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ResearchRabbit alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The ResearchRabbit 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.

ResearchRabbit has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan). 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 ResearchRabbit

  1. alphaXiv

    arXiv reading and discovery site with an AI research assistant

    • alphaXiv starts at $8 per month (alphaXiv Go). ResearchRabbit starts at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).
    • Only alphaXiv lists an iOS app.
    • Only alphaXiv lists a browser extension.
    • alphaXiv also covers chat assistant, AI search and highlights.
    alphaXiv vs ResearchRabbitalphaXiv pricing and details

  2. 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). ResearchRabbit starts at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).
    • Only R Discovery lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only R Discovery lists a browser extension.
    • R Discovery also covers chat assistant and AI search.
    R Discovery vs ResearchRabbitR Discovery pricing and details

  3. SciSpace

    AI research platform for literature review and reading papers

    • SciSpace starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). ResearchRabbit starts at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).
    • Only SciSpace lists an iOS app.
    • Only SciSpace lists a browser extension.
    • SciSpace also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
    SciSpace 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). ResearchRabbit starts at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).
    • Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • ChatPDF also covers chat assistant and AI search.
    ChatPDF pricing and details

  5. Anara

    AI research assistant that cites the exact source passage

    • Anara starts at $8 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). ResearchRabbit starts at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).
    • Only Anara lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Anara lists a browser extension.
    • Anara also covers chat assistant, AI search, web clipper and AI agents.
    Anara pricing and details

  6. AskYourPDF

    Chat with PDFs and other documents and get cited answers

    • AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly). ResearchRabbit starts at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).
    • Only AskYourPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AskYourPDF lists a browser extension.
    • AskYourPDF also covers chat assistant.
    AskYourPDF pricing and details

  7. Liner

    AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer

    • Liner starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). ResearchRabbit starts at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).
    • Only Liner lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Liner lists a browser extension.
    • Liner also covers AI search, AI agents, long-form writing and highlights.
    Liner pricing and details

  8. Otio

    AI research workspace for chatting across many sources

    • Otio starts at $7 per month (Lite), billed monthly or $84 per year. ResearchRabbit starts at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).
    • Only Otio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Otio lists a browser extension.
    • Otio also covers chat assistant, AI search, notes and AI agents.
    Otio pricing and details

Common questions

Which ResearchRabbit alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

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

Does ResearchRabbit have an iPhone and iPad app?

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

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 ResearchRabbit: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.