Academic resources,
one tap away
ScholarKey connects you to academic paper databases, scholarly search engines and overseas university websites. Only academic resources go through the accelerated connection; all other websites and apps connect directly as usual.
For iPhone and iPad. Requires iOS 18 or later.
Designed for study and research
Simple, focused and respectful of your privacy
Curated academic library
Paper databases, journal platforms, scholarly search engines and university websites, organized by subject and ready to open. You can also save the sites you use most to your favorites.
Only academic resources are accelerated
Only the academic websites in the Library go through the encrypted connection. All other network traffic stays off our servers, so your everyday browsing is unaffected.
Use it on multiple devices
Once signed in, members can use the app on up to 3 iPhones or iPads at the same time, and keep their membership when switching phones.
Wish Cards
Can't find the resource you need? Submit a Wish Card. We'll review it and add the resource as soon as we can, and once it's available you can open it straight from your wish list.
Respects your privacy
No phone number or real-name verification required, and no advertising or analytics SDKs. You can also skip registration and use the app and buy a membership as a guest.
Find resources fast
Search by name and description, jump straight to popular searches with one tap, and find frequently used resources pinned to the app's main page.
Get started in three steps
Download and open the app
Download ScholarKey from the App Store, then read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Become a member
Choose the membership plan that suits you and pay securely through Apple. Guests can buy directly, too.
Connect and browse
On the "Connect" tab, tap to connect. The first time, allow the VPN configuration to be added. Then open the website you need from the "Library".
Need help?
If you run into any problems, contact us in the app under "Me → Feedback", or send us an email.
support@scholarkey.com