Comparison

Flashcard Max vs Flip

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

Flip

Master any subject with intelligent flashcards that optimize memory retention. Organize your learning with color-coded decks, hashtags, and AI-powered definitions. Sync across devices and share study sets with ease.

Highlights
  • Spaced Repetition Algorithm
  • Color-Coded Decks
  • Hashtag Organization
  • AI-Powered Vocabulary Definitions
  • iCloud Sync
  • Shareable Card Sets
  • CSV & AI Import
Features
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Master Anything, Anywhere — with Smarter Flashcards Whether you’re learning a language, preparing for exams, or just organizing knowledge, Flip helps you retain more with less effort. Built on a proven spaced repetition system, Flip ensures you review material just before you’re about to forget it — optimizing memory retention over time. Features Designed for Learners: • Spaced Repetition Algorithm: Based on cognitive science, review cards at the right moment to boost long-term retention. • Color-Coded Decks: Visually organize your subjects and seamlessly study cards from multiple decks at once. • Hashtag Organization: Tag your cards with custom hashtags to flexibly group and review related content across decks. • Vocabulary Decks: Build vocabulary decks and get automatic word definitions powered by Apple Intelligence. • iCloud Sync: Create cards on your Mac or iPad, study them on the go with iPhone — all your data stays private and fully synced. • Share Feature: Share entire sets of cards with others easily for collaboration or teaching. • Import Cards: Import from CSV files, or use AI to convert written questions/answers into flashcards. • Deck Notes: Add notes to your decks to keep track of ideas, references, or study reminders. • Total Privacy: Your flashcards are yours alone. No signup required, we use iCloud for syncing, so your data never passes through our servers.

Screenshots

Flashcard Max4 screens
Flip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flip at 4.8 against Flashcard Max's 4.3. Flashcard Max's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (21 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flip holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Flashcard Max's written reviews are positive against 80% of Flip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcard Max ships an update every 5 days, Flip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flashcard Max versus Flip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcard MaxFlip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax MyersWassim Murr

Customer experience

Flashcard Max

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative6.9%

Flip

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Flip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flashcard Max

No in-app purchases

None

Flip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashcard Max free?
Flashcard Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flip free?
Flip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashcard Max or Flip?
Flip is rated higher. Flashcard Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Flip averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Flashcard Max or Flip have ads?
Neither Flashcard Max nor Flip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcard Max or Flip?
Flashcard Max ships an update every 5 days, and Flip every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashcard Max was updated on July 24, 2026 and Flip on August 16, 2026.

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