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Paperguide alternatives with an Android app

The Paperguide listing does not include an Android app. 5 of the 27 other AI research tools in this directory list an Android app.

Paperguide has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount). All of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Paperguide

  1. Consensus

    AI search engine that answers questions from peer-reviewed papers

    • Only Consensus lists an Android app.
    • Only Paperguide lists a browser extension.
    • Paperguide also covers chat assistant and long-form writing.
    Consensus vs PaperguideConsensus pricing and details

  2. Liner

    AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer

    • Liner starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount).
    • Only Liner lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Liner also covers highlights.
    • Paperguide also covers chat assistant.
    Liner vs PaperguideLiner pricing and details

  3. R Discovery

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

    • R Discovery starts at $69 per year, or $12 billed monthly (US prices). Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount).
    • Only R Discovery lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Paperguide also covers AI agents and long-form writing.
    R Discovery vs PaperguideR Discovery pricing and details

  4. ChatPDF

    Ask questions about PDFs and get answers with citations

    • ChatPDF starts at $89.99 per year or $14.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount).
    • Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Paperguide lists a browser extension.
    • Paperguide also covers AI agents and long-form writing.
    ChatPDF pricing and details

  5. AskYourPDF

    Chat with PDFs and other documents and get cited answers

    • AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly). Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount).
    • Only AskYourPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Paperguide also covers AI search, AI agents and long-form writing.
    AskYourPDF pricing and details

Common questions

Which Paperguide alternatives have an Android app?

Consensus, Liner, R Discovery, ChatPDF and AskYourPDF list an Android app.

Does Paperguide have an Android app?

The Paperguide listing does not include an Android app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. 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 Paperguide: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.