# Fresh Cards - Flashcards — user reviews > 37 indexed App Store user reviews of Fresh Cards by Allen Ussher, rated 4.80/5 from 63 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-cards-flashcards/id1523398835/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-cards-flashcards/id1523398835.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 57 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (11 of 37) ### 5/5 — Great app! *2024-06-28* This app is well worth the money. It syncs beautifully across my devices and is very simple and intuitive to use. I'm using it to learn a long list of Spanish words, and it has been incredibly useful. Plus, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS! Thank you to the developers for having a one-time cost on it. I would highly recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Smooth and easy *2023-09-17, version 2.15* I tried a couple of flashcard apps but I immediately loved how nice this was to use so thank you to whoever made this! ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-08-02, version 2.14* Amazing app and really easy to use, especially like how you can search in your flashcards notes or answers which helps when doing exams. Definitely recommend! Only downside I have is that when you're making flashcards, if you tap anywhere outside of where you fill in your flashcards, it deletes the card. It becomes quite annoying when you had alot of information in the flashcard and it just goes away if you accidentally click outside the area ### 5/5 — 👍👍👍👍👍 *2023-07-10, version 2.14* Multi-device flashcard near perfection ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2023-07-06* I like the stats, it helps me to see my progress. ### 5/5 — The best Flashcards I have ever used *2023-04-12, version 2.14* Fresh Cards are the most intuitive and flexible Flashcards I have used. A great product! ### 5/5 — Simple and well worth it *2023-01-25* If you feel that an app like Anki is too complicated or wastes time with its complexity but you don’t want to pay a subscription then this is the app for you. It is by far the best non-subscription flashcard app I’ve found. I purchased the full version of the app ($15 USD) a couple months ago. The only two cons I can think of are that it has a couple less features than some other flashcard apps and that its layout is not the most intuitive with different locations for where deck vs card settings are stored. However, it has many amazing features that make it 100% worthwhile even if it is behind on a few minor features. It has an uncluttered layout, appealing aesthetics, a unique and useful combination of tags plus “what you see is what you review”, and different modes for reviewing cards and marking them as complete. Some of the missing features are on the roadmap and likely to come soon. The developer has great response time to my questions or feedback and has been friendly in his responses. All of which are bonus points to an already great app. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2022-08-28* This is such a great app. Really simple to use while still being very powerful. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — I feel like our feedback does something! *2022-02-10, version 2.2.0* Dear Developer, a few weeks back, I reviewed your app, mentioning a few issues like iCloud synchronisation and app logo not matching on macOS and iOS. You improved every aspect of the app. The new UI and UX is fantastic. I love it. Also, it was hilarious to read “Let’s pretend the previous one never existed” regarding the old macOS logo 😄. The new version enriches the learning processes; I like it when the session goes on bunches of 5 when I intend to review hundred of cards on one go; before, when I used to do it and stop halfway, the session wouldn't get recorded as completed (I believe remembering). However, I noticed a bug on the app; I don't know if it happened because I reviewed too many cards in one day, even though I had reached my daily goal already, but in one deck of 161 cards after completing an extra review session not part of the daily review, it changed the “Reviewed Today” counter to “1162”. Of course, I didn't review that many. It might be the counting of how many times I revised all the cards during that day? I don't know. I don't see that happening on the macOS yet. I would also like to recommend a feature for future updates; it would be great to be able to record audio directly from the app when creating a New Card and insert it onto the Front or Back card. E.g. Record myself or my foreign friend or a particular part of my learning resources currently; the only way I upload audio is by using a text to audio website, converting the word to mp3 and then uploading it onto the Mac OS app. Still, it starts getting tedious; the other option is to trim every part of my audio lessons to get those few seconds of that pronunciation, but again very dull. The idea of recording directly would make the process quick and straightforward, creation of a new resource. Again, thank you very much for the update! 🙏 ### 5/5 — I feel like our feedback does something! *2022-02-10, version 2.2.0* Dear Developer, a few weeks back, I reviewed your app, mentioning a few issues like iCloud synchronisation and app logo not matching on macOS and iOS. You improved every aspect of the app. The new UI and UX is fantastic. I love it. Also, it was hilarious to read “Let’s pretend the previous one never existed” regarding the old macOS logo 😄. The new version enriches the learning processes; I like it when the session goes on bunches of 5 when I intend to review hundred of cards on one go; before, when I used to do it and stop halfway, the session wouldn't get recorded as completed (I believe remembering). However, I noticed a bug on the app; I don't know if it happened because I reviewed too many cards in one day, even though I had reached my daily goal already, but in one deck of 161 cards after completing an extra review session not part of the daily review, it changed the “Reviewed Today” counter to “1162”. Of course, I didn't review that many. It might be the counting of how many times I revised all the cards during that day? I don't know. I don't see that happening on the macOS yet. I would also like to recommend a feature for future updates; it would be great to be able to record audio directly from the app when creating a New Card and insert it onto the Front or Back card. E.g. Record myself or my foreign friend or a particular part of my learning resources currently; the only way I upload audio is by using a text to audio website, converting the word to mp3 and then uploading it onto the Mac OS app. Still, it starts getting tedious; the other option is to trim every part of my audio lessons to get those few seconds of that pronunciation, but again very dull. The idea of recording directly would make the process quick and straightforward, creation of a new resource. Again, thank you very much for the update! 🙏 ### 5/5 — Perfect *2021-07-09* Simple, smart, stylish. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — The app decides when I can review, not me *2021-03-09* This is ridiculous. The app won't let me review the cards that I have already reviewed. **Developer response:** Hi, the latest version of the Mac app (2.0) now offers multiple modes to review cards. You can review cards over and over again. I'd love for you to give the app a try again and let me know what you think! ### 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. ### 2/5 — Promising app but bugs/inconsistencies let it down *2021-12-17, version 2.00* Good app, however seems to be some bugs that need addressing?? I got this so i could sync between my mobile and desktop, and I love the clean design. It works excellent on my mobile app but last week I suddenly noticed all my cards had disappeard on my desktop app. Now it's a pain to use. Can you please assist? ### 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! ### 3/5 — 3 stars for now but an option is needed *2024-06-17* We need the option to log in and out so we can use this app on our Macs. I bought the premium and this is still not an option..? Will rate 5 stars it's just this 1 issue. Thanks **Developer response:** Thank you for the review. Could you email support@ussher.ca with more details of your request? There is a Mac version of the app today that you can install and run. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by logging in and out of the app. The app just uses the Apple ID you use for your phone or your Mac, so if you use the same Apple ID on the Mac, you can install and run the app there as well with the same purchase. ### 3/5 — An excellent app crippled by a single major design flaw *2021-04-27* The good: Excellent overall in terms of design, intuitive use and speed of creating new cards. A model for other apps. The bad: To me it has a fatal flaw. Say you create a deck of 50 Italian verbs. You then want to review 30 cards. Well, Fresh Cards doesn’t allow you to review all thirty. If first selects 4? 5? cards for you, then displays them again and again. At first I assumed I had the wrong settings, or, making sure those were correct, maybe the program had a significant bug. No—it’s actually designed this way. The problem here is the assumption that memory works with this kind of repeated, quick succession exposure. Can’t remember one card? With Fresh Cards you’ll see it again in 10 seconds. And then 10 seconds after that. Meanwhile, you’re not getting access to the other cards you’ve taken the time to create and want to review. There is, to me, an obvious inefficiency here. Plus, it creates frustration, which is to be avoided if possible in a learning environment. However, the philosophy of Fresh Cards seems to be ‘just power through it’. This is not good educational psychology. The whole point of doing flashcards presupposes that you’re going to be continually frustrated a tiny bit by all the things you don’t remember. But the solution to this is not to amplify the frustration by restricting your access to other cards by continually forcing you to see cards you’ve already seen multiple time before. This should not be a video game where you have to slay a monster to get through the door. Memory doesn’t function in exact parallel with the algorithm that Fresh Cards uses. If you want to create a deck of 100 cards, Fresh Cards won’t allow you to review them unless you first endure its again and again and again and again repeat of 4 or 5 cards. Please know this before you buy. I don’t think the developer yet appreciates what a bottleneck this will be for many. -Including myself. I’m retiring Fresh Cards in search of a better system. **Developer response:** Hi, I'd love for you to give the new version of the app a try. Version 2.0 now offers multiple review modes and a better lesson system. The lesson system reduces re-review of cards, even when you get them wrong. Please give it a try and let me know what you think. ### 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 ### 4/5 — Beautiful but lacking export options *2024-11-17* I really wanted to like this app, as the UI design is beautiful and the UX seamless. The import options are great, but it only exports to its own fresh card format. So i can't use it with other flash card programs, say on windows. This is a deakbreaker for me. ### 4/5 — New user *2023-12-13, version 2.17* Just paid for the pro version. Looking good so far. I’m learning French and using the cards to learn irregular verbs as a starter. A future opportunity might be to have a market place where users can submit their own decks and to buy and sell decks. Or for the developer to commission new decks to sell. (I’d pay for content) 🙂 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great App and developer *2026-08-07, version 3.0.12* Great app and very responsive developer- really appreciated ### 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! ### 5/5 — The one! *2024-11-18* I checked out a number flashcard apps. This is simple to use, non-subscription, and more than meets my needs. I love the auto reading of text feature and the ability to add audio files. I happily paid for the app. I think it’s important to support excellent developers. ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2024-11-18* This is a great flash card app. Easy to use. Love the auto speaking of text feature and ability to add audio. No subscription required. I happily paid for it. They are incredibly responsive to feature requests. ### 5/5 — The Perfect App for Uni *2024-09-20, version 2.20* I use this app on my macbook and on my phone to study - it has made studying wayy easier! Keep it up guys! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-08-26* Great app, my preferred source for all my flashcards and would definitely recommend to anyone. The free version was great and will do the job for anyone, the paid version feels worth it as well. Please add a widget, this app would be a 10/10 if it had a widget. It would be so useful for a widget to be able to remind you of a deck you haven’t reviewed in a while, or to display a certain deck that you’re focusing on, or to display the individual cards in a deck. It would be even more incredible if the widget had interact ability, like the reminders widget does, so that it would display a card, you tap the widget, and it displays the other side, that would be incredible. Personally I use this app in 5-10 minute segments throughout the day, a widget would make that whole process much better in my opinion. --- *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 2026-08-29.*