Comparison

Flash Cards GO vs Flashcards Maker

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

Head to head
About

Flash Cards GO

Create and study custom flashcards with text, images, and diagrams. Organize them into decks, track your progress, and sync across devices. Study offline or use efficiency features like drag-and-drop and split-view for faster learning.

Highlights
  • Create custom flash cards
  • Organize with decks
  • Add photos and text
  • Track progress
  • Sync with iCloud
  • Offline study and creation
  • Diagram mode with conceal tool
Features
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Create Flash Cards & Sync with iPhone, iPad, and Mac Key Features • Create custom flash cards • Organize with decks • Add photos and text to both sides • Track your progress • Sync & Save with iCloud • Import & Export Decks to a File for Sharing & Backup • Offline, study and create anywhere at anytime • Also available on App Store for Mac Optimized for Every Device • Text and images adjust for optimal readability based on your device and which direction it is being held • Landscape and portrait for every view Diagram Mode • Import your diagrams, conceal terms by drawing over them, tap terms to reveal them • Zoom and Pan allows you to to focus in on the details • Conceal tool size selection ensures that terms of all sizes are covered iCloud Sync & Save • Sync your flash cards between iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Your study materials are stored safely with iCloud Offline • Study and create flash cards anywhere at anytime • Connection to the internet is NOT required Efficiency • Drag & Drop text and images from other apps for fast creation & importing • Split-view enables you to create flash cards while you research, read notes, or view lecture slides • Keyboard shortcuts allow you to type, create, and study without leaving the keyboard ——— Some images with modification in the screenshots were made by Servier Servier.com/Powerpoint-image-bank under CC BY 3.0 Privacy Policy https://thiscenturysoftware.com/flashcard-maker-go-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://thiscenturysoftware.com/flashcard-maker-go-terms-of-use.html Contact Support@ThisCenturySoftware.com If you choose to start a 7 day free trial for the Full Access Subscription, you will not be charged until after your free trial ends. Upon completion of your free trial, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your App Store account settings in the settings app on your device. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Current prices for the subscription are $5.99 USD / Month or $29.49 USD / Year and may vary from country to country.

About

Flashcards Maker

Create and customize digital flashcards to master any subject. This app offers rich media, text-to-speech in over 30 languages, and flexible study modes to enhance learning and retention. Share and sync your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Unlimited cards and folders
  • Rich media (images) on cards
  • Text-to-speech for 30+ languages
  • Quiz and progress tracking
  • Smart organization and filtering
  • Share and sync across devices
  • Voice recordings on cards
Features
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Flashcards Maker: Create Flash Cards, Study Smarter, Remember More Trusted by over 1 million learners worldwide, Flashcards Maker helps you organize test prep, vocabulary, and course material into simple, effective flash cards. Whether you're studying for an exam, learning a new language, or memorizing key facts, this free, easy-to-use app lets you create unlimited flashcards, quiz yourself, and track your progress — all in one clean, distraction-free interface. Key Features: - Unlimited Cards & Folders: Create as many flashcards and organizational folders as you need. - Rich Media: Add images to your cards in just a few taps. - Intuitive Controls: Swipe and tap your way through cards effortlessly. - Text-to-Speech: Listen and learn with support for 30+ languages. - Quiz Feature: Test your knowledge and track your progress. - Smart Organization: Easily sort and filter cards, use colors, and create subfolders. - Bookmarks & Memos: Mark tough cards and add notes up to 1000 characters long. - Flexible Study Modes: Shuffle cards, auto-play with or without sound, and display card fronts, backs, or both. - Share & Sync: Share folders and cards with friends, and seamlessly sync your data across all your devices by creating an account. - Word List View: See all your cards in one convenient place. - Bulk Editing: Make changes to multiple cards or entire folders at once. - Add voice recordings to front and back faces of cards Flashcards Maker is designed with a clean, unobstructed interface, making studying a breeze. Our users love it, and we're sure you will too! Download Flashcards Maker now and start remembering the easy way! * Contact ben@ubacoda.com with questions and feedback. Subscriptions : Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payments cannot be reimbursed. Manage your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service : https://ubacoda.com/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy : https://ubacoda.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Flash Cards GO4 screens
Flashcards Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flash Cards GO at none against Flashcards Maker's shown. Flash Cards GO also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 253). Flashcards Maker's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Flash Cards GO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Flashcards Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flash Cards GO holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 253 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Flash Cards GO's written reviews are positive against 60% of Flashcards Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flash Cards GO ships an update fortnightly, Flashcards Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flash Cards GO versus Flashcards Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash Cards GOFlashcards Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.1K ratings) — better3.9 (253 ratings)
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews59.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better253
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThis Century SoftwareBen Walker

Customer experience

Flash Cards GO

All ratings1,124 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative55.6%

Flashcards Maker

All ratings253 ratings
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative29.3%

User reviews

Flash Cards GO

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for studying
  • 🚀 Syncs across devices

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free version
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Sync issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and data loss

Flashcards Maker

From 253 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Highly customizable
  • 🎨 Color-coded cards
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 🔊 Text-to-speech support
  • 💻 Sync across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔒 Subscription model
  • 🔍 Buggy search function
  • 🖼️ Limited image upload
  • 🔄 No card shuffling

Bugs and requests

Flash Cards GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Disappearing flashcards after subscription lapses

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search function
  • Allow shuffling of cards
  • Improve text editing and formatting
  • Add ability to move cards between decks
  • Implement review mode to focus on cards not yet learned

Flashcards Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard issues with certain languages
  • Sync failures and connection errors
  • Unexpected app crashes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Copy/paste functionality
  • Alphabetize card lists
  • Option to disable audio
  • Improved sync reliability
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  • Dark mode theme

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flash Cards GO

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Full Access Yearly7 Days trial$29.491 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$59.99
1 purchases

Flashcards Maker

Subscriptions1
  • フラッシュカードプレミアム$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Flash Cards GO free?
Flash Cards GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcards Maker free?
Flashcards Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flash Cards GO or Flashcards Maker?
Flash Cards GO is rated higher. Flash Cards GO averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Flashcards Maker averages 3.9 from 253 ratings.
Do Flash Cards GO or Flashcards Maker have ads?
Flashcards Maker shows ads; Flash Cards GO does not.
Which is updated more often, Flash Cards GO or Flashcards Maker?
Flash Cards GO ships an update fortnightly, and Flashcards Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flash Cards GO was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flashcards Maker on September 28, 2026.

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