# YPT vs ReCard

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: YPT at 15.0 against ReCard's 18.6. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YPT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ReCard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YPT ships an update every 2 days, ReCard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YPT | ReCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 269 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UnCheon Baek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143037815) | [GO SHIMIZU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767583096) |

## What reviewers say

### YPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643)

Track your study time, set daily goals, and connect with a global community of learners. Visualize your progress with detailed statistics and engage in friendly competition to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Study time tracking, Daily planner and to-do lists, Create and join study groups, Real-time ranking, Visual study statistics, Remote study motivation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 flames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Apps | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 flames | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating and competitive
- 👍 Comprehensive features (timer, planner, study groups)
- 🎨 Customizable themes and aesthetics
- 🔊 Helpful background noise options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, time recording issues)
- ⏱️ Time zone issues for users outside of Korea
- 🔒 Restricted app access during study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not stopping when exiting the app
- Inconsistent time recording across devices
- Sudden language changes without user input
- Connectivity issues and server problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/remove specific study time entries
- Implement a desktop/web version of the app
- Allow more customization options for the calendar and planner
- Improve the allowed apps feature to work more reliably


### ReCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recard-forgetting-curve-cards/id6755648764)

This app delivers flashcard questions directly to your device via notifications, eliminating the need to manually open the app for study. It uses spaced repetition and user feedback to enhance long-term memory retention, making learning accessible even for busy individuals.

**Highlights:** Notification-based learning, Per-deck notification control, Adjustable notification frequency, Spaced repetition system, Active recall triggers, Minimal effort study sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnkiPro Subscriptions 1month | $4.39 | per month |
| AnkiPro Subscriptions 1year | $25.49 | per year |
| 10 Credits | $4.59 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $13.00 | one-time |
| AnkiPro Pro Plan | $43.90 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $44.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YPT free?

YPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReCard free?

ReCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do YPT or ReCard have ads?

Neither YPT nor ReCard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YPT or ReCard?

YPT ships an update every 2 days, and ReCard every 3 days. Most recently, YPT was updated on November 12, 2026 and ReCard on November 11, 2026.

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