Citation Generator vs EBSCO Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Citation Generator
Easily create APA 7th Edition in-text citations and full references for a wide range of sources. This offline tool provides pre-formatted templates and step-by-step guidance to simplify academic writing.
- APA 7th Edition formatting
- 20+ source types supported
- Offline functionality
- Pre-formatted APA template
- Step-by-step formatting guide
- On-device citation storage
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Citation Generator helps you correctly format American Psychological Association (APA™) 7th Edition in-text citations and references. FEATURES: - Generate reference and in-text citations from 20 different source types, including artworks, audio files, books, blogs, Facebook content, government documents, journals, lectures, magazines, newspapers, online news articles, online images, online videos, podcasts, power point presentations, software, websites, Wikipedia content, X tweets, and YouTube videos. - No internet required. Use the app anywhere with or without access to the internet. - Download a pre-formatted APA™ template document so you can focus on writing, not formatting. - Learn how to set up your Word document correctly with step-by-step guidance. - Your citations are stored on your device, ready for copy-pasting or printing. Why Students Love Citation Generator Imagine this: You’ve just finished writing your essay, and now comes the tedious part, formatting your sources correctly. Instead of second guessing citation rules, simply input your source details, and Citation Generator does the rest. Download now! American Psychological Association (APA™) is a registered trademark of the American Psychological Association.
EBSCO Mobile
Access your library's scholarly content and research materials on the go. Search, select, and read eBooks directly from the app, with seamless syncing between desktop and mobile devices. Continue your academic projects conveniently from anywhere.
- Connect to your library
- Search library content
- Access eBooks directly
- Sync across devices
- View eBook accessibility info
- EBSCO Open Search option
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Make progress on your research anytime, anywhere with EBSCO’s mobile app! Find and connect to your library, then simply search, choose, and use your library’s content. Continue your research projects even when you’re away from your desk thanks to syncing across desktop and mobile devices. Access eBooks directly from the app and find accessibility information in the eBook detail card. Designed to provide library users with an easy way to access library resources, the EBSCO app makes scholarly research more convenient. Users, please note that if you can't find (or are unable to sign-in to) your library institution, please choose "EBSCO Open Search" from the institution list and follow the prompt to start using the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EBSCO Mobile at Free against Citation Generator's $3.59. EBSCO Mobile also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, 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
EBSCO Mobile is free to download; Citation Generator costs $3.59 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Citation Generator ships an update every 2 months, EBSCO Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Citation Generator | EBSCO Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.59 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.6 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 31.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Gillman | EBSCO Publishing |
Customer experience
Citation Generator
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In-app purchases
Citation Generator
No in-app purchases
EBSCO Mobile
No in-app purchases
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