WikiTree Sourcer vs Forward Energy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WikiTree Sourcer
This tool streamlines genealogy research by searching other sites for records, extracting data to build citations, and finding alternative sources. It helps users save time and effort when documenting family history on WikiTree.
- Search genealogy websites for records
- Extract data to build citations
- Find alternative record sources
- Save time on WikiTree research
- Supports multiple genealogy sites
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The WikiTree Sourcer extension saves time and typing by assisting WikiTree users with three tasks: 1. From a WikiTree profile page it provides the ability to search other genealogy websites for relevant records. 2. From one of these genealogy websites' records page it can extract data and build a citation. 3. Also from one of these genealogy websites records page it can search other genealogy websites for similar records. For example on an Ancestry page it can help find free versions of the same original source.
Forward Energy
Manage your energy account on the go. Order fuel, request service, and make payments directly from your device. Registration is free and requires an account number from the website.
- Account information viewing
- Fuel ordering
- Service requests
- Payment processing
- Free registration
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This is the Forward Energy App. The app allows users to view information about their account, order fuel, request service, and make payments on their account using their device. Customers create a login for this app by using an account number that they obtain from registering on our website. There is no cost or fees to register and use this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WikiTree Sourcer at 83% against Forward Energy's 0%. WikiTree Sourcer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Forward Energy's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
WikiTree Sourcer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of WikiTree Sourcer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Forward Energy's.
WikiTree Sourcer ships an update every 10 days, Forward Energy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WikiTree Sourcer | Forward Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Pavey | Blue Cow Software, Inc. |
Customer experience
WikiTree Sourcer
Forward Energy
In-app purchases
WikiTree Sourcer
No in-app purchases
Forward Energy
No in-app purchases
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