# Buffl vs StudyCards

The clearest difference is rating: Buffl at 5.0 against StudyCards's 4.2. Buffl also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). StudyCards's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 11). 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 StudyCards 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Buffl's written reviews are positive against 60% of StudyCards's.

Buffl ships an update monthly, StudyCards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffl | StudyCards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffl-learn-with-flashcards/id1144134340/reviews)** | [4.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studycards/id1534325530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brain Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/987464294) | [Cameron Shemilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505322685) |

## 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 |


### StudyCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studycards/id1534325530)

Create and memorize information using spaced repetition flashcards. Organize your studies with courses and chapters, track progress with statistics, and personalize your learning experience with formatting and images. Available across Apple devices with automatic syncing.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition algorithm, Intuitive swipe controls, Import/export flashcards, Study statistics, Markdown formatting, Apple Pencil support, Daily study streaks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Flashcards | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 One-time payment, no subscription
- 🌟 Great for studying and memorization
- 📚 Supports images and sketches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes when adding new cards
- 🔁 Repetitive text issue when typing
- 🔍 Limited organization options (chapters only)
- 🔌 Syncing issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add new cards
- Text repeating issue when typing
- Syncing not working as expected
- Scrolling lags with large card sets

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/filter cards
- Improve syncing across devices
- Implement voice/audio features
- Allow more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffl free?

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

### Is StudyCards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buffl or StudyCards?

Buffl is rated higher. Buffl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while StudyCards averages 4.2 from 41 ratings.

### Do Buffl or StudyCards have ads?

Neither Buffl nor StudyCards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffl or StudyCards?

Buffl ships an update monthly, and StudyCards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffl was updated on July 9, 2026 and StudyCards on September 21, 2026.

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