Comparison

Flashcards maker vs Poki

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

Head to head
About

Flashcards maker

Create and manage digital flashcards for efficient learning. Supports text, images, and AR integration. Import decks from Excel or Anki formats.

Highlights
  • Create custom flashcard decks
  • Cards with text and images
  • Import from Excel and Anki
  • Augmented Reality (AR) card placement
  • AI-generated content
Features
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Do you want to learn the words of a language? Or do you want to memorize all the important historical dates to impress your friends? If the answer is yes, this app is for you! If you want to memorize anything with the fastest way possible this app will help you to do it! This app makes you able to create flashcard decks and bring it with you everywhere. The flashcard method is one of the most efficient ways to learn anything using the mental process called active recall. This is truly the fastest way to learn new things, download it and try it for yourself! What the app does: - able to create decks and cards - each card could have a name, an image and a description on both sides - ability to import decks from excel files - ability to import decks from Anki format - allows you to place your cards in real world with an AR application Flashcards Pro Subscription: The app includes a 1 month long auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial, which will unlock premium features and costs $9.99/ month and a 1 year long auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial, which will unlock premium features and costs $39.99/ year. It will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and will automatically renew unless you canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period​ will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Though your subscription for the current month cannot be canceled, you can turn auto-renewal off in your account settings after purchase. See instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 You can read the terms of use and privacy policy here: https://matekovacs.com/Flashcards/

About

Poki

Create and study flashcards using AI and spaced repetition. Transform notes, documents, or images into interactive study tools for any subject. Track progress and prepare for exams with personalized review sessions.

Highlights
  • AI flashcard creation from notes, documents, images
  • Spaced repetition study method
  • Targeted practice for quizzes and exams
  • Vocabulary building
  • Progress tracking
  • Import Ankidroid decks
Features
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Turn your notes, PDFs, and photos into flashcards and quizzes in seconds — powered by AI. Poki is your all-in-one AI study companion. Whether you're prepping for an exam, learning a language, or reviewing tough subjects like biology or chemistry, Poki helps you study smarter, not longer. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your material — snap a photo, upload a PDF, or paste your notes 2. Let AI build your flashcards and quizzes automatically 3. Review with spaced repetition and watch it stick WHY STUDENTS LOVE POKI - Create flashcards instantly with AI — from notes, documents, or photos - Remember more with proven spaced repetition (the science-backed way to beat forgetting) - Turn any material into quizzes for exam, homework, and GPA prep - Build vocabulary fast for language learning - Stay on track with smart, personalized review sessions - Study anywhere with a clean, distraction-free interface - Import your existing decks (.apkg) in one tap PERFECT FOR - High school and college students - Med, nursing, and law students cramming high-volume material - Language learners building vocabulary - Teachers creating decks for their class - Anyone preparing for the MCAT, SAT, NCLEX, bar, and more STUDY ANY SUBJECT Biology, chemistry, anatomy, history, geography, math, psychology, languages, medical terminology — if you can photograph it or paste it, Poki can turn it into flashcards. POKI PREMIUM Unlock advanced AI tools, faster flashcard creation, unlimited decks, and exclusive features to supercharge your learning. Subscription details and pricing are shown in the app. — Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.innoway.app/privacy.html Questions? We're here to help: contact@innoway.app

Screenshots

Flashcards maker4 screens
Poki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Poki at freemium against Flashcards maker's subscription. Poki also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Flashcards maker's advantage is ratings volume (669 vs 99). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Flashcards maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Poki sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flashcards maker against 4.6 for Poki. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcards maker has 669 ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Flashcards maker's written reviews are positive against 54% of Poki's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcards maker ships an update every 5 weeks, Poki every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flashcards maker versus Poki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcards makerPoki
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (669 ratings)4.6 (99 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings669 — better99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB102 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCINNOWAY

Customer experience

Flashcards maker

All ratings667 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative27.0%

Poki

All ratings99 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative35.9%

Bugs and requests

Flashcards maker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Imported decks not showing up
  • Crashes when trying to import files
  • Progress reset after updates
  • Inconsistent card display order

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to shuffle cards
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Improved iPad compatibility
  • Sync across devices
  • Share decks with others
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  • More flexible deck management

Poki

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flashcards maker

Subscriptions2
  • Flashcards Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flashcards Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Mode$4.99
18 purchases

Poki

Subscriptions13
  • Poki: AI Flashcards Maker$3.997 Days
  • Flashcard Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial2 variants$8.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Flashcard Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Poki PRO Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$22.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$34.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Poki PRO Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Three tokens$0.99
  • Ten tokens$1.99
  • 1,500 Gems$4.99
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  • Fifty tokens$8.99
  • 3,500 Gems$9.99

Questions

Is Flashcards maker free?
Flashcards maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poki free?
Poki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashcards maker or Poki?
Poki is rated higher. Flashcards maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 669 ratings, while Poki averages 4.6 from 99 ratings.
Do Flashcards maker or Poki have ads?
Neither Flashcards maker nor Poki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcards maker or Poki?
Flashcards maker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Poki every 6 days. Most recently, Flashcards maker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Poki on October 30, 2026.

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