Comparison

SwiftCard vs Flashcards Maker Flash Cards

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SwiftCard

Create and study unlimited flashcards with timed tests and progress tracking. Features intelligent testing algorithms to prioritize subjects and offers cloud storage for syncing across devices. Share your study libraries with friends for collaborative learning.

Highlights
  • Unlimited flashcard creation
  • Timed and untimed tests
  • Progress analytics
  • Cloud storage and syncing
  • Library sharing
  • Custom images and drawings
  • Searchable knowledge library
Features
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Create unlimited flashcards, take timed (or untimed) tests, and measure your progress with SwiftCard! SwiftCard uses a special algorithm to measure your performance on notecards, so the app will create tests that know which subjects you need to prioritize. Measure performance with analytics to motivate you. Purchase once, then use SwiftCard on your iPhone, iPad, Desktop, and Apple Watch. Use SwiftCard Cloud Storage (SwiftCard Pro monthly subscription) to automatically sync your flashcards across all of your iCloud Devices. Create one library, then share your flashcards with friends. Export your library and they can import into their SwiftCard apps (SwiftCard Pro for Library Sharing). SwiftCard helps build a searchable library of subjects being learned, whether for classes or for lifelong learning. Learning a language and trying to remember what a word means? Check into SwiftCard and test it to reinforce that topic. Prepare for studying on the go with Apple Watch compatibility. Quickly & discreetly review SwiftCards between sets at the gym, at the dinner table, or anywhere else in a couple of seconds, without even taking taking a phone out. Create unlimited index cards in unlimited categories with unlimited images and take as many tests as desired! Escape the noise of other study apps to achieve true focus. Learning new things can be a challenge. But with SwiftCard, learning can be made into a fun daily habit. Study smarter with SwiftCard. Features: •Create unlimited SwiftCards for learning anything then use SwiftCard Cloud Storage to automatically sync your flashcards on your iPhone, iPad, and Desktop (SwiftCard Pro) •Share your SwiftCard Library with friends for group study (SwiftCard Pro) •Include custom photos, drawings, or diagrams in notecards for more advanced subjects •Take tests to reinforce subjects and discover what needs to be prioritized •Customize tests to a time limit for a challenging yet fun experience •Measure study time and review tests from the past •Measure stats for individual SwiftCards •Build a searchable library of knowledge Potential Uses: •Use SwiftCard to study for standardized tests like the LSAT, GRE, MCAT, ACT, SAT, GMAT, and more •Combine images and text to learn languages (Spanish, Chinese, French, German, etc.) , improve math skills, or study more advanced topics like chemistry, calculus, physics, physiology, or biology •Set the time limit to 5 seconds on a test to create a challenge in a group study session SwiftCard Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://thebasicsoftwarecompany.com/swiftcard-privacy-policy

About

Flashcards Maker Flash Cards

Create, collaborate on, and study unlimited flashcards with advanced formatting and image support. This app offers offline access, real-time multi-device sync, and a dark mode for focused study sessions. Organize your decks with folders and tags for efficient learning.

Highlights
  • Create custom flashcards
  • Import flashcards from Excel
  • Offline study and creation
  • Multi-device real-time sync
  • Dark mode for reduced eye strain
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Insert images without extra cost
Features
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Flashcards.io is the easiest way to memorize and master whatever you’re learning. Create, collaborate, and study unlimited flash cards offline and on-the-go. Our free flash cards maker is designed to help students memorize quickly and efficiently with spaced repetition. CREATE CUSTOM FLASHCARDS ON THE GO Create and import flash cards seamlessly with images and advanced formatting to help you quickly learn your content. Bulleted lists, bold text, and code blocks allow you to format your content, your way. STUDY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - EVEN OFFLINE! No internet connection? No problem. Study, edit, create and access your Flash cards decks offline and on-the-go when its convenient for you and your learning. STAY FOCUSED WITH DARK MODE Late night study sessions? Dark Mode reduces eye strain, ensuring your late night study sessions are memory filled. ORGANIZE FLASHCARDS YOUR WAY Collaborative folders, tags and starred decks allow you to find your flash cards by subject quickly. MULTI-DEVICE REAL-TIME SYNC Device sync ensures your flash cards are always with you. Access your decks on all platforms including: Web, iPhone and iPad. What our students say when they leave 5-star reviews: • "The ability to upload excel files is great — saves loads of time." • "Best flashcards app. 100% free with all features. " • "Better than Anki. Simple, easy to add new flashcards, easy to navigate, even a dark mode version!" • "Unlike [...] or other apps it allows you to insert images without having to pay extra. This is really cool and it made my learning experience easier" Flashcards.io Pro subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account. Your monthly or annual subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://flashcards.io/pages/privacy Terms of Service: https://flashcards.io/pages/tos

Screenshots

SwiftCard4 screens
Flashcards Maker Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flashcards Maker Flash Cards at Free against SwiftCard's $12.99. Flashcards Maker Flash Cards also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 74). SwiftCard's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 39%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Flashcards Maker Flash Cards is free to download; SwiftCard costs $12.99 up front. SwiftCard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Flashcards Maker Flash Cards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashcards Maker Flash Cards holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcards Maker Flash Cards has 1.9K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of SwiftCard's written reviews are positive against 39% of Flashcards Maker Flash Cards's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwiftCard ships an update every 4 weeks, Flashcards Maker Flash Cards every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SwiftCard versus Flashcards Maker Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftCardFlashcards Maker Flash Cards
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (74 ratings)4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings741.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Basic Software CompanyZachary Lawson

Customer experience

SwiftCard

All ratings74 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative25.5%

Flashcards Maker Flash Cards

All ratings1,863 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral12.7%
Negative48.2%

User reviews

SwiftCard

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🚀 Creating flashcards swiftly
  • 💡 Better information retention
  • 👍 Well organized app
  • 👍 Good for studying on the go

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Font size cannot be changed
  • 🐛 Pictures can't be copied/pasted
  • 🐛 Syncing requires subscription
  • 🐛 iCloud sync not used
  • 🐛 Test types not working as advertised

Flashcards Maker Flash Cards

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Ability to add images
  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward interface
  • 👍 Helpful for studying
  • 👍 Free app with no ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable data saving and syncing
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Deletes or loses flashcards
  • 🐛 Buggy account creation and login

Bugs and requests

SwiftCard

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cards disappear after closing and reopening
  • Test types not working as advertised (Least Recently Tested, Swift Card Importance, Random)
  • Pictures move accidentally during testing
  • Randomly deletes cards
  • App freezes every 5 minutes
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  • Cannot add cards to existing categories
  • Images are too small and cannot be cropped or edited
  • Drawing feature lacks an eraser

Requested features

9 requests
  • Allow font size adjustment
  • Enable direct copy-pasting of images
  • Improve test type functionality
  • Implement iCloud syncing
  • Fix card disappearance bug
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  • Enhance drawing tools with an eraser
  • Improve picture editing capabilities
  • More robust category management
  • Regular app updates and improvements

Flashcards Maker Flash Cards

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Flashcards disappearing or not saving
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inability to sign up or log in
  • Syncing problems between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rearrange flashcards
  • Narration or audio support
  • Improved syncing between devices
  • More customization options for flashcards

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SwiftCard

Subscriptions1
  • SwiftCard Pro$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Flashcards Maker Flash Cards

Subscriptions2
  • Flashcards.io Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Flashcards.io Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SwiftCard free?
SwiftCard costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Flashcards Maker Flash Cards free?
Flashcards Maker Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwiftCard or Flashcards Maker Flash Cards?
Flashcards Maker Flash Cards is rated higher. SwiftCard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Flashcards Maker Flash Cards averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do SwiftCard or Flashcards Maker Flash Cards have ads?
Neither SwiftCard nor Flashcards Maker Flash Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwiftCard or Flashcards Maker Flash Cards?
SwiftCard ships an update every 4 weeks, and Flashcards Maker Flash Cards every 6 weeks. Most recently, SwiftCard was updated on November 2, 2026 and Flashcards Maker Flash Cards on November 6, 2026.

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