# Easy Referencing - Citation

> Supports: Harvard, APA™, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, MHRA & over 10,000 different styles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.easyref.project](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.easyref.project)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.easyref.project`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** AyClass Apps LTD
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 35,604
- **Rating:** 2.71 / 5 (42 ratings)
- **Version:** 31.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-18
- **First published:** 2021-02-11
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easyref.project)
- **Website:** [https://EasyReferencing.com](https://easyreferencing.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://easyreferencing.com/#/privacy](https://easyreferencing.com/#/privacy)

## Description

Easy Referencing is a comprehensive citation tool supporting over 10,000 referencing styles including Harvard, APA™, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, and MHRA. It enables users to generate accurate references by scanning book barcodes or searching a vast online book database, as well as by entering website URLs to automate citation creation. The extension also offers university-specific styles, ensuring compliance with institutional requirements.

Organize your references by projects and modules to keep your academic work structured and export your citations easily into assignments or essays. With a free access model supplemented by optional auto-renewing subscriptions offering a 7-day free trial, Easy Referencing is designed to help students stop losing marks due to incorrect citations and streamline scholarly writing.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.easyref.project.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app easy to use, fast, and accurate for creating references, making it helpful for essay writing and students. However, multiple reviews report issues with hidden subscription fees, bugs that cause crashes when selecting citation styles, and a malfunctioning email function. Some users also note difficulty with scanning non-mainstream books. Customer support responsiveness is appreciated by some users.

### Pros

- Easy to use for manual entry of references
- Fast and accurate referencing
- Helpful tool for essay writing and students
- Responsive customer support

### Cons

- Requires payment/subscription, which is not clearly stated upfront
- Bugs causing app crashes when selecting citation style
- Email to self function does not work properly
- Unable to find some non-mainstream books when scanning

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