FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ReviewerAI send my paper to the cloud?
No. ReviewerAI runs the review process locally in your browser. Your manuscript is not uploaded to our server unless you explicitly choose to save it to your account. In all situations, your paper is never sent to a third-party API (Google, ChatGPT, Claude etc)
Where does the review actually run?
On your own computer, inside your browser tab. The app files download once, then the PDF is read and checked on your device. After the first load you can keep working even with a poor connection.
Is it really free?
Yes. Reviews run on your hardware, so there is no per-paper fee and no subscription. If you have a computer, you can run as many reviews as you need.
Who is ReviewerAI for?
Students writing their first research paper, researchers or faculty preparing manuscripts for submission. Anyone with a PDF and a browser can use it.
Does it replace peer review or my professor?
No. Human review is still essential. ReviewerAI is a pre-submission check: it finds missing information, unclear claims, and formatting gaps before the human experts spend their time on your draft.
What kind of feedback do I get?
A grouped list of findings: what the paper reports, what you should improve, and what needs a second look. Each finding links to the page and passage where it was found, with a concrete suggestion for what to fix.
Can it check whether my science is correct?
It flags unclear statements, logical inconsistencies, and weakly supported claims, but it does not verify that your methods, results, or data are correct. Subject-matter expertise is still required.
What files can I review?
PDF files with selectable text. Scanned images without a text layer cannot be read yet — export or print your paper as a real PDF first.
How long does a review take?
It depends on your hardware and the paper length. Short papers take a few minutes on a fast computer; long papers can take up to 20–30 minutes. A computer with a dedicated graphics card (Nvidia/AMD) is fastest.
Is my paper stored or shared?
Only if you click save to store it in your account. Otherwise nothing is stored: close the tab and no copy of your paper remains on our systems.
Is my paper used to train AI models?
No. Your paper is used only to produce your review. It is never used to train any models, and never sent to any third-party service.
How reliable is the feedback?
It is strong at finding editorial, structural, and reporting gaps: the fixable problems that cause rejections. It cannot guarantee acceptance, but it makes your draft measurably better before submission.
Does it understand specialized terminology?
Common scientific and technical terms are handled well. Very new or highly specialized vocabulary can be misread, so treat those findings as suggestions and use your judgment.
Will it give me an accept or reject verdict?
No. It shows strengths and weaknesses so you can improve the paper. Only a journal or a human reviewer can make an accept or reject decision.
What if my PDF fails to load or the review errors?
Check that the file is a valid PDF with selectable text and not corrupted. If problems persist, email info@realitywave.ai and we would be happy to help!
Can I save my review and come back later?
Yes, you can save the paper and its review to your account. This is the only time when your data is sent to our servers.
Who built ReviewerAI?
ReviewerAI was founded by Dr. Ibrahim Demir and Dr. Yusuf Sermet, academics with decades of combined research experience and hundreds of published papers and proposals between their teams.
Who do I contact for help?
Please email info@realitywave.ai for support, tips, suggestions or comments!
Still have a question?
Email info@realitywave.ai, or just run a review on your draft — the fastest way to understand what the feedback looks like.