# Fresh Cards - Flashcards — Flashcards, beautifully done

> Flashcard app for memorizing information with spaced repetition and multimedia support. (iPhone/iPad app by Allen Ussher.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-cards-flashcards/id1523398835 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Allen Ussher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044100564)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-cards-flashcards/id1523398835/reviews.md

## What is Fresh Cards?

Fresh Cards is a flashcard app that makes it easy to study consistently and remember what you learn. Smart scheduling, flexible study modes, and a clean interface that stays out of your way.

Remember what you study — Every card you review gets automatically scheduled for the right time to see it again, so you're always reinforcing what's fading and not wasting time on what you already know. Just mark cards right or wrong; Fresh Cards handles the scheduling.

Your Study Queue — Just open the app and start. Fresh Cards puts your cards in the best order to study right now — the ones you most need to review first, with new cards waiting at the end. Want a different angle? Switch to Seen or New with a tap, or pick from Weakest, Cram, Manual Order, or Starred when you need something specific.

Three ways to test yourself — Classic card flip, word tile jumble where you arrange the answer, or typed input. Pick the mode that matches how you want to be challenged.

Track your progress — See your streak, daily study history, and a full heatmap of past activity. A look-ahead histogram shows when your cards are coming due, so you can plan ahead and see your workload shrink over time.

Cards that handle anything — Write in plain text, Markdown, or HTML, with MathJax support for math equations. Add images, audio, and text-to-speech to any card. Organize with decks, folders, and tags. Import from a CSV or text file to get started fast.

Capture cards anywhere — Add new cards from any app with the iOS and Mac Share Extension, or use Quick Capture to jot down a card the moment an idea strikes. Siri Shortcuts and App Intents let you wire up your own study flows.

Features at a glance:

- Spaced repetition scheduling — automatic, no manual ratings
- Study Queue that orders cards optimally, plus Seen, New, Weakest, Cram, Manual Order, and Starred filters
- Three study modes: flip, word jumble, and typed input
- Stats screen with streak, bar chart, and full history heatmap
- Look-ahead histogram to plan future study sessions
- Images, audio, and text-to-speech on any card
- Plain text, Markdown, HTML, and MathJax support
- Organize with decks, folders, and tags
- Bulk import from CSV or text file
- Share Extension and Quick Capture for adding cards on the go
- Siri Shortcuts and App Intents support
- Native Mac and iOS apps with iCloud sync


Terms of use:
https://www.freshcardsapp.com/terms/

Privacy policy:
https://www.freshcardsapp.com/help/privacy.html

## Key features

- Create cards with text, image, and audio
- Spaced repetition learning
- MathJax for math equations
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Slideshow mode
- Multiple review modes
- Import/export cards (Anki compatible)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade Discounted | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-cards-flashcards/id1523398835/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App and developer

*2026-08-07, version 3.0.12*

Great app and very responsive developer- really appreciated

### 1/5 — Used to be useful before “Upgrade”

*2026-08-05, version 3.0.12*

What used to be an elegant and simple tool has been upgraded to include unnecessary complications rendering unusable - off to find a better product.

### 3/5 — New release issues

*2026-07-27*

Some cards show blank when flipped. Need a fix for this.

**Developer response:** This should be fixed now. Please let me know if it still is a problem. I'd appreciate an update on the review too if possible. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Great flashcard app

*2026-06-13*

I use this daily and really enjoy the design and functionality.

### 5/5 — Perfect app

*2026-05-29*

Great iOS & Mac app for studying. It’s feature rich, updates come regularly, and the developer is responsive. Must buy.

### 5/5 — Better home page design needed

*2025-03-10*

Best flash card app for iOS! Synchronizes seamlessly with Mac. Purchased immediately. The home page design could be more in line with Apple’s design, but otherwise, it’s awesome.

### 5/5 — Amazing App - Exciting Roadmap

*2024-12-27, version 2.21.0*

This is the app I was looking for. Intuitive interface, enjoyable design, seamless syncing with iCloud, one-time purchase, match cards, etc. I’ve read the roadmap, and I’m already excited for upcoming features!

### 5/5 — Amazing App - Exciting Roadmap

*2024-12-27, version 2.21.0*

This is the app I was looking for. Intuitive interface, enjoyable design, seamless syncing with iCloud, one-time purchase, match cards, etc. I’ve read the roadmap, and I’m already excited for upcoming features!

### 2/5 — Difficult to use if you have vision problems

*2024-12-02*

There is no way to change the font size display while editing/organizing, and in order to see any font customizations through markdown or HTML, you have to be actively doing a lesson, which makes this app difficult to use for someone with even mild vision disabilities. I really wanted to like this because I appreciate that the developers charge a one-time cost instead of a subscription model, but I can't really use it, so I regret paying for it. I guess it's fine as long as your eyes are young and perfectly healthy.

**Developer response:** Hi, this is great feedback and something that I can definitely fix in future updates. I can empathize as my eyesight is also starting to get worse, so I will definitely improve this. If you have time, I'd appreciate if you could send me an email at support@ussher.ca with more details so that I can make sure to improve the font sizes on all the screens where they're too small.

### 4/5 — 4 stars for now but an option is needed

*2024-11-20, version 2.21.0*

Update*** we need the option to log in other devices other than on Apple devices. A website for example, so we can use this on all computers other than MacBooks. 

Will rate 5 stars it's just this 1 issue. Thanks

## Frequently asked questions about Fresh Cards

### What is Fresh Cards?

Fresh Cards is a flashcard application designed to help users memorize a large amount of information. It incorporates spaced repetition learning, a user-friendly interface, and various multimedia options for creating study materials.

### What are the key features of Fresh Cards?

Key features include creating cards with text, images, and audio, displaying math equations with MathJax, text-to-speech, slideshow mode, multiple review modes, and the ability to import/export cards in various formats, including Anki decks.

### How much does Fresh Cards cost?

The app offers a free version with core functionalities. A one-time payment is available to upgrade to the Pro version, which unlocks additional features. There are no ongoing subscriptions.

### What devices is Fresh Cards compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact compatibility details. However, it mentions iCloud sync, suggesting it is available on Apple devices. Text-to-speech functionality requires voice support from the operating system.

### What are common use cases for Fresh Cards?

Common use cases include preparing for exams, mastering foreign languages, dominating trivia nights, and generally enhancing knowledge retention. The app's features support both quick reviews and in-depth study sessions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2026-08-23

- Added All filter to make it easier to just show all your cards in the playlist
- Added toggle to disable the new card Preview
- Fixed CSV import issues with CSV files that used quotes and newlines on the first line
- Added iCloud cleanup in settings to remove unnecessary pre-version 3 files from iCloud Drive

### 3.0.12 — 2026-08-01

- Fixed bug where back side of a card was often shown instead of the front (due to front not having text but images or audio attached to it were not yet downloaded)
- If images or audio files are not available (still downloading due to sync) when a study session begins, a placeholder indicating the missing media is now shown
- Fixed animation bug when flipping and marking cards that could lead to the card disappearing
- Fixed bug where restarting a playlist in a study session would often still show the Preview for cards even though they were reviewed in the session already
- Fixed bug where multi-line cloze deletions weren't recognized

### 3.0.11 — 2026-07-16

- Fixed an iCloud sync issue where a large study-history record could quietly stop a device from syncing to your other devices
- You can now export a whole deck — including its cards, images, and audio — to a .zip file, and import that file back into Fresh Cards (on either your Mac or iPhone/iPad)

### 3.0.10 — 2026-07-10

- Added an "iCloud storage full — sync paused" status in the playlist when iCloud storage is full, so a blocked sync is no longer silent
- Added a "Scan Record Sizes" diagnostic (Settings → Diagnostics) to help identify data that iCloud is unable to sync
- Reduced redundant iCloud upload activity that could occasionally show an "Uploading…" status even when already fully synced

### 3.0.9 — 2026-07-08

- Fixed issue with drag and drop of a large number of cards which could cause sync to be blocked

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