EndNote vs Citation Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Sync research library across devices
- Search academic databases
- Annotate PDFs
- Import reference file formats
- Share references with collaborators
- Attach files from cloud storage
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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
Citation Generator
This AI-powered tool generates accurate citations in various academic formats, including APA, MLA, and Chicago. It supports multiple input methods like URL pasting, ISBN scanning, and title searches, and allows for easy export to popular document editors.
- AI-powered citation generation
- Supports APA, MLA, Chicago, and 10+ formats
- Input via URL, DOI, ISBN, or camera scan
- Cites various source types (books, articles, websites)
- In-text citation generator
- Export to Word and Google Docs
- Cloud sync across devices
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The #1 AI-Powered Citation Generator for Students & Researchers Create perfect citations in seconds. Citova uses advanced AI to generate accurate APA 7th edition, MLA 9, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, AMA, Vancouver, ACS, and 10+ citation formats. INSTANT CITATIONS - Paste any URL, DOI, or ISBN - Scan book covers with your camera - Search by title or author - AI auto-detects source type ALL CITATION FORMATS - APA 7 Citation Generator - MLA Format Citation Generator - Chicago Style Citation Generator - Harvard Citation Generator - IEEE Citation Generator - AMA Citation Generator - ACS, Vancouver, Turabian & more CITE ANY SOURCE - Books & eBooks - Journal Articles & Academic Papers - Websites & Web Pages - YouTube Videos - Newspapers & Magazines - Podcasts SMART FEATURES - In-text citation generator - Copy citations with one tap - Organize your bibliography - Export to Word, Google Docs - Cloud sync across devices SUBSCRIPTION Citova requires a subscription for unlimited access. Start with a free trial to explore all features. Perfect for essays, research papers, dissertations, and academic writing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/citeai/accueil
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Citation Generator at 5.0 against EndNote's 2.6. Citation Generator also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). EndNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (165 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Citation Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. EndNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Citation Generator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EndNote has 165 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EndNote ships an update every 4 months, Citation Generator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EndNote | Citation Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (165 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 165 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC | Lash Karetski |
Customer experience
EndNote
Citation Generator
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
Citation Generator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EndNote
No in-app purchases
Citation Generator
- CiteAI Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- CiteAI Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
