Primer

Primer is an app that helps you stay current with the latest research papers across AI, Biology, Economics and any other topic you follow. It presents recent papers in an interface optimized for comfortable reading, so you can move from endless social scrolling to focused reading sessions. Swipe on papers that interest you to keep track of key developments and avoid missing important work. Whether you're a student, CTO, scientist or simply curious, Primer makes it easier to discover and prioritize academic papers on your phone.

Key Features

⭐ Primer presents recent papers across AI, Biology, Economics and other subjects so you can follow multiple fields.

⭐ Optimized, reader-friendly layout with swipe gestures to mark papers you find interesting and reduce overflow.

⭐ Designed for research reading, offering a straightforward way to browse academic work without complex menus.

⭐ Suitable for students, CTOs, scientists and curious readers who want to stop scrolling and start reading.

Advantages

✅ Primer helps you keep up to date with the latest papers across multiple disciplines.

✅ A reading-optimized interface and swipe workflow make it easier to discover important developments quickly.

✅ Accessible to a broad audience, from learners to industry professionals, so research feels more approachable.

✅ Encourages focused reading over passive feed consumption, helping you retain more of what you read.

Disadvantages

❎ Focuses on research papers, so it may not include general news, commentary or other non-academic content.

❎ The swipe-driven workflow may not suit users who prefer traditional list views, advanced filtering or granular organization.

❎ Reading full papers still requires time and attention; the app streamlines discovery but does not shorten the time needed to read complex studies.