Flashcard Max vs TacticTorch Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
TacticTorch Chess
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TacticTorch Chess helps you build practical chess skills through guided lessons, daily tactics, offline AI practice, friend matches, and focused review. LEARN STEP BY STEP Follow interactive lessons covering rules, tactics, openings, and endgames. Save useful lessons and revisit completed material. SOLVE CHESS TACTICS Work through daily and recommended puzzles, review mistakes, and maintain your training streak. PLAY OFFLINE AGAINST STOCKFISH Practice on iPhone or iPad with the on-device Stockfish engine. Choose a level, request hints, import FEN positions, and continue without depending on a server connection. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Create live rooms or asynchronous correspondence games, invite friends with a room code, and keep track of recent games. REVIEW YOUR GAMES Inspect key moments, export SAN/PGN records, identify tactical themes, and find lessons related to your mistakes. TacticTorch Chess is designed for beginners and improving players who want structured practice in a clean, focused app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chesswise.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashcard Max at none against TacticTorch Chess's 2. Flashcard Max also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. TacticTorch Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Flashcard Max asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashcard Max ships an update every 5 days, TacticTorch Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashcard Max | TacticTorch Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Max Myers | Beijing XingheBit Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. |
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
TacticTorch Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flashcard Max
No in-app purchases
TacticTorch Chess
- Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
- Annual Premium$39.991 Year
Questions
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