Research Sync

Now with a fresh, new look that is more professional, refined and easier to use. Still with offline reading and folders. Private sync, no account required.

Research Sync is a professional-grade, lightweight research manager designed for journalists, academics, and power users who need to bridge the gap between desktop Chromium browsers and iOS—without giving up their data privacy.

Built entirely from scratch to eliminate the bloat of traditional bookmark managers, RTL requires no accounts and no memberships.

WHY Research Sync IS DISTINCT:

• TRUE CROSS-BROWSER SYNC

Effortlessly bridge your mobile device with any desktop browser (Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Arc, or Dia) using our dedicated companion extension.

• LOCAL AUTOMATIC CATEGORIZATION

No more messy, unorganized lists. The app intelligently analyzes and auto-categorizes your saved articles and reference materials locally on-device, keeping your workflow structured.

• RESEARCH-READY ANNOTATIONS

Every saved item features a dedicated contextual workspace. Add personal reporting notes, copy critical quotes, or drop reminders right alongside the URL so you always remember why you saved it.

• COMPLETE DATA PORTABILITY

Your research shouldn't be trapped in a proprietary silo. Export your entire curated database to a structured CSV file at any time with a single tap for use in spreadsheets or writing applications.

• GLANCEABLE PRODUCTIVITY WIDGET

Keep your active research queue front and center with native iOS Home Screen widgets displaying your latest unread reference materials.

• BUILT IN REMINDERS

Items that have been left unread for more than two weeks get a gentle reminder, in case you have forgotten them.

PRIVACY BY DESIGN

Unlike standard read-later templates or mainstream tools (Pocket, Raindrop) that require user profiles, logins, and massive central databases, RTL utilizes a custom-built, accountless edge architecture via Cloudflare.

No Authentication Required: Users do not create profiles or hand over email addresses. Syncing happens seamlessly via an anonymous device token handshake.

Zero Third-Party Tracking: The lightweight edge logic simply moves URL strings from the user's desktop Chromium extension to their iOS device. No user profiles are built, and no data is harvested, matching a strict compliance posture for security-focused professionals like journalists.