References

References

BibTeX database manager

25 ratings
39 reviews
$4.99

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Browse and interact with your BibTeX libraries on your mobile device. View references, follow links, and access file attachments like PDFs. Supports both classic BibTeX and BibLaTeX formats.

Browse BibTeX libraries
Search references
Follow links (DOIs, URLs)
View file attachments (PDFs)
Supports BibLaTeX
Group by keywords
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What's New in References

3.8

October 16, 2025

- Added a new companion app for macOS! This is included as part of your purchase. - You can now open PDF attachments in an external app, such as Preview (see Settings → Windows). - Added several alternate app icons (see Settings → Advanced). - Added a tool that lets you play directly with the in-built LaTeX parser. - Other minor changes, such as keyboard shortcuts for iPadOS and faster searching.

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Can’t Edit

You can look, but you can’t touch.

Yes, the presentation is nice, but the lack of any kind of editing function makes the app largely useless for me.

A fantastic app for everyone using Bibdesk on Dropbox

The title of this review says it all!

Thanks Benjamin to keep updating this wonderful well written app! The whole scientific and engineering communities using Bibdesk are forever in debt with you.

I just wish there was a similar app that was even barely functional running on Android… :-)

Unique

A well made app with unique functionality. I’m really glad it continues to be developed and maintained!

Not obvious that you can only view libraries

I purchased this app as a way of being able to manage by .bib files on my iPad. I did not, however, realise that this is an app exclusively for viewing a bibtex library, not editing one!

As a basic bibtex viewer, the app is fine and does this well enough. However, that is all the app can do. Display your references, and let you use the links or view some metadata about each entry. That is all it does.

Not what I wanted unfortunately. Refund requested.
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Such a great app

This is by far the easiest app to use for viewing bibtex libraries on iOS/iPad. It’s ththe only one that lets you decide where to keep your attachments and be able to view them from the app. One small feature request: an option to authors for entries display entries like Last Name, First Name. :)

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What does the References app do?

The References app allows you to carry and interact with your BibTeX libraries on your iPad and iPhone. It enables you to browse, search, follow links, and view file attachments associated with your bibliographic references, designed for use with the LaTeX typesetting system.

What are the key features of the References app?

Key features include browsing and searching BibTeX libraries, following links from DOIs and URLs, viewing file attachments like PDFs, support for both BibTeX and BibLaTeX formats, and the ability to group references by keywords or smart groups.

How much does the References app cost?

The References app is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full functionality.

What devices is the References app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on Apple mobile devices, specifically the iPad and iPhone. It can open BibTeX libraries from anywhere on your device, including synchronization via iCloud Drive.

Can I edit my BibTeX libraries with this app?

No, this app is read-only. It focuses on helping you view and explore your BibTeX libraries, their links, and file attachments. It does not provide any functionality to modify or edit your existing BibTeX files.