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The best way to read arXiv.

Embark Reader is a native Mac & iOS app for reading, organizing, and tracking arXiv papers and code repos.

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Everything you need to stay on top of research

Daily paper drops, organized

Browse new arXiv papers by publication date. See what dropped today in your categories, or catch up on what you missed.

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Track what you've actually read

Mark papers as read with a single click. Filter to show only unread papers so you never waste time re-skimming something you've already seen.

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Read anywhere, even offline

Download PDFs to read on planes, in coffee shops, or anywhere without reliable internet. Your papers are always with you.

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Your papers, your way

Create folders for projects, reading lists, or github repos. Star papers you want to revisit.

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Never miss when "code coming soon" actually ships

Research papers often link to GitHub repos that are empty on publication day. Embark Reader tracks these repos for you and shows when new commits are pushed. Finally know when the code you've been waiting for is available.

Track commit activity
View star counts
Know when code is ready

Add any GitHub repo to track — not just ones linked to papers. Perfect for following open-source ML projects.

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Audio player on iPhone

Listen to paper summaries on the go

Generate AI-powered summaries of papers and convert them to audio. Catch up on research during your commute, workout, or while doing dishes.

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Escape tab bankruptcy

Import your open Chrome tabs directly into Embark Reader. ArXiv papers and GitHub repos are automatically detected and organized. Finally close those 47 tabs.

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Search arXiv without leaving the app

Search arXiv directly from Embark Reader. Find papers, save them to your library, and start reading — all in one place.

Native apps for Mac and iOS

Built with SwiftUI for a fast, native experience. Sync your library across devices.

Embark Reader on MacBook
Embark Reader on iPhone

Free to start, Pro to unlock everything

Free

$0

  • Browse and save papers
  • Download PDFs
  • Organize with folders
  • Mark as read
  • Search arXiv
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Pro

Pro

$4.99/month

  • Everything in Free
  • AI-generated audio summaries
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Priority support
  • Future Pro features
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