Comparison

Recall vs Leitner Box Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

Recall

This app helps you memorize information more effectively using spaced repetition. It intelligently schedules flashcards, showing them more frequently when you struggle and less often when you succeed, to enhance long-term retention. You can also attach images and share your study decks.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Intelligent card scheduling
  • Image attachment to cards
  • Front-to-back or back-to-front review
  • Deck sharing
  • Automatic card shuffling
Features
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Recall improves your long term memory by testing you on your flashcards less often when you get them right, and more often when you get them wrong. Recall is based on the psychology of spaced repetition and the Leitner system that says that the harder it is to "recall" a memory, the longer it will last in your memory before you forget it the next time. Recall shows you flashcards at the right time to make recalling the answer more difficult, improving your retention. Features: • Automatically shuffle cards to prevent memorising cards in a particular order. • Attach images to cards. • Review flashcards from back-to-front or front-to-back. • Share decks with friends or students.

About

Leitner Box Flashcards

This app helps you learn and memorize information efficiently using the Leitner system and spaced repetition. It focuses your study time on cards needing the most attention, making learning effective for students, language learners, and professionals. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with AI-powered flashcard generation and cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Leitner system and spaced repetition
  • AI-powered flashcard generation
  • Unlimited cards and boxes
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Ad-free learning experience
  • Minimalistic interface with dark mode
Features
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Leitner Box is the ultimate tool to learn, memorize, and retain information using the proven Leitner system and spaced repetition techniques. Study smarter, not harder. Leitner Box optimizes your learning by focusing on the flashcards that need the most attention. Whether you’re a student preparing for exams, a language learner, or a professional mastering new skills, this app makes studying efficient and effective. Key Features: - NO ADS, even in the free version — focus on learning without distractions. - Generate flashcards quickly with AI and save time. - Create unlimited cards and boxes. - Automatically sync your cards and boxes across all your devices via the cloud. - Enjoy a minimalistic, user-friendly interface with light and dark modes. Download Leitner Box today and turn flashcards into a powerful tool for mastering any subject. Experience a smarter, more efficient way to learn!

Screenshots

Recall3 screens
Leitner Box Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recall at 5.0 against Leitner Box Flashcards's 4.5. Recall also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Leitner Box Flashcards's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 57%). On price, 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. Recall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Leitner Box Flashcards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Recall's written reviews are positive against 83% of Leitner Box Flashcards's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recall ships an update every 8 days, Leitner Box Flashcards every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Recall versus Leitner Box Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallLeitner Box Flashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings733 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGavin DouchDzmitry Afanasenka

Customer experience

Recall

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Leitner Box Flashcards

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recall

One-time1
  • Recall Premium$0.99
2 purchases

Leitner Box Flashcards

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Leitner Box Flashcards free?
Leitner Box Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recall or Leitner Box Flashcards?
Recall is rated higher. Recall averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Leitner Box Flashcards averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.
Do Recall or Leitner Box Flashcards have ads?
Recall shows ads; Leitner Box Flashcards does not.
Which is updated more often, Recall or Leitner Box Flashcards?
Recall ships an update every 8 days, and Leitner Box Flashcards every 5 weeks. Most recently, Recall was updated on June 1, 2026 and Leitner Box Flashcards on September 25, 2026.

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