Comparison

EndNote vs TMS Events

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

Head to head
About

EndNote

Manage your research from anywhere with this popular tool. Organize, search, and share academic papers and bibliographies seamlessly across devices. Sync your library and annotate PDFs on the go.

Highlights
  • Sync research library across devices
  • Search academic databases
  • Annotate PDFs
  • Import reference file formats
  • Share references with collaborators
  • Attach files from cloud storage
Features
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Collect, collaborate, create from anywhere with the EndNote app - the world's most popular research management tool. With flexible tools for searching, organizing, sharing research, and creating bibliographies, the EndNote app extends your ability to stay on top of cutting edge research and connect with your EndNote library on the go. EndNote enables you to easily view, edit, organize, and share research material on your iOS device. By syncing your research library across iOS, online, and desktop, you increase the power of EndNote by gaining seamless access to your reference library from multiple devices and platforms. The EndNote app includes: - Sign up for a free, EndNote online account or sign in to an existing account - Synchronize your library references, attachments, and PDF annotations to your online account and EndNote desktop - Built in web browser to search Clarivate Analytics Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, your library catalog, or any other database you choose - Built in PDF viewer with wide range of annotation features. Annotations made can be synced and edited online and on the EndNote desktop - Importing capabilities for .ris, .nbib, and other popular reference file formats - Email and copy options for sharing references and file attachments with collaborators - EndNote “temporary citation” format support - Attach files from Dropbox, OneDrive or Google Drive to your references (accounts available separately) - Viewing and editing options for references and file attachments - Sorting, searching, and grouping options for references and file attachments - Getting Started Guide documentation

About

TMS Events

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The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is a professional society that connects minerals, metals, and materials scientists and engineers who work in industry, academia, and government positions around the world. We create networking, publication, and professional development opportunities by convening international conferences, publishing books and journals, administering awards, conducting short courses and training, and bringing together the professional community to address issues of common concern. We also provide leadership in the accreditation of university programs in metallurgical, materials, and similarly named engineering programs. TMS currently supports more than 10,000 professional and student members on six continents. For a more complete look at the technology areas we serve, view our listing of Technical Divisions & Committees. To learn more, view the TMS Fact Sheet and TMS Annual Reports.

Screenshots

EndNote4 screens
TMS Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EndNote at none against TMS Events's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EndNote ships an update every 4 months, TMS Events every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EndNote versus TMS Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEndNoteTMS Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (165 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings165 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB52 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperClarivate Analytics (US) LLCThe Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society Inc.

Bugs and requests

EndNote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when editing references
  • Indexing issues and lost library data
  • Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • PDF viewer issues (e.g. no rotation, lost page position)
  • Login and authentication problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Cite while you write functionality
  • Better PDF annotation tools (e.g. eraser, text notes)
  • Support for group sets and nested folders
  • Automatic citation data population from PDFs
  • Improved syncing and offline access

TMS Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EndNote

No in-app purchases

None

TMS Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EndNote free?
EndNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TMS Events free?
TMS Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EndNote or TMS Events have ads?
TMS Events shows ads; EndNote does not.
Which is updated more often, EndNote or TMS Events?
EndNote ships an update every 4 months, and TMS Events every 3 months. Most recently, EndNote was updated on October 11, 2026 and TMS Events on October 3, 2026.

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