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ReadCube

ReadCube is the simplest way to read, manage and discover research literature.

ReadCube · com.readcube.mobile

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 50K+ downloads v4.00 61.2 MB Android 7.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v4.00 (418)
Updated
Aug 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size
61.2 MB
Requires
Android 7.1+ (API 25)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
Sep 28, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
3
Website
readcube.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

ReadCube is an app by ReadCube in the Productivity category, listed since at least September 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.31, the APK grew from 50.1 MB to 61.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.1. It asks for 3 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.64.

What's new in v4.00

A Fresh New Look (UI Redesign). The app has been completely redesigned to be cleaner and more intuitive on both mobile and tablet screens. New Features such as new search landing page, library article search and filter panel or panel for adding article to library or list. Refined the PDF reader with new sidepanel and annotation controls. Improved App speed and performance, with faster PDF loading, article search, data syncing. And other various small improvements and bugfixes...

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

ReadCube is the simplest way to read, manage and discover research literature. ReadCube on your Android device is the perfect companion to the ReadCube desktop and web app, enabling you to access your papers anywhere – read on the go, organize your library, and annotate PDFs with notes and highlights. Enhanced PDF: • Tap-able inline citations, reference lists, and author names so you can quickly find cited articles and related information • Supplements are automatically attached where available • Fullscreen or double-page PDF viewing plus multi-touch zoom/navigation for an optimal reading experience • Multi-color highlighting and note taking tools Easily find new papers: • Search the ReadCube databases within the app • Quickly download new articles with a single tap when you’re on campus or with your institutional proxy • Import directly from your browser, email attachments, and other apps • In your preferred browser, use any search engine to find article PDFs • Use the “Open In…” option from the browser or any app to add PDFs to your ReadCube library • Metadata is automatically resolved - no more guessing with cryptic file names Personalized Recommendations: • Discover relevant new papers based on your library or lists – you’ll never miss another important paper again! Stay organized: • Create custom lists and sort articles into one or multiple lists • Quickly search your entire library (and all annotations) • Add any number of #tags to further customize your library organization • Sync everything – papers, notes, highlights – between the ReadCube desktop and web apps or your other mobile devices Simplify your research life – try ReadCube for free on your mobile and computer. We love feedback from our users - please email [email protected] with any suggestions or issues. Thanks for using ReadCube!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.31. Since v3.63 it requires Android 7.1+.

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 13, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Labtiva” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Aug 13, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Aug 13, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Robert McGrath, OU=Labtiva, O=Labtiva, L=Boston, ST=Boston, C=001
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)AE:34:6D:AC:B2:0F:06:4E:FE:DE:B7:4C:9C:A6:E3:A4:80:15:ED:50
  • File MD5752b5cbf2956bbe56fbcbe780bccec32
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (3)

ReadCube requests 3 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

ReadCube APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of ReadCube for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.1 or later. Version 3.31 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.31 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the ReadCube APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 752b5cbf2956bbe56fbcbe780bccec32.

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