How to Download the Helperbird App on iPhone
Install the Helperbird app on your iPhone from the App Store, see what the app itself does and does not do, then turn the Safari extension on in Settings.
On this page
Helperbird on iPhone comes from the App Store as an app that carries a Safari extension.
This page covers getting the app onto your iPhone. Turning the extension on happens afterwards, in the Settings app.
Install from the App Store
Open Helperbird for Safari in the App Store (opens in a new tab) and tap Get. To find it by hand, open the App Store, tap Search, and type Helperbird. The icon is a purple square with a cream owl.
Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple Account password. The app installs to your home screen.
Your iPhone needs iOS 17.4 or later.
One listing covers iPhone and iPad, so these steps also work on an iPad. If that iPad belongs to a school, a workplace, or a child, read how to download Helperbird for iPad instead.
What the App Does
Open the app to use the free native PDF Reader. You can open a PDF, listen to its text, add annotations, and keep notes. These PDF tools do not need a Helperbird account. Follow the native PDF Reader guide for steps and screenshots.
The app's puzzle-piece button opens the Safari setup guide. The extension brings reading tools to webpages; some extension features need Pro. Got a key from your school? See how to unlock Helperbird Pro.
Turn It On in Safari
Nothing appears in Safari until you switch the extension on in the Settings app. Follow how to enable Helperbird in Safari.
Once it is on, open Safari's page menu or extensions button beside the address bar, then choose Helperbird. Older versions show aA. Next: how to use Helperbird on iPhone and iPad.
Need Additional Help?
If the install does not finish, or you cannot find the app afterwards, contact the Helperbird support team.
Printed from the Helperbird Help Center · Updated October 12th, 2026
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