadata editing, preprint/paper tracking, and unlockable stats & trends.

MAX (Upgrade)

• Intelligence: abstract reconstruction, paper summaries, highlights, and limitations all in language of choice.
• Power: smart batch import, multi-stream DOI fetching, and maximum publisher support for larger libraries.
• Comfort: ORCID smart sync and on-device data management/ledgering for clean, transparent records.

TRUST & SAFETY Researchly is built to minimize data exposure. Your library lives on your device by default. Optional sync uses external encrypted storage under your control. We do not collect any personal data.

NOTES

• Trends and statistics are for informational purposes; third-party data can be delayed or incomplete.
• Pro and Max features are available via in-app purchase.
• The app internally does support 10+ languages but not all of them will be rolled out simultaneously due to distribution limitation, regulatory approvals and guidelines of the app store.
• The app initially will only support English, Chinese, and German. The other localizations will be rolled out over the next few months.

Support: See the Support URL on this page for help, FAQs, and policies.