Researchly
Research made simple.
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, and share granularly like never before.
When you're ready, sync securely across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - with BibTeX, PDFs, ORCID sync, and more.
Why Researchly
Private by Design
No sign-ups. No tracking. No ads. Full on-device encryption for your entire library.
Fast Capture
Add by DOI, URL, or BibTeX. Attach PDFs and auto-fill metadata instantly.
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 & Efficient
Native builds for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with background threading, true window resizing, and robust cache management.
Plans
Free - Included
- On-device encryption and local data control
- 10+ citation formats and BibTeX import/export
- Citation tracking and granular sharing
- 10+ languages and per-app haptic/sound controls
- Spotlight search and VoiceOver accessibility
Pro - Upgrade
- Theme accents, widgets, and Live Activities
- Secure, end-to-end encrypted sync across devices
- Smart batch import/export and PDF attachments
- Metadata editing and unlockable stats & trends
Max - Upgrade
- Abstract reconstruction
- Summaries, Highlights and limitations in your language
- Multi-stream DOI fetching and extended publisher support
- ORCID smart sync and transparent data ledgering
Trust & Safety
Researchly is built to minimize data exposure. Your library lives on your device by default. Optional sync uses external end-to-end encryption under your control. We do not collect or share any personal data.
Notes:
- Trends and statistics are for informational purposes; third-party data may be delayed or incomplete.
- Pro and Max features are available via in-app purchase.