# Smart Flashcards! vs RemNote

The clearest difference is price: RemNote at Free against Smart Flashcards!'s $0.99. RemNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 18). Smart Flashcards!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.5). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RemNote is free to download; Smart Flashcards! costs $0.99 up front. RemNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Smart Flashcards! asks for nothing beyond the download.

RemNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemNote has 1.7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Smart Flashcards!'s written reviews are positive against 74% of RemNote's.

Smart Flashcards! ships an update weekly, RemNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Flashcards! | RemNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-flashcards/id1331139168/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noah Iarrobino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262164232) | [RemNote, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545430266) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Flashcards!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-flashcards/id1331139168)

Create and study custom flashcard decks offline without an account. Features a clean interface and a smart sorting algorithm to prioritize cards for efficient learning. Perfect for students and anyone looking to memorize information.

**Highlights:** Create custom flashcard decks, Offline functionality, No account required, Smart sorting algorithm, Clean user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RemNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784)

This learning tool combines note-taking, knowledge management, and flashcards with spaced repetition. It helps users study efficiently, organize thoughts, and build lasting knowledge. Features include linked references, PDF annotation, and offline access.

**Highlights:** Note-taking and knowledge management, Smart flashcards with spaced repetition, Linked references and contextual links, PDF annotation and multimedia embedding, Offline access, Templates for repetitive tasks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemNote Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| RemNote Pro + AI Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro + MCAT Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro + AI + MCAT Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| RemNote Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + AI Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + MCAT Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + AI + MCAT | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient note-taking and flashcard creation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎓 Helpful for studying and retaining information
- 💻 Seamless cross-device sync and accessibility
- 🔍 Powerful organization and search capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔄 Syncing problems between devices
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
- 📱 Mobile app limitations compared to desktop
- 💰 Subscription cost concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues on iOS devices
- Syncing failures between desktop and mobile
- Inconsistent behavior when indenting/outdenting notes
- Bugs with image occlusion flashcards
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Handwriting and drawing support
- Improved mobile app stability and features
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More customization options for note-taking
- Enhanced spaced repetition algorithms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Flashcards! free?

Smart Flashcards! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RemNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Flashcards! or RemNote?

RemNote is rated higher. Smart Flashcards! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while RemNote averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Smart Flashcards! or RemNote have ads?

Neither Smart Flashcards! nor RemNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Flashcards! or RemNote?

Smart Flashcards! ships an update weekly, and RemNote every 2 days. Most recently, Smart Flashcards! was updated on November 2, 2026 and RemNote on November 12, 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.*