# Cerebo: Flashcards & Study — Spaced Repetition for Exams

> Rich flashcard creation and spaced repetition study tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Patnuru Satwik Patro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cerebo-flashcards-and-study/id6765842543 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patnuru Satwik Patro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896097340)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-10-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cerebo-flashcards-and-study/id6765842543/reviews.md

## What is Cerebo?

Cerebo is a powerful flashcard app for subjects that don't fit on a plain index card. Build rich cards with LaTeX math, code, tables, images, audio and PDFs, then use spaced repetition to remember them.

Write cards with real formatting — LaTeX math, syntax-highlighted code, tables, images, audio and PDFs — then let proven spaced repetition decide what you see and when.


BUILT FOR REAL SUBJECTS

Most flashcard apps give you two text boxes. Cerebo gives you a block editor: stack text, math, code, tables and media in any order, on the front and the back of a card.

• LaTeX math, rendered properly — inline and as display equations
• Function graphs — plot curves, or a 3D surface you can rotate with a finger
• Syntax-highlighted code blocks
• Markdown tables, headings, lists and quotes
• Images, audio recordings and PDF attachments
• Extract text from a photo or scanned page with OCR
• Cloze deletions — hide any part of a card and reveal it as you go
• Link related cards together and jump between them
• Read any card aloud, or translate it in place
• Generate a card's answer with Apple Intelligence — entirely on-device, on iPhones and iPads that support it


SPACED REPETITION THAT DOES THE WORK

Cerebo schedules each card with the SM-2 algorithm — the same approach behind decades of memory research. Cards you find easy move out to longer intervals. Cards you struggle with come back soon.

• A per-deck daily limit on new cards. Reviews are never capped, so nothing that's due is ever hidden from you
• Learning steps, lapse handling and adjustable ease
• Browse mode when you want to read through a deck instead of being tested
• A statistics view with a review heatmap, retention rate and a workload forecast for the days ahead


BRING YOUR EXISTING DECKS

• Import Anki .apkg and .colpkg files — cards, media, cloze, reverse cards and nested decks all come across
• Nested Anki decks become categories automatically
• Import an Anki package straight into an existing deck, or copy cards from one deck to another — duplicates are skipped
• Import and export CSV and JSON
• Export back out to .apkg any time — your cards are never locked in


EVERYWHERE YOU STUDY

• Apple Watch app for reviewing on your wrist
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets showing what's due
• Live Activity that tracks a study session in progress
• Siri and Shortcuts — "open my Pharmacology deck"
• Spotlight search finds individual cards
• Full keyboard, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support


YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS

Cerebo collects nothing. There are no accounts, no analytics, no advertising and no tracking — the app makes no network calls of its own.

Everything works offline. iCloud sync — on by default when you're signed in, and one switch to turn off — moves your decks between your own devices through your private iCloud account, which only you can read.


FREE — NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTION

Cerebo is free. No subscription, no paywalled decks, no ads, and nothing to buy inside the app.


Questions or feedback: satwikdev12@gmail.com

## Key features

- Rich card editor with text, math, code, images, audio, PDFs
- Spaced repetition algorithm (SM-2)
- Import Anki decks (.apkg, .colpkg)
- Offline functionality and iCloud sync
- Apple Watch app and widgets
- OCR for text extraction from images
- Apple Intelligence for answer generation

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cerebo-flashcards-and-study/id6765842543/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app to stay organized

*2026-09-30*

Use AI to organize your study material efficiently and partner you in your learning process. I like that everything stays on device and hence secure.

### 5/5 — Finally, flash cards that don’t feel outdated

*2026-09-20*

The AI makes creating cards so much faster. I can type the question and have Cerebo generate the answer for me, even offline. It’s simple, fast, and removes a lot of the annoying setup that usually comes with making flash cards.

## Frequently asked questions about Cerebo

### What makes Cerebo different from other flashcard apps?

Cerebo allows for rich card creation with LaTeX math, code, tables, images, audio, and PDFs, going beyond simple text boxes. It also offers advanced features like function graphing and on-device answer generation with Apple Intelligence.

### Can I import my existing flashcards into Cerebo?

Yes, Cerebo supports importing Anki .apkg and .colpkg files, including cards, media, cloze deletions, and nested decks. You can also import and export CSV and JSON files.

### Does Cerebo work offline?

Yes, Cerebo is designed to work entirely offline. All your decks and study materials are stored locally on your device. iCloud sync is available for seamless data transfer between your own devices.

### How does Cerebo handle spaced repetition?

Cerebo uses the SM-2 algorithm for spaced repetition, similar to decades of memory research. Cards you find easy are scheduled at longer intervals, while difficult cards reappear sooner.

### Is Cerebo free to use?

Yes, Cerebo is completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. All features are available to all users without any cost.

### What devices does Cerebo support?

Cerebo is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also features Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Live Activities, and Siri integration for convenient study sessions.

### Does Cerebo have ads?

No, Cerebo is ad-free. The app explicitly states it has no advertising and makes no network calls of its own, ensuring a focused study experience.

### How often is Cerebo updated?

Cerebo was last updated on 2026-09-20 with version 1.0.1. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates active development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-20

Cerebo 1.0.1 is built for iOS 27 and ready for iPhone Duo.

iPhone Duo
• Fold it like a laptop to study: your card on the top panel, large rating buttons where your thumbs are, and a Show Question button to flip back.
• The math, code and graph editors show the finished result on the top panel while you type below. With the keyboard up, switch between Edit and Preview.

Everywhere
• Inline math such as 2π and π/2 now reads as symbols, not LaTeX source.
• Apple Intelligence can write π in graph ranges, and Cerebo plots it.
• 3D surfaces label their axes x, y and z.
• The search button uses Liquid Glass on iOS 26 and later.
• On iPad, cards and rating buttons sit in a comfortable reading column.
• "Generating answer…" shows while Apple Intelligence is working.

Fixes
• Math blocks now appear on first reveal on iPhone Duo.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-19

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-03.*
