# References On Tap vs Number Analytics

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Number Analytics at 100% against References On Tap's 50%. Number Analytics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). References On Tap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. References On Tap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Number Analytics sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Number Analytics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: References On Tap has 304 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of References On Tap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Number Analytics's.

References On Tap ships an update every 2 months, Number Analytics every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | References On Tap | Number Analytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/references-on-tap/id1092709557/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-analytics/id6468843472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReferencesOnTap](https://appshunter.io/developer/301316543) | [Number Analytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710661127) |

## What reviewers say

### References On Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/references-on-tap/id1092709557)

This app helps you find, display, and import reference information and PDFs from various academic databases. Organize your references into groups, perform advanced searches, and sync your library across devices. It offers both a one-time purchase for core features and a subscription for cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Search academic databases (arXiv, Google Scholar, PubMed, etc.), Import reference information and PDFs, Organize references in static and smart groups, Advanced boolean and full-text search options, Sync libraries across iOS and macOS devices via iCloud, Share references for reading or import

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| Standard | $4.99 | one-time |


### Number Analytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-analytics/id6468843472)

This app offers advanced statistical analysis tools for various data types, including regression, text analysis, and survival analysis. It supports multiple file formats and provides automated explanations of results in plain English, making complex data interpretation accessible on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Advanced statistical tests (T-test, ANOVA), Regression analysis (linear, logistic), Text analysis with word cloud visualization, Survival analysis (Kaplan-Meier), Support for multiple data formats (SPSS, Excel, CSV), Automated results explanation in plain English

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Advanced plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium plan | $99.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is References On Tap free?

References On Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Number Analytics free?

Number Analytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, References On Tap or Number Analytics?

Number Analytics is rated higher. References On Tap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Number Analytics averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do References On Tap or Number Analytics have ads?

Number Analytics shows ads; References On Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, References On Tap or Number Analytics?

References On Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Number Analytics every 16 months. Most recently, References On Tap was updated on September 21, 2026 and Number Analytics on June 1, 2026.

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