Comparison

Flashcard Max vs Sandflash

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

Head to head
About

Flashcard Max

Create, study, and share digital flashcards with rich media like images and text. Features include OCR for text extraction, customizable study modes, and the ability to cover parts of images. Syncs with a desktop companion app for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Create flashcards with text and images
  • Extract text from images (OCR)
  • Customize study modes
  • Listen to flashcards
  • Share flashcard files
  • Integrates with desktop app
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*INTEGRATES WITH COMPANION DESKTOP APP MAKE FLASHCARDS - Create flashcards with pictures, text, and hints - Create flashcards using lecture slides - Add hints with images & text - Edit + Cover Up key parts of a picture - Extract text from images (OCR) STUDY FLASHCARDS - 2 Study Mode options - Listen to flashcards - Easily customize how you want to study your flashcards - Wrong flashcards are reshuffled into deck during review session - Option to start review with a few flashcards and gradually add more SHARE FLASHCARDS - Share flashcard files with a friend

About

Sandflash

This app provides a straightforward digital flashcard experience for studying and memorization. It aims to replicate the simplicity of traditional flashcards for educational purposes.

Highlights
  • Digital flashcard creation
  • Study and memorization tool
  • Simple user interface
  • Free to use
Features
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A free and simple vibe coded flashcard app for learning purposes. Sandflash's goal is to mimic basic flashcards used for studying or memorization.

Screenshots

Flashcard Max4 screens
Sandflash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sandflash at 5.0 against Flashcard Max's 4.3. Flashcard Max's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sandflash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcard Max has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcard Max ships an update every 5 days, Sandflash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flashcard Max versus Sandflash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcard MaxSandflash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax MyersJoshua Smith

Customer experience

Flashcard Max

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative6.7%

Sandflash

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Flashcard Max

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Flashcard text randomly deletes or disappears
  • Edits on mobile version don't save properly
  • Ctrl+Z undo function removes all formatting on card
  • App crashes when switching keyboard languages
  • App freezes on certain decks requiring force quit
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  • Text from one card appears on another card
  • Imported cards lose formatting on mobile
  • Mobile app crashes when importing files
  • Font changes revert unexpectedly
  • Blank cards appear after closing and reopening app
  • Performance issues with large decks
  • Settings section missing on some devices
  • Screenshot flashcards cut off in portrait mode

Requested features

18 requests
  • Automatic cloud syncing between devices (iCloud/Google Drive)
  • Subfolder/nested folder organization
  • Alphabetical card sorting and sequencing controls
  • Batch text formatting for all cards at once
  • Export to PDF or printable format
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  • Search bar to find flashcards across decks
  • Landscape mode support on mobile
  • Audio and video support for language learning
  • Study games (matching, fill-in-the-blank)
  • Direct AirDrop sharing functionality
  • Automatic slideshow/carousel study mode
  • LaTeX support for mathematical equations
  • Bulk import from lists or CSV files
  • Italics text formatting option
  • Progress tracking and statistics dashboard
  • Copy-paste list functionality for quick card creation
  • Full-screen study mode
  • Keyboard shortcuts for text formatting

Sandflash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flashcard Max

No in-app purchases

None

Sandflash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashcard Max free?
Flashcard Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sandflash free?
Sandflash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashcard Max or Sandflash?
Sandflash is rated higher. Flashcard Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Sandflash averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Flashcard Max or Sandflash have ads?
Neither Flashcard Max nor Sandflash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcard Max or Sandflash?
Flashcard Max ships an update every 5 days, and Sandflash monthly. Most recently, Flashcard Max was updated on October 6, 2026 and Sandflash on September 29, 2026.

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