Digistorm Schoolbox vs MyReferenceList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Digistorm Schoolbox
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The Digistorm schoolAPP for Schoolbox contains the suite of modules offered as a part of the schoolAPP for Schoolbox product. Schools are encouraged to download the schoolAPP for Schoolbox in order to test the available modules and get an understanding of how the app can integrate with their Schoolbox system and improve their communication with the wider school community. Dashboard structure, design and branding is customised based on your school's branding. For more information about schoolAPP for Schoolbox and available modules, contact Digistorm on contact@digistorm.com.au.
MyReferenceList
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MyReferenceList makes academic referencing simple for Australian students. Scan a book's barcode, paste a link, DOI or ISBN, or enter the details manually — MyReferenceList creates correctly formatted citations and reference lists ready to paste straight into your assignment. Built specifically for the referencing styles used in Australian schools and universities, including Australian variants that are often formatted incorrectly by generic citation tools. REFERENCING MADE SIMPLE • Scan a book's barcode with your camera for instant lookup • Paste a URL, DOI or ISBN and automatically fill source details • Add any source manually with clear, guided fields • Copy individual references or an entire reference list, with formatting and italics preserved • Generate both in-text citations and full reference-list entries ready for Pages, Word or Google Docs FOUR STYLES, DONE PROPERLY • Harvard (Australian AGSM) • APA 7th Edition • Oxford (Australian AGPS) with footnotes • MLA 9th Edition Switch between styles at any time and every reference updates automatically. 17 SOURCE TYPES Create references for: • Books • Book chapters • Journal articles • Newspaper and magazine articles • Websites • Encyclopedia entries • Social media posts • YouTube videos • Films and documentaries • Podcast episodes • Published interviews • Images and artworks • Reports • Australian legislation • Australian Curriculum documents • Lecture notes • Personal communications MADE FOR THE CLASSROOM • Designed for iPad with large, accessible touch targets • Fully supports iPhone • Light and dark mode • Adjustable text sizes • No ads • Your reference list is stored on your device and, when you're signed in to iCloud, syncs automatically across your own Apple devices FOR SCHOOLS MyReferenceList is available through participating school subscriptions. Students simply sign in with their school account to get started. An internet connection is required for source lookups and sign-in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Digistorm Schoolbox at 13.0 against MyReferenceList's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digistorm Schoolbox | MyReferenceList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DIGISTORM EDUCATION PTY LTD | Koda Creative Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Digistorm Schoolbox
No in-app purchases
MyReferenceList
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Digistorm Schoolbox free?
Is MyReferenceList free?
Do Digistorm Schoolbox or MyReferenceList have ads?
Which is updated more often, Digistorm Schoolbox or MyReferenceList?
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