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Brainscape - Study Flashcards

Brainscape - Study Flashcards

Learn Faster & Remember Longer

21K ratings
913 reviews
#197 in top-grossing Education
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 15, 2011
  • September 2, 2026

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About

This app uses AI and spaced repetition to help you learn faster and remember longer. Create your own multimedia flashcards or access a vast marketplace of expert-curated content for various subjects and exams. It's designed for serious learners who want to optimize their study time.

✓AI-powered flashcard maker
✓Spaced repetition algorithm
✓Expert-curated flashcard marketplace
✓Create multimedia flashcards
✓Collaborative content creation
✓Active recall and self-assessment
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Brainscape. Based on 21K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Amazing flashcard app
  • 👍Great for studying and learning
  • 👍Helpful for passing exams and tests
  • 👍Convenient to use on mobile devices
  • 👍Effective spaced repetition algorithm
  • 👍Useful for language learning

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription
  • 🐛Buggy app with crashes and syncing issues
  • 🔒Limited functionality in free version
  • 👎Difficult to edit and organize cards
  • 👎Inaccuracies in some pre-made decks
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What's New in Brainscape

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September 2, 2026

There’s no earth-shattering news here. Just quiet little code improvements whispering “You got this” while you study. Because you do. Look at how far you've come. Do you ever think about how much your younger self would be impressed by you? Keep learning. You got this.

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Subscription plans

Brainscape Pro

A Brainscape Pro subscription will give you unlimited access to flashcards on the Brainscape Market. New cards are added every day, created by certified experts around the world. You’ll also gain access to several premium study and file-sharing features

$19.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$199.99

Brainscape Pro Lifetime

A Brainscape Pro subscription will give you unlimited access to flashcards on the Brainscape Market. New cards are added every day, created by certified experts around the world. You’ll also gain access to several premium study and file-sharing features

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Top Grossing

📉 197-4

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This app dropped -4 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on September 5, 2026.

User reviews

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Very good

O melhor deste app é a usabilidade tanto no PC quanto no celular. Os cards sincronizam perfeitamente. Uso há mais de 5 anos!
julianavbfjulianavbf

Flash Cards Right

Studying for the national licensure exam and the cards are great!
ChaisDChaisD

I love this application!

I love this app! It is very helpful and useful! Thank you very much to the developers! I am constantly recommending this app to my friends!
SupernayaSupernaya

Great app

Great App to work in. Beautiful interface
Dr Nadeem asiDr Nadeem asi

LOVE IT!!

I’ve used this app for several different classes and courses and it NEVER fails me! I love that it’s ad free, and you can create many different sections for studying. It really helps you memorize!
ElleP.2002ElleP.2002
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes when switching between cards

Bug

Syncing issues causing data loss

Bug

Difficulty importing and organizing custom cards

Bug

Inconsistent performance on different devices

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow more customization of cards (e.g., adding images, audio)

Feature

Improve search and browsing functionality

Feature

Provide more detailed progress tracking and statistics

Feature

Offer family/group subscription plans

Feature

Add support for more languages

Feature

FAQ

What is Brainscape?

Brainscape is an AI-powered flashcard application designed to help users learn faster and remember longer. It utilizes a scientifically proven spaced repetition algorithm combined with active recall and self-assessment to optimize study time. Users can create their own flashcards or access a large marketplace of expert-curated content.

How does the spaced repetition algorithm work?

The app's intelligent study system presents flashcards at scientifically determined intervals. If you know a concept well, you'll see the flashcard less often. If you struggle with a concept, you'll see it more frequently at shorter intervals until it's deeply ingrained in your memory.

What are the pricing options for Brainscape?

Creating and sharing basic text flashcards is free. For unlimited access to all content, premium features like bookmarks, and image creation, users can upgrade to Pro. Pro subscriptions are available monthly, every six months, annually, or as a one-time lifetime purchase.

What kind of content is available on Brainscape?

Brainscape offers a diverse array of flashcard content created by top experts, publishers, schools, and fellow users. This includes subjects like foreign languages, high-stakes exams (AP, MBE, Series 7, NCLEX, MCAT), and over a million user-generated subjects available on the Knowledge Genome.

Can I create my own flashcards?

Yes, you can easily create and organize thousands of multimedia flashcards featuring text, images, and audio files directly within the app and on the website. You can also share your created decks with classmates and collaborate on content development.