Comparison

Flash Cards vs Cardcore Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

Flash Cards

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
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Remembering things just became much easier. Based on Forgetting Curve, using the SM2 algorithm to repeatedly remind you to review. The goal is to help you remember anything you don't want to forget, such as learning a language or preparing for medical and legal exams, and even your whimsy that you don't want to be obscured by time. You can set questions for card front, then recall the answer according to the question. Your data will be backed up automatically to your iCloud account. That means all your stuff — flashcards, tags, preferences, and more — is safe, up to date, and available on all your devices. You can share notes with other users and invite them to contribute to your notes. Some of Flash Cards' features include: · Backed up by iCloud automatically (supported with iOS 13+) · Sync between multiple devices · Advanced spaced repetition algorithm (SRS), built with Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Able to import data from Anki files (*.apkg, *colpkg, *zip) · Support for organizing notes by tags · Support for adding images, videos, audio, tables, checklists. · Support for inserting, editing, and viewing mathematical equations and formulas. · Support for Speech Synthesis, and listening to your notes in the background. · Support for scanning and inserting documents. · Support for marking up images. · Support for setting font size of the text to make it catch the eye of the reader. · Support for different font families to help differentiate between sections of the content that serve various purposes (e.g. main text and a side quotation or a recap). · Support for both markers (background color) and pens (text color) to make the text stand out even more and draw attention. · Support for advanced text styling features such as subscript, superscript, link and code. · You can embed online video and audio players within notes. · The Code Block feature which allows inserting and embedding syntax color highlighted code snippets into the editor. · Support for finding and replacing any text in the editor easily. · Support for auto formatting which employs Markdown-like inline codes as you type for a faster and more efficient editing workflow. · Handy keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow · Support for Dynamic Type · Support for Live Text.

About

Cardcore Flashcards

Features
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The first flashcard app with a heavy focus on perfecting UX - Incredible notion integration with the quickest and most fluid workflow in the world - SHARE decks with your friends - FSRS (Same space repetition algorithm as ANKI) Swipe left or right to rate your cards — four difficulty levels, buttery smooth animations, and FSRS scheduling that learns how your brain works. Just like Anki, but without the clunky interface. STUDY YOUR WAY • Create local decks manually or import from CSV, Anki, or by pasting your notes • Connect to Notion and turn your existing pages into flashcards instantly • Share decks with friends using a single tap SMART SCHEDULING • Powered by FSRS — the same spaced repetition algorithm trusted by serious learners • Cards reappear exactly when you're about to forget them • See your stability score and next review time after every session RICH CONTENT • Embed images, YouTube videos, and code snippets in your cards • Nested bullet points render exactly like they do in Notion • Syntax-highlighted code blocks for technical topics BUILT FOR FOCUS • No distractions — just you and your cards • Four-quadrant swipe system: Again, Hard, Good, Easy • Progress tracked privately on your device Subscription: Flashcards Premium unlocks unlimited decks and advanced features. Available as monthly, yearly, or lifetime plans. Yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://homeofficesinternational.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Flash Cards4 screens
Cardcore Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flash Cards at 15.0 against Cardcore Flashcards's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cardcore Flashcards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flash Cards ships an update every 3 days, Cardcore Flashcards every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flash Cards versus Cardcore Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash CardsCardcore Flashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph Works LimitedAlexander Kvamme

Bugs and requests

Flash Cards

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Cardcore Flashcards

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flash Cards

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99
3 purchases

Cardcore Flashcards

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Flash Cards free?
Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cardcore Flashcards free?
Cardcore Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flash Cards or Cardcore Flashcards have ads?
Neither Flash Cards nor Cardcore Flashcards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flash Cards or Cardcore Flashcards?
Flash Cards ships an update every 3 days, and Cardcore Flashcards every 2 days. Most recently, Flash Cards was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cardcore Flashcards on October 28, 2026.

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