SwiphtBib

Write papers, manage references, and cite as you go. Academic writing and citation management built natively for iPhone.

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Reference library

Collect, organize, and annotate references with groups, notes, and attached PDFs, in the spirit of Bookends.

Structured manuscripts

Draft papers with section structure and a focused writing surface designed for academic work, inspired by Essayist.

Citations and bibliographies

Insert in-text citations and generate formatted bibliographies in common styles as you write.

Import and export

Bring in references via standard formats and export your library and manuscripts, in the spirit of Zotero and EndNote.

Read and annotate PDFs

Read attached PDFs, highlight, and keep your notes beside the reference they belong to.

Private by design

Your library and manuscripts stay on your device; we run no servers that collect your content.

Pricing

Free download on iPhone.
60-day free trial.
One-time US$19.99 feature unlock; purchased features stay usable forever.
Optional paid updates for major future releases.
Requires iOS 17 or later. Family Sharing is disabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is SwiphtBib?

SwiphtBib is an iPhone app that combines academic writing, citation, and reference management, drawing on the strengths of Essayist, Bookends, Zotero, and EndNote.

How is SwiphtBib priced?

SwiphtBib is a free download with a 60-day trial. A one-time US$19.99 feature unlock keeps the included features forever, with optional paid updates for major future releases.

Where can I get SwiphtBib?

SwiphtBib will be available on the App Store, with a TestFlight beta for early testers.

Questions? Email swiphtbib@swiphtgroup.com.