# References On Tap vs Chartform

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | References On Tap | Chartform |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/references-on-tap/id1092709557/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chartform/id6794492584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReferencesOnTap](https://appshunter.io/developer/301316543) | [Alexander Bowden](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794492586) |

## 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 |


### Chartform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chartform/id6794492584)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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