Comparison

References On Tap vs Chartform

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

References On Tap

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
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••• Check out Bookends - References' big brother ••• References searches arXiv, Google Books, Google Scholar, JSTOR, the Library of Congress, PubMed, PubMed Central, and Semantic Scholar to find, display, and import reference information and pdfs of the full article (if you have access privileges). You can search your personal reference library, organize your references in groups (static and smart), and share references in a form suitable for reading or importing into desktop reference management applications. Many features are optimized for reference retrieval and management (advanced boolean searches, search for Full Text or Free Full text, recall recent searches, etc.). Use iCloud to sync all your libraries and attachments across iOS and macOS devices, and have full access to your references and sources when you're on the go. Standard, one-time purchase ($4.99): • No limit on searches or importing. Premium, yearly subscription ($4.99). Requires a Standard purchase. • Cloud sync with all your iOS and macOS devices. Subscription is for one year and can be auto-renewable. The subscription can be managed in iOS -> Settings > iTunes & App Store > Subscriptions. The subscription might renew if it wasn't canceled more than 24 hours before the renewal date. If the subscription is not renewed, Premium will be disabled. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chartform

Transform data files into stunning charts instantly without needing spreadsheet expertise. Simply upload your CSV, TSV, JSON, or Excel file, and it automatically generates the most suitable visualization with clear explanations and insightful analysis.

Highlights
  • Smart file import (CSV, TSV, JSON, XLSX)
  • Automatic chart type recommendation
  • Plain-English rationale for chart choices
  • Auto-generated data insights
  • Save and organize charts in a library
  • Shareable chart images and data export
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Chartform turns any data file into a beautiful, correct chart in seconds no spreadsheet skills required. Drop in a CSV, TSV, JSON, or Excel file and Chartform automatically figures out the best way to visualize it: bar, line, area, or scatter, chosen using real statistical analysis rather than a generic default. FEATURES - Smart import: CSV, TSV, JSON, and XLSX support with automatic delimiter detection, header cleanup, and currency/percent parsing - Automatic chart recommendation with a plain-English rationale for why a chart type was chosen - Auto-generated insights: peaks, variability, and trends surfaced without any setup - Save charts to your personal Library, with thumbnails, for quick access later - Share polished, branded chart images, or export your cleaned data as CSV - Runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro Whether you're a student staring at a CSV export, a small business owner sanity-checking sales numbers, or an analyst who just wants a fast, good-looking chart without opening Excel, Chartform gets you from raw file to shareable chart in seconds.

Screenshots

References On Tap4 screens
Chartform3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chartform at none against References On Tap's 2. Chartform also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). References On Tap's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. References On Tap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Chartform asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chartform 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
References On Tap versus Chartform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReferences On TapChartform
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (304 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings304 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReferencesOnTapAlexander Bowden

In-app purchases

2 purchases

References On Tap

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Standard$4.99
None

Chartform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is References On Tap free?
References On Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chartform free?
Chartform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, References On Tap or Chartform?
Chartform is rated higher. References On Tap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Chartform averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do References On Tap or Chartform have ads?
Neither References On Tap nor Chartform shows ads.

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