Comparison

EndNote vs Qme+

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

Qme+

Features
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Tired of standing in line? Qme is the smart queue and appointment app that gives you back your time. Whether you're heading to the embassy, the bank, your favorite restaurant, or a service appointment — Qme lets you join the line from your phone, book a slot in seconds, and get real-time updates so you only show up when it's actually your turn. KEY FEATURES • Join queues remotely — Tap once to take a number. Watch your live position update in real time. • Book appointments — Pick a day, pick a time, done. We'll remind you before it's your turn. • Smart Discovery — Find verified businesses around you on a live map. See current wait times before you go. • Scan to join — Got a Qme QR code on the wall? Scan it and you're in line. • Instant notifications — We tap you on the shoulder when it's almost your turn so you can walk in fresh. • Queue history — Keep track of past visits and rebook with one tap (signed-in users). • Designed for everyone — Dark mode, light mode, English, Spanish. WHO USES Qme Embassies, consulates, banks, restaurants, clinics, government offices, beauty salons, and any business that values your time. PRIVACY FIRST Qme only uses your location to show you nearby businesses and only when you grant permission. We don't sell your data. Sign in with Apple ID for full account features. Download Qme. Save hours. Live more.

Screenshots

EndNote4 screens
Qme+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Qme+ at every 9 days against EndNote's every 4 months. On price, ads, 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, Qme+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EndNote versus Qme+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEndNoteQme+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (165 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings165 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperClarivate Analytics (US) LLCVictor Florian

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

Qme+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EndNote

No in-app purchases

None

Qme+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EndNote free?
EndNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qme+ free?
Qme+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EndNote or Qme+ have ads?
Neither EndNote nor Qme+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EndNote or Qme+?
EndNote ships an update every 4 months, and Qme+ every 9 days. Most recently, EndNote was updated on October 11, 2026 and Qme+ on October 7, 2026.

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