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Consensus alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Consensus listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 8 of the 27 other AI research tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

Consensus's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Consensus

  1. SciSpace

    AI research platform for literature review and reading papers

    • Only SciSpace lists an iOS app.
    • Only SciSpace lists a browser extension.
    • Only Consensus lists an Android app.
    • SciSpace also covers chat assistant.
    SciSpace vs ConsensusSciSpace pricing and details

  2. Liner

    AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer

    • Only Liner lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Liner lists a browser extension.
    • Liner also covers long-form writing and highlights.
    Liner vs ConsensusLiner pricing and details

  3. ChatPDF

    Ask questions about PDFs and get answers with citations

    • Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • ChatPDF also covers chat assistant.
    • Consensus also covers AI agents.
    ChatPDF pricing and details

  4. Anara

    AI research assistant that cites the exact source passage

    • Only Anara lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Anara lists a browser extension.
    • Only Consensus lists an Android app.
    • Anara also covers chat assistant and web clipper.
    Anara pricing and details

  5. Otio

    AI research workspace for chatting across many sources

    • Only Otio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Otio lists a browser extension.
    • Only Consensus lists an Android app.
    • Otio also covers chat assistant and notes.
    Otio pricing and details

  6. AskYourPDF

    Chat with PDFs and other documents and get cited answers

    • Only AskYourPDF lists an iOS app.
    • Only AskYourPDF lists a browser extension.
    • AskYourPDF also covers chat assistant.
    • Consensus also covers AI search and AI agents.
    AskYourPDF pricing and details

  7. R Discovery

    Paper discovery app with an AI assistant, PDF chat and audio

    • Only R Discovery lists an iOS app.
    • Only R Discovery lists a browser extension.
    • R Discovery also covers chat assistant.
    • Consensus also covers AI agents.
    R Discovery pricing and details

  8. alphaXiv

    arXiv reading and discovery site with an AI research assistant

    • Only alphaXiv lists an iOS app.
    • Only alphaXiv lists a browser extension.
    • Only Consensus lists an Android app.
    • alphaXiv also covers chat assistant and highlights.
    alphaXiv pricing and details

Common questions

Which Consensus alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

SciSpace, Liner, ChatPDF, Anara, Otio, AskYourPDF, R Discovery and alphaXiv list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Consensus have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Consensus listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web and Android.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Consensus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.