# Flashcards +++ vs Flashcards Made Simple

The clearest difference is rating: Flashcards +++ at 4.5 against Flashcards Made Simple's 1.0. Flashcards +++ also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 2). Flashcards Made Simple's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashcards +++ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Flashcards Made Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashcards +++ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcards +++ has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flashcards +++ ships an update every 5 months, Flashcards Made Simple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashcards +++ | Flashcards Made Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-plus-plus-plus/id1137920492/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-made-simple/id1496147001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grzegorz Wojcik](https://appshunter.io/developer/992934795) | [Dominik Gyecsek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447946653) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashcards +++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-plus-plus-plus/id1137920492)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Decks | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Number of Decks + Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Flashcards Made Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-made-simple/id1496147001)

Create and study unlimited flashcard sets with images, custom fields, and links. Enjoy offline access, spaced repetition, and progress tracking. Study hands-free with autoplay and scheduled notifications.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free flashcard sets, Add images, custom fields, and links, Offline studying via Dropbox sync, Spaced repetition learning, Progress tracking with analytical charts, Scheduled study notifications, Hands-free autoplay and auto-pronounce

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashcards +++ free?

Flashcards +++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flashcards Made Simple free?

Flashcards Made Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashcards +++ or Flashcards Made Simple?

Flashcards +++ is rated higher. Flashcards +++ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Flashcards Made Simple averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flashcards +++ or Flashcards Made Simple have ads?

Flashcards +++ shows ads; Flashcards Made Simple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashcards +++ or Flashcards Made Simple?

Flashcards +++ ships an update every 5 months, and Flashcards Made Simple every 2 months. Most recently, Flashcards +++ was updated on August 24, 2026 and Flashcards Made Simple on June 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*