What's New

This update includes support for iOS 9 and a new Guide where you can add your own custom formatting rules.

App Description

Writing a bibliography can be hard. Keeping track of your resources, quotes and how to format them can be downright daunting. iSource does quick work of formatting bibliography entries and in-text citations for you, saves these formatted entries all in one place and is simlpe and easy to use. iSource even includes a list of the most common formatting rules for you to use as a reference guide.

Using iSource is simple - choose a resource type like a book or encyclopedia, enter the required resource information like Author and web address, and iSource will take care of the rest. Save your citations in the app after they’re generated for your later use.

iSource includes the Guide which includes a list of the most common rules to remember when formatting bibliographies and in-text citations. It’s an invaluable resource meant to help you save time when looking up formatting rules. This list will include more rules in future iSource updates.

To create a finished bibliography, simply copy the formatted citations into your favourite word processor (like Pages or Word), listed alphabetically.


iSource APA assumes you have a basic knowledge of bibliographies, in-text citations, and the APA format. This app also strictly adheres to the Publication Manual of the American Psychology Association version 6.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 24, 2011 New version 1.5.5
  • June 28, 2012 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • August 03, 2012 New version 2.0
  • August 03, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • August 10, 2012 New version 2.0.1
  • September 21, 2012 New version 2.1
  • October 11, 2012 Price decrease: $2.99 -> FREE!
  • October 15, 2012 Price increase: FREE! -> $2.99
  • November 14, 2012 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • November 17, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • December 11, 2012 New version 2.1.1
  • December 30, 2012 Price decrease: $2.99 -> FREE!
  • January 02, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $2.99
  • March 02, 2013 Price increase: $2.99 -> $3.99
  • March 11, 2013 Price decrease: $3.99 -> FREE!
  • March 14, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $3.99
  • June 13, 2013 New version 2.2
  • June 19, 2013 New version 2.2.1
  • August 12, 2013 Price increase: $3.99 -> $4.99
  • December 02, 2013 New version 2.3
  • December 07, 2013 New version 2.3.1
  • March 12, 2014 Price decrease: $4.99 -> $1.99
  • March 14, 2014 New version 2.4
  • March 14, 2014 Price increase: $1.99 -> $4.99
  • November 03, 2014 New version 2.5
  • February 21, 2015 New version 2.5.2
  • September 24, 2015 New version 2.6
  • November 15, 2015 Price decrease: $4.99 -> $3.99
  • February 19, 2016 Price decrease: $3.99 -> $2.99
  • February 19, 2016 Price decrease: $3.99 -> $2.99
  • November 26, 2016 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • November 28, 2016 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99

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