# Space: Spaced Repetition — Study Smart - Anki Alternative

> Spaced repetition flashcard app for efficient learning and long-term memory. (iPhone/iPad app by Till Friebe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-spaced-repetition/id1546202212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Till Friebe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202214)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 143 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Swedish and 1 more
- Released: 2020-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-spaced-repetition/id1546202212/reviews.md

## What is Space?

Forgetting what you study? You're not alone.

Space is the flashcard app that makes remembering effortless. Beautiful design. Zero setup. Just open and learn.

Join 160,000+ learners who created over 6.9 million flashcards with Space.

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WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE SPACE

SIMPLE & BEAUTIFUL
No confusing settings. No cluttered interface. Just you and your cards. Open the app and start learning in seconds.

REMEMBER FOREVER
Our spaced repetition algorithm learns your memory patterns and shows cards right before you forget. Study less, remember more. The same science trusted by medical students worldwide.

WORKS OFFLINE
No Wi-Fi? No problem. Learn anywhere with full offline support. Your progress syncs automatically when you reconnect.

AI CREATES CARDS FOR YOU
Paste a URL, upload a PDF or EPUB, or snap a photo of your notes. Space transforms any source into perfect flashcards in seconds.

MASTER ANY LANGUAGE
Japanese (JLPT N5-N1), Spanish, German, Korean, Chinese, and 50+ more. Over 600,000 language cards from our community.

BUILT FOR MED STUDENTS
Anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, biochemistry. Trusted by medical and nursing students preparing for USMLE, NCLEX, and board exams.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Streaks, daily goals, and detailed statistics keep you motivated. Take rest days without breaking your streak.

10,000+ COMMUNITY DECKS
Browse JLPT vocabulary, anatomy atlases, history timelines, and more. Start learning instantly.

IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE
Anki (with your learning progress intact), CSV, Excel, Google Sheets. Switch to Space in minutes, not hours.

RICH CARD FORMATS
Images, math formulas, drawings, code blocks, and GIFs. Create cards as detailed as your subject demands.

SYNC ACROSS ALL DEVICES
Start on iPhone, continue on iPad, finish on Mac. Your progress follows you everywhere.

STUDY TOGETHER
Share decks with classmates. Learn together, succeed together.

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HOW SPACE WORKS

1. Create or find flashcards - Build your own deck, generate with AI, or browse 10,000+ community decks
2. Study with spaced repetition - Our algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect time for your memory
3. Remember forever - Watch your knowledge grow as you study less and retain more

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WHAT'S INCLUDED FOR FREE

- Unlimited flashcards and decks
- Spaced repetition algorithm
- Full offline support
- Sync across all your devices
- Streaks and daily goals
- Rich formatting (images, math, code, drawings)
- Text-to-speech in 40+ languages
- Dark mode
- Import from Anki, CSV, Excel, Google Sheets
- 10,000+ community decks
- Collaboration and sharing
- 7 free AI generations per month

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SPACE PRO

Unlock unlimited AI:
- Generate flashcards from any URL, PDF, or EPUB
- Space Explain: AI explanations while you learn
- Unlimited photo-to-flashcard
- Priority support

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WHAT LEARNERS SAY

"Helped me crush USMLE Step 1 - the spaced repetition scheduling is perfect"
"Finally an Anki alternative with a beautiful UI"
"Might just be the best app for classes"
"Absolutely vital to me becoming a doctor"

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LOOKING FOR AN ANKI ALTERNATIVE?

Space gives you the power of spaced repetition without the complexity. No manual scheduling. No confusing add-ons. No ugly interface. Import your Anki decks with your learning progress intact and start studying with a beautiful, modern app.

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PERFECT FOR

- Pre-med & med students (MCAT, USMLE, NCLEX prep)
- Language learners (JLPT, DELE, HSK prep)
- University & grad students (GRE, bar exam, CPA)
- AP & SAT test prep
- Anyone preparing for exams

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Don't let forgetting hold you back. Download Space.

Questions? support@getspace.app

## Key features

- Spaced repetition algorithm
- AI flashcard generation
- Offline access
- Community decks
- Cross-device sync
- Rich card formatting
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Space Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1€ Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3€ Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10€ Donation | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Deck | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-spaced-repetition/id1546202212/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just what you need

*2026-05-19*

Quietly helps you get the job done. Would like option to randomly sort cards, also to add imported cards (anki or CSV file) to a current deck

### 5/5 — Best Flashcards/Anki/Spaced repetition app

*2026-04-23*

No massive paywall like every other space repetition app. The AI feature is legitimately very helpful and importing .apkg feature actually works unlike alternatives. I did well on exam because of this app. Thank you <3

### 1/5 — App fails to launch

*2026-04-21*

Doesn’t launch on Mac or iPhone. Deleted. 1 star.

### 5/5 — New algorithm is too aggressive

*2026-03-04, version 4.5.0*

Fantastic app, most bugs are fixed by now.

### 5/5 — Great user experience and easy to use!

*2026-03-04*

Love how I can make the decks my own, or use the community decks

**Developer response:** Thanks, Zach! That mix of custom and community decks is exactly what we built Space for.

### 3/5 — Nie polecam

*2026-02-22, version 4.4.0*

Aplikacja rozwija się bardzo szybko, ale rozwój postępuje w bardzo złym kierunku. Za chwilę nie da się z niej korzystać bez opłacenia się subskrypcji. 
Zniknęła opcja eksportu fiszek - teraz po kilku dniach ma przyjść link do pobrania CSV. 
Nie ma możliwości archiwizowania fiszek. 
Nie ma możliwości zresetowania decka. 
Myślałem, że będzie to fajna apka do robienia fiszek, ale teraz nie odważę się wpisać tam więcej danych.

### 5/5 — Easy to use and straight to the point

*2026-02-21, version 4.4.0*

I have tested numerous apps and this one stands out as it is very simple to use in order to easily enjoy the benefits of spaced repetition

### 1/5 — У мене зникли майже всі картки і деякі групи

*2026-02-08, version 4.2.1*

Це капець повний,тому що я цілий тиждень додавала купу різних карток,щоб запамʼятати інформацію,а зараз їх просто немає… 
Я зла капець

### 2/5 — Баги

*2026-02-06, version 4.2.1*

1. При повторении карточек иногда падает процент запоминания вместо того, чтобы расти
2. Когда сразу все наборы карточек, они не заканчиваются, а идут бесконечно
3. Часто за повторение карточек не прибавляется процент запоминания

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-01-31, version 4.0.0*

One of the best free app out there for spaced repetition. Minimal, intuitive, great interface. Really appreciate the new feature reminding you when to study

## Frequently asked questions about Space

### What is Space: Spaced Repetition?

Space is a flashcard application designed to make remembering information effortless through a spaced repetition algorithm. It helps users study less and retain more by showing cards at optimal times before they are forgotten. The app also features AI-powered card creation, offline access, and community-shared decks.

### How does the spaced repetition algorithm work?

The spaced repetition algorithm learns your individual memory patterns. It intelligently schedules when to show you flashcards, presenting them again just before you are likely to forget them. This method optimizes study time and enhances long-term retention of information.

### What are the free features of Space?

The free version of Space offers unlimited flashcards and decks, the core spaced repetition algorithm, full offline support, and cross-device syncing. You also get progress tracking, rich card formatting options, text-to-speech, dark mode, import capabilities from Anki and other formats, access to community decks, and collaboration features. It includes 7 free AI generations per month.

### What is Space Pro and how much does it cost?

Space Pro unlocks unlimited AI features, including generating flashcards from any URL, PDF, or EPUB, and the 'Space Explain' feature for AI explanations while learning. It also provides unlimited photo-to-flashcard conversion and priority support. Specific pricing details for Space Pro are available within the app.

### Can I import my existing flashcards from other apps?

Yes, Space allows you to import your flashcards from Anki, preserving your learning progress. It also supports importing from CSV, Excel, and Google Sheets files, making it easy to switch to Space from other study tools.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.0 — 2026-08-12

- Reschedule cards directly from review with quick intervals or a custom date
- New desktop sidebar keeps decks and main destinations within easy reach
- Faster Anki and spreadsheet imports keep the app responsive while files are processed
- Clearer, better-balanced learning statistics on Home
- Pro purchases now recover when store products fail to load during startup
- Removing a card during review now reliably returns the next card to its front side

### 5.2.0 — 2026-06-05

- Desktop reborn with master-detail layouts, sidebar navigation, and polished pages across the app
- Get  similar cards suggested in a swipe stack: keep, skip, or regenerate
- Proof Milestones: shareable mastery moments after big learning wins
- Share text from other apps directly into Space to create cards
- In-session learning steps: just-rated cards reappear at the right moment within the same session
- Self-service email change with verification and one-click revert
- New "Skip for now" review action that removes a card from the session without affecting FSRS
- Admin deck role for full editing and member management
- Group column in CSV import and export
- Persistent Known/Unknown labels under review buttons, plus indicator for cards reappearing in the session
- Keyboard shortcuts dialog on review screen
- Cmd+Shift+V plain-text paste in card editor
- Add a mnemonic image to any card, right from the editor
- Auto-save drafts when manually creating cards
- Bare URLs are now clickable in card content
- Smoother home rendering and smarter image cache under memory pressure
- Fixed review session hangs and stuck progress bar
- Fixed three collaboration bugs: editor share access, gray delete and leave buttons, stale invite links
- Fixed startup crash on devices upgrading the local card cache
- Fixed crash when handling large images
- Fixed media player crash on disposal
- Fixed already-member invite and offer flows being treated as crashes

### 5.1.0 — 2026-04-15

- Redesigned onboarding with AI-generated cards based on your topic
- New main navigation order: Home, Chat, Explore, Settings
- "I already know this" option for new cards in review
- AI Tutor can now edit cards live during review
- Smarter card search with relevance ranking and highlighted matches
- Image filter chip in card search
- Anki 2.1.50+ (21b) import support
- Preserve card order during CSV and Anki imports
- Preserve group assignments when moving cards between decks
- Sync indicator only appears when action is needed
- Faster first paint on Home and much faster card search queries
- Fixed manual card reorder where cards disappeared or flickered
- Fixed app freezes and crashes on mobile
- Fixed AI Tutor not responding after card edits
- Fixed empty congratulation screen after review
- Fixed spurious streak checkmark without reviews
- Fixed card sort order issue causing wrong card sequence

### 5.0.11 — 2026-03-30

- Auto-save when editing cards
- Redesigned daily goal with smart steps and option to disable
- Sort cards by due date in deck card list
- Simplified card rating: one tap per unknown card
- Streamlined dark mode colors
- Friendly save-or-leave dialog when discarding edits
- Fixed learn button stuck when daily goal reached
- Fixed streak changing when toggling daily goal
- Fixed subscription management for some Pro users
- Fixed price showing currency code instead of symbol
- Fixed image cache corruption
- Fixed daily goal state leaking across account switches

### 5.0.1 — 2026-03-23

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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