# Buffl vs Flashcards Made Simple

The clearest difference is rating: Buffl at 5.0 against Flashcards Made Simple's 1.0. Buffl also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

Buffl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffl has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buffl ships an update monthly, Flashcards Made Simple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffl | Flashcards Made Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffl-learn-with-flashcards/id1144134340/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-made-simple/id1496147001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brain Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/987464294) | [Dominik Gyecsek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447946653) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffl-learn-with-flashcards/id1144134340)

Create and study custom flashcards for any subject, from school to work. Collaborate with others, learn offline, and track your progress with an intuitive system. Supports images, multiple-choice questions, and various learning modes.

**Highlights:** Create custom flashcards, Multiple choice questions, Offline learning and creation, Cloud synchronization, Collaborative course sharing, Progress tracking, Speed learning mode

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buffl Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Buffl Premium | $28.99 | per year |


### 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 Buffl free?

Buffl 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, Buffl or Flashcards Made Simple?

Buffl is rated higher. Buffl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flashcards Made Simple averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Buffl nor Flashcards Made Simple shows ads.

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

Buffl ships an update monthly, and Flashcards Made Simple every 2 months. Most recently, Buffl was updated on July 9, 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.*