Comparison

Flashcard Pro vs Flashcard Max

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flashcard Pro

This app simplifies memorization with a swipe-based interface for creating and studying flashcards. It focuses on active recall and efficient learning for students, language learners, and professionals. Upgrade for advanced features like auto-flip and CSV import.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based card interaction
  • Intuitive and clutter-free design
  • Effortless card creation and editing
  • Unlimited flashcards and decks
  • Auto-Flip Timer (Premium)
  • CSV Import (Premium)
Features
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【Memorization, Made Faster & Smoother】 This is the flashcard app that pursues ultimate simplicity and incredible ease of use. Whether you're studying for an important exam, learning a new language, or mastering professional terminology, Flashcard Pro is designed to help you memorize more — in less time. 【Why Flashcard Pro?】 Most flashcard apps are cluttered, slow, or overly complicated. Flashcard Pro is different. Every detail has been carefully crafted to get out of your way and let you focus on what matters: learning. Swipe left or right to flip a card. Swipe up or down to move between cards. That's it. No buttons to tap, no menus to navigate. Just pure, frictionless studying. 【Key Features】 An intuitive, beautiful design with no clutter. A snappy, responsive, and stress-free user experience. Enhanced stability to protect your valuable study data. Effortless card creation, editing, and deletion. No limits on the number of flashcards or decks you can create. 【Perfect For】 Students preparing for exams and tests. Language learners looking to efficiently build vocabulary. Professionals memorizing terminology for certifications and qualifications. Teachers and educators creating study materials for their students. Anyone who wants to capture new knowledge and commit it to memory. 【Study Smarter, Not Harder】 Research shows that active recall — the act of testing yourself — is one of the most effective ways to retain information. Flashcard Pro is built around this principle. Every swipe is a memory exercise. Every flip brings you one step closer to mastering what you're learning. With the Auto-Flip Timer, you can even set the app to run on its own, turning passive screen time into productive study sessions. 【Your Data, Always Safe】 Your flashcard decks are yours. Flashcard Pro is built with stability and data integrity as a top priority. Create as many decks as you need, with as many cards as you want — your data stays safe and organized. Take your learning to the next level with an app that's built for performance. 【Premium Features】 Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full Flashcard Pro experience: ・Auto-Flip Timer — Cards automatically flip after a set interval, so you can study hands-free. Perfect for reviewing cards while commuting, exercising, or multitasking. Customize the timing to match your own pace. ・CSV Import — Already have a word list in Excel or Numbers? Import hundreds of cards in seconds with a single CSV file. Build an entire deck in moments, not hours. ・Ad-Free — Remove all banner ads for a clean, distraction-free study environment. Every pixel of your screen devoted to learning. Premium is available as a monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://ios-mac-a7694.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download now and get the smoothest study experience ever.

About

Flashcard Max

Create, study, and share digital flashcards with rich media like images and text. Features include OCR for text extraction, customizable study modes, and the ability to cover parts of images. Syncs with a desktop companion app for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Create flashcards with text and images
  • Extract text from images (OCR)
  • Customize study modes
  • Listen to flashcards
  • Share flashcard files
  • Integrates with desktop app
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*INTEGRATES WITH COMPANION DESKTOP APP MAKE FLASHCARDS - Create flashcards with pictures, text, and hints - Create flashcards using lecture slides - Add hints with images & text - Edit + Cover Up key parts of a picture - Extract text from images (OCR) STUDY FLASHCARDS - 2 Study Mode options - Listen to flashcards - Easily customize how you want to study your flashcards - Wrong flashcards are reshuffled into deck during review session - Option to start review with a few flashcards and gradually add more SHARE FLASHCARDS - Share flashcard files with a friend

Screenshots

Flashcard Pro4 screens
Flashcard Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flashcard Max at 4.3 against Flashcard Pro's 3.0. Flashcard Max also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 43%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flashcard Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Flashcard Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashcard Max holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcard Max has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Flashcard Pro's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flashcard Max's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcard Pro ships an update every 16 months, Flashcard Max every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Flashcard Pro versus Flashcard Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcard ProFlashcard Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating+44+
Developerhirokazu murabeMax Myers

Customer experience

Flashcard Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative39.1%

Flashcard Max

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative6.9%

Bugs and requests

Flashcard Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flashcard Max

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Flashcard text randomly deletes or disappears
  • Edits on mobile version don't save properly
  • Ctrl+Z undo function removes all formatting on card
  • App crashes when switching keyboard languages
  • App freezes on certain decks requiring force quit
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  • Text from one card appears on another card
  • Imported cards lose formatting on mobile
  • Mobile app crashes when importing files
  • Font changes revert unexpectedly
  • Blank cards appear after closing and reopening app
  • Performance issues with large decks
  • Settings section missing on some devices
  • Screenshot flashcards cut off in portrait mode

Requested features

18 requests
  • Automatic cloud syncing between devices (iCloud/Google Drive)
  • Subfolder/nested folder organization
  • Alphabetical card sorting and sequencing controls
  • Batch text formatting for all cards at once
  • Export to PDF or printable format
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  • Search bar to find flashcards across decks
  • Landscape mode support on mobile
  • Audio and video support for language learning
  • Study games (matching, fill-in-the-blank)
  • Direct AirDrop sharing functionality
  • Automatic slideshow/carousel study mode
  • LaTeX support for mathematical equations
  • Bulk import from lists or CSV files
  • Italics text formatting option
  • Progress tracking and statistics dashboard
  • Copy-paste list functionality for quick card creation
  • Full-screen study mode
  • Keyboard shortcuts for text formatting

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flashcard Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Hide Advertisement$4.99
None

Flashcard Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashcard Pro free?
Flashcard Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcard Max free?
Flashcard Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashcard Pro or Flashcard Max?
Flashcard Max is rated higher. Flashcard Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Flashcard Max averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Flashcard Pro or Flashcard Max have ads?
Flashcard Pro shows ads; Flashcard Max does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashcard Pro or Flashcard Max?
Flashcard Pro ships an update every 16 months, and Flashcard Max every 5 days. Most recently, Flashcard Pro was updated on September 17, 2026 and Flashcard Max on July 24, 2026.

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