Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about review.fun.

How does review.fun work?
Upload your academic paper as a PDF and our AI reads the full text, then returns a concise summary and pointed feedback — just like a human peer reviewer would.
What disciplines do you support?
Any field — computer science, biology, medicine, economics, humanities, and more. The AI adapts its feedback to your paper's subject area.
How much does it cost?
You get 10 free reviews on signup, no credit card required. After that it's $1 per 10-page unit, with bulk discounts up to 40% off.
Is my paper kept private?
Yes. We never store your uploaded papers or generated reviews. Your PDF is processed and automatically deleted — nothing is kept after your review is complete.
How long does a review take?
Most reviews finish in under a minute, even for longer papers.
Is AI peer review a replacement for human reviewers?
No — it's a complement, not a substitute. AI peer review is great for catching structural weaknesses, unclear arguments, and gaps in reasoning before you submit. Think of it as a rigorous first pass that helps you go into formal peer review with a stronger manuscript. The goal is fewer rounds of revision, not skipping the process.
How is review.fun different from asking ChatGPT to review my paper?
review.fun is built on a multi-stage pipeline with specialized prompts, document parsing, and structured output — engineered specifically for academic peer review. ChatGPT gives you a generic conversation; we give you targeted, reviewer-style feedback out of the box.
What AI model does review.fun use?
We use top-tier large language models chosen for their strength in careful reasoning and nuanced writing analysis. We regularly evaluate newer models to ensure review quality stays as high as possible.
Can I use review.fun for my thesis or dissertation?
Absolutely. Upload your thesis as a PDF and get feedback on structure, argument clarity, and potential weaknesses — useful at any stage of writing.
Can I review a preprint before submitting to a journal?
Yes — that's one of the most common use cases. Get a quick sanity check on your preprint before it goes to formal peer review.
Does review.fun work for grant proposals or conference papers?
Yes. Any academic document in PDF format can be reviewed, including grant proposals, conference submissions, and working papers.
How accurate is AI peer review?
AI review excels at spotting structural issues, unclear arguments, and missing context. It won't replace deep domain expertise, but it catches the things a careful first reader would flag.
What kind of feedback will I get?
You'll receive a brief summary of your paper followed by pointed bullet-point feedback — the same format a busy human reviewer would use. No fluff, just the critical points.
Is it ethical to use AI peer review?
Absolutely. Researchers already use tools like Grammarly, reference managers, and statistical software to improve their work — AI feedback is the same idea applied to the review process. It doesn't write or change anything for you; it points out where your arguments could be sharper. Journals care about the quality of what you submit, and showing up with a tighter manuscript benefits everyone.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept PDF files up to 30 MB. If your paper is in Word or LaTeX, export it as a PDF first.
Is there a word or page limit?
Papers can be up to 100 pages. Longer papers simply use more credits — one credit covers up to 10 pages, so a 25-page paper uses 3 credits.

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