Comparison

Flashcards +++ 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

Flashcards +++

Create and study unlimited flashcards with smart reminders and spaced repetition. Organize them into decks, import from Excel, and access them offline. Perfect for students, language learners, and professionals.

Highlights
  • Unlimited flashcard creation
  • Organize into decks
  • Spaced repetition study
  • XLSX import/export
  • Offline access
  • Rich text and images
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Boost your learning with flashcards designed to help you study smarter. Whether you’re learning a new language, preparing for exams, or memorizing important facts, Flashcards gives you the tools to succeed. Why Flashcards? Create unlimited flashcards in seconds Organize flashcards into decks by subject Study with smart reminders and spaced repetition Access your flashcards offline anytime Track progress and see your mastery grow Perfect for Every Learner Students studying for school and university exams Language learners memorizing vocabulary with flashcards Professionals preparing for certifications Anyone who believes flashcards are the fastest way to learn With Flashcards, learning is simple, effective, and always with you. Download now and start mastering your knowledge today! More details: - Flashcards app can have images and rich text on both sides of flashcard. Load pictures from your photo library. - Format your flashcards using colored text, bulleted lists, underlines and more. - Create decks/sets and flashcards within app or with your computer and import Excel file. - Practice on any other device with web browser by streaming your flashcards. - Import from / Export to Excel and share flashcards with other students. - Automatic iCloud sync of flashcards between your devices. - Flashcards allows you to study and learn anywhere, anytime - spanish, math, chemistry etc. - Fullscreen viewing. Unlimited number of decks available after subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: http://flashcards.wiseapps.pl/flashcards_privacy_policy.html Terms of Service: http://flashcards.wiseapps.pl/flashcards_tc.html

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

Flashcards +++4 screens
Flashcard Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashcard Max at none against Flashcards +++'s 2. Flashcard Max also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Flashcards +++'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flashcards +++ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Flashcard Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashcards +++ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Flashcards +++'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Flashcard Max's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcards +++ ships an update every 5 months, Flashcard Max every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flashcards +++ versus Flashcard Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcards +++Flashcard Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better4.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews83.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrzegorz WojcikMax Myers

Customer experience

Flashcards +++

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative18.2%

Flashcard Max

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

Flashcards +++

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

Flashcards +++

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Decks7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlimited Number of Decks + Remove Ads$2.99
None

Flashcard Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashcards +++ free?
Flashcards +++ 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, Flashcards +++ or Flashcard Max?
Flashcards +++ is rated higher. Flashcards +++ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Flashcard Max averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Flashcards +++ or Flashcard Max have ads?
Flashcards +++ shows ads; Flashcard Max does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashcards +++ or Flashcard Max?
Flashcards +++ ships an update every 5 months, and Flashcard Max every 5 days. Most recently, Flashcards +++ was updated on October 8, 2026 and Flashcard Max on October 6, 2026.

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