# Buffl vs Flashtex

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flashtex at every 9 days against Buffl's monthly. Flashtex also leads on ratings volume (186 vs 11). Buffl's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Flashtex sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buffl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashtex has 186 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Buffl's written reviews are positive against 89% of Flashtex's.

Buffl ships an update monthly, Flashtex every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffl | Flashtex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffl-learn-with-flashcards/id1144134340/reviews)** | [4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtex-study-flashcards/id1534437697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 88.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brain Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/987464294) | [Mika Kruschel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506203549) |

## 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 |


### Flashtex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtex-study-flashcards/id1534437697)

Create and study advanced flashcards with support for LaTeX, Markdown, images, and handwriting. Organize your study material into decks and utilize spaced repetition for effective learning. Syncs across devices for on-the-go revision.

**Highlights:** LaTeX support for equations, Markdown for structured notes, Handwriting and image support, Organized deck creation, Spaced repetition learning, Cross-device syncing, Offline study mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Access | $4.00 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per year |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Outrageous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flashtex Unlimited | $14.00 | one-time |
| Flashtex Unlimited Family | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic app with deep features
- 👍 Intuitive and native user interface
- 👍 Excellent functionality for language learning
- 👍 Smooth integration with Apple Pencil
- 👍 Attractive and customizable interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Text editing issues on mobile devices
- 🐛 Synchronization problems between devices
- 🐛 Lack of manual card reordering option
- 🐛 Limited study mode options (only thumbs up/down)

**Reported bugs**

- Handwritten notes sometimes get deleted unexpectedly
- Syncing issues leading to lost or duplicated cards
- Occasional visual glitches and text formatting problems
- Keyboard blocking the save button when adding new cards

**Requested features**

- Add text highlighting options
- Implement custom card ordering/sequencing
- Improve text editing experience on mobile
- Expand study mode options (e.g., multiple choice)
- Add support for importing Anki decks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffl free?

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

### Is Flashtex free?

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

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

Buffl is rated higher. Buffl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flashtex averages 4.8 from 186 ratings.

### Do Buffl or Flashtex have ads?

Neither Buffl nor Flashtex shows ads.

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

Buffl ships an update monthly, and Flashtex every 9 days. Most recently, Buffl was updated on July 9, 2026 and Flashtex on September 8, 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.*