Comparison

Citer vs IdeaMark

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

Head to head
About

Citer

Write academic papers in sections on the go, manage references, and auto-generate citations and reference lists. Supports APA and MLA formats, with PDF and RTF export options.

Highlights
  • Section-based paper writing
  • Online reference search and import
  • Auto-generated citations and reference lists
  • APA and MLA format support
  • PDF and RTF export
  • Reference library for sharing
  • Image insertion
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Citer is a scholarly academic writing app for students & professionals that lets you write an academic paper in sections on the go with ease. A concise & precise reference management system that lets you search & add references and auto-generates citations & reference lists. LOOSE LEAF PAPER - Write one section at a time with each section as big and small as you like e.g. title page, abstract, author note, heading levels, etc. - Figure section lets you add an image such as a chart, graph, photo, drawing, or other illustration itself from the photo library. - You can also rearrange sections simply by drag & drop so that e.g. section 4 becomes section 1. SEARCH REFERENCE & ADD - Search for references online & add it to a paper and it auto-generates the reference entries and citations for you. CONCISE REFERENCE & PRECISE CITATION MACHINE - A concise reference entry which includes the four elements of author, date, title and source and answers the elemental question about a work of Who, When, What & Where. - Contributor element appears only where applicable e.g. for edited book chapters & TV Episode. - You can add a reference manually too and tweak it further and it auto-generates precise citation for you in a specific citation style. AUTOMATIC IN-TEXT CITATION - Auto-generates parenthetical and narrative in-text citation of single or multiple works with further choice of first or subsequent mention. - For APA, you can cite not just pages, but paragraphs, sections, tables, chapters, section names, slide numbers, etc. REFERENCE LIBRARY - A common reference library that lets you share references across papers and automatically adds a reference list section to your paper. REFERENCE TYPES - Comprehensive coverage of all reference types which includes textual works such as periodicals, books, edited book chapters, reports, conference session & presentations, and dissertations & theses. - Data sets, software, and tests. - Audiovisuals such as films or videos, tv series, tv episode and webinar; audio works such as songs and podcast episodes; visual works such as infographic, map and photo. - Online media such as social media and web pages. PDF MAKER - Automatically removes widow & orphan lines and generates PDF for you with reference list in a specific paper format. POWERFUL PAPER FORMATTING - Powerful paper formatting features such as paragraph indentation & alignment, heading levels, cases, superscript, etc. along with basic formatting features such as style, bullet, etc. - A choice of all of Apple's system fonts to choose from, e.g. Arial, Times New Roman, etc. EXPORT TO RTF - Export paper to RTF which retains all the formatting and includes the reference list which you can import & edit in Microsoft Word or Apple Pages app. - Export to MS DOC format only on the Mac. PAPER FORMAT - Citer covers APA & MLA format right now and other paper formats will be added soon. AUTOMATIC iCLOUD SYNC & STORE - Automatically stores all your papers and app data safely on iCloud and syncs across all your devices. ADAPTIVE SPLIT-VIEW USER INTERFACE - Citer is a universal app available on iOS, iPadOS & macOS and adapts its split-view design on the fly so that user gets best & native experience on that platform. Monthly & yearly subscription with free trial period of 3 days for monthly and 7 days for yearly with full access to all features of the app. Requires an active subscription without which you can only read & not edit. Citer's powerful loose-Leaf paper makes writing on the go on a mobile device such as an iPhone, iPad or MacBook a breeze. Whether you are a student writing an essay or a professional writing a manuscript for publication, Citer is the app for writing an academic paper on the go with ease and its concise & precise reference management system will help you understand the work better, provide appropriate credit and avoid plagiarism. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

IdeaMark

Features
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Great ideas are fragile. Capture them before they fade. IdeaMark is an instant idea capture app built for speed. It is designed for founders, writers, and creative thinkers who want to save ideas the moment they appear, without friction or distractions. No loading screens. No complex folders. Just open, write, and save. Why IdeaMark Your brain moves faster than most apps. IdeaMark launches instantly so you never lose a startup idea, content hook, or creative thought again. How It Works • Capture instantly Open the app and start typing right away. Every thought goes into a central inbox for raw ideas. • Organize with ease Quickly review notes and decide whether to act now, save for later, or keep thinking. • Expand when ready Turn short notes into detailed plans by adding structure, clarity, and context when it is time to execute. Key Features • Instant idea capture with zero delay • Clean and distraction free writing experience • Smart organization without complex folders • True dark mode for late night thinking • Secure cloud sync across devices • Privacy focused design with user controlled data Perfect For • Founders tracking startup ideas • Writers saving content topics • Creators planning posts or videos • Thinkers building a second brain Stop losing ideas that matter. Download IdeaMark and capture everything before it is gone. Subscription Information IdeaMark is free to use, but you can upgrade to ideaMark Pro for full access to premium features, including unlimited cloud vault storage and the decision engine. - Monthly Spark: $4.99 per month - Annual Clarity: $49.99 per year Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://teknologya.com/privacy-policy-for-ideamark/

Screenshots

Citer4 screens
IdeaMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IdeaMark at 15.1 against Citer's 17.0. 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. Citer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IdeaMark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Citer versus IdeaMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCiterIdeaMark
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBetyl Pty LtdPalakodeti Nandini

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Citer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

IdeaMark

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Citer free?
Citer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IdeaMark free?
IdeaMark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Citer or IdeaMark have ads?
Neither Citer nor IdeaMark shows ads.

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