Comparison

EndNote vs Solo.Shots

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

Solo.Shots

Features
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Small steps. Daily shots. Unstoppable transformations. The body you want. The skill you're chasing. The space you're building. None of it happens overnight — but it does happen when you show up every single day. SOLO.SHOTS turns daily photos into your most powerful accountability tool. One tap a day. Zero excuses. Watch months of work collapse into a jaw-dropping cinematic timelapse you'll actually want to share. Why SOLO.SHOTS? - Smart Ghost Overlay — The previous photo fades as a translucent guide so every shot lines up perfectly. Flawless alignment, every single day. - Streaks & Milestones — Gamified consistency that rewires your discipline. Unlock milestones, protect your streak, stay addicted to showing up. - 1-Tap 4K Cinematic Timelapse — Export studio-grade progress videos in stunning 4K. Ready for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts — or just for you. - 100% Private. 100% On-Device. No cloud. No servers. No account. No login. Your photos never leave your phone. Ever. - Smart Daily Reminders — Personalized notifications per project so you never miss a shot. - Clean, Ad-Free Premium UI — Zero clutter. Zero distractions. Just a gorgeous, focused tracking experience. - Unlimited Custom Projects — Track everything you care about, side by side. - Perfect for tracking: Gym progress • Weight loss & body transformation • Pregnancy & baby bump • Newborn & kids growth • Hair growth • Beard growth • Skincare routine • Art & drawing practice • Home renovation • Room makeover • Plant growth • Pet growth • Muscle gains • Post-surgery recovery • DIY builds • Any long-term journey Privacy-first by design. Most trackers want your email, your data, your cloud. SOLO.SHOTS wants none of it. Everything — every photo, every project, every milestone — stays locked on your device. No sign-up. No sync. No server. Just you and your progress. Your transformation starts with one photo. Take it today. Download SOLO.SHOTS and turn the next 365 days into something you'll be proud of. Privacy Policy : https://guledaaydemir.github.io/solo.shots/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EndNote4 screens
Solo.Shots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EndNote at none against Solo.Shots's 1. EndNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. Solo.Shots sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. EndNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EndNote ships an update every 4 months, Solo.Shots every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EndNote versus Solo.Shots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEndNoteSolo.Shots
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 purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperClarivate Analytics (US) LLCGul Eda Aydemir

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

Solo.Shots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EndNote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Solo.Shots

Subscriptions1
  • Solo.Shots Premium Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is EndNote free?
EndNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solo.Shots free?
Solo.Shots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EndNote or Solo.Shots have ads?
Solo.Shots shows ads; EndNote does not.
Which is updated more often, EndNote or Solo.Shots?
EndNote ships an update every 4 months, and Solo.Shots every 3 months. Most recently, EndNote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Solo.Shots on October 18, 2026.

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