C.A.S.E. vs RelatedWorks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
C.A.S.E.
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Look back at your past: how many of your decisions were truly the result of systematic thinking? Is your current life path one you genuinely chose for yourself? Without a systematic personal framework, path dependence becomes the greatest obstacle to personal growth. Fortunately, we can change this. By recording every new insight or piece of knowledge you gain, connections and profound understanding will emerge over time. As these insights become systematized, you gain a holistic perspective on the choices right in front of youβand C.A.S.E. can significantly accelerate this process. Key Features: 3D Mind Map View: Visualize your thoughts in a new dimension. Dual-Screen Support: Operate mind maps across two screens for maximum efficiency. Integrated Productivity: Built-in Calendar and Task Management system. Outline Mode: Instantly switch between visual maps and structured outlines. High Performance: Seamlessly handle thousands of nodes without lag. Unified Node Management: Manage nodes centrally across different maps. Actionable Links: Create direct links between mind map nodes and tasks. And much more...
RelatedWorks
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RelatedWorks is a native macOS and iOS/iPadOS app built for Computer Science researchers. It helps you manage the papers you read, annotate them with cross-referenced notes, and automatically draft the Related Works section of your next paper. Features * Project-based workspaces β one project per paper you're writing * Import PDFs with AI-powered metadata extraction (macOS only) * PDF Inbox via Share Extension β send PDFs from Safari or Files into a synced Inbox, then bulk import captured papers on macOS * Search DBLP and arXiv to fetch bibliographic data automatically (macOS only) * Semantic IDs β give each paper a short memorable tag like @Transformer or @BERT * Cross-reference annotations β link papers using @mentions in your notes * Citation Graph β compare @mentions, in-project references, and shared outside references for each project (macOS only) * Generate a streaming LaTeX-ready Related Works draft with one click (macOS only) * Per-project generation prompts with presets for Survey, Research Paper, Tech Report, or Custom (macOS only) * Export BibTeX entries fetched from DBLP or auto-generated (macOS only) * iCloud Drive sync β keep your library in sync across Mac and iPhone/iPad * Export, import, and open projects from Finder as .relatedworks files (macOS); import projects on iPhone and iPad * Supports Ollama and Google Gemini (macOS only) * iPhone and iPad companion app β browse papers, review notes, and make lightweight edits on the go * Automation and linking support β relatedworks:// deep links, read-only AppleScript, and Hookmark integration On iPhone and iPad, RelatedWorks is designed primarily as a companion viewer and lightweight editor for your research library. The iOS/iPadOS app does not require or rely on any AI backend; instead, it syncs your library seamlessly from the macOS version via iCloud. You can comfortably browse papers, review notes, and refine annotations on the go, making it easy to continue working on your literature and prepare for writing wherever you are. Any annotations you edit on iPhone or iPad automatically sync back to your Mac, providing a smooth βgo-and-workβ experience for paper reading and writing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: C.A.S.E. at 15.0 against RelatedWorks's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | C.A.S.E. | RelatedWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junze Ma | Junxue ZHANG |
In-app purchases
C.A.S.E.
No in-app purchases
RelatedWorks
No in-app purchases





