# Flash Cards vs Flashtex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashtex at 89% against Flash Cards's 55%. Flashtex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Flash Cards's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 186). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Cards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Flashtex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Cards has 1.7K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Flash Cards's written reviews are positive against 89% of Flashtex's.

Flash Cards ships an update every 3 days, Flashtex every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Cards | Flashtex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-flashcards-maker/id1388842081/reviews) | **[4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtex-study-flashcards/id1534437697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) | [Mika Kruschel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506203549) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-flashcards-maker/id1388842081)

This app helps you memorize information using spaced repetition and an advanced algorithm. Create flashcards with rich media, sync across devices, and share with others. Ideal for students and professionals needing to retain complex data.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition algorithm (SM2), iCloud backup and sync, Import Anki files, Rich media support (images, video, audio), Speech synthesis, Mathematical equations and formulas, Document scanning

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Effective study tool
- 🎨 Great UI design
- 🔊 Helpful audio features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 📤 Inability to export/share cards
- 🔄 Lack of card shuffling/randomization
- 💰 Separate purchases for desktop and mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Unreadable text when copying from certain sources
- Notifications showing answers instead of questions
- Inconsistent sync between mobile and desktop apps

**Requested features**

- Add reverse card functionality
- Improve organization and filtering of cards
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync across devices
- Provide more customization options


### 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 Flash Cards free?

Flash Cards 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, Flash Cards or Flashtex?

Flashtex is rated higher. Flash Cards averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Flashtex averages 4.8 from 186 ratings.

### Do Flash Cards or Flashtex have ads?

Neither Flash Cards nor Flashtex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Cards or Flashtex?

Flash Cards ships an update every 3 days, and Flashtex every 9 days. Most recently, Flash Cards was updated on September 22, 2026 and Flashtex on September 8, 2026.

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