Comparison

Recall vs Boost Learning with Plume

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

Boost Learning with Plume

Features
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Plume helps students and curious learners build consistent study habits with a smart crow companion and a built-in focus timer. Track your knowledge progress, keep study streaks going, and watch Plume grow from scattered to wise as you level up. Perfect for college and university students who struggle with procrastination, self-learners who want to study in their free time, and anyone building a daily learning routine. Great for high school students tackling homework, professionals learning new skills, and anyone who loved how Duolingo made habit-building fun but wants that same motivation for any subject. WHAT YOU'LL GET - A study companion that actually cares — Plume the crow cheers your focus sessions, tracks your progress, and nudges you when you skip a day. Never judgmental, always curious. - A built-in focus timer — Pomodoro-style sessions (25+ minutes) that make deep work feel achievable. Start a session, stay focused, and let Plume keep you accountable. - Visual progress that motivates — Watch Plume transform from a confused, scattered crow into a wise, enlightened one as your knowledge gauge rises. Your growth is Plume's growth. - Streaks that build discipline — Daily study streaks and milestone celebrations create the routine you’ve been trying to build. Consistency becomes visible. HOW IT WORKS 1) Meet Plume and choose what you want to learn: pick a skill or subject and set your daily goal. 2) Start focus sessions with the built-in pomodoro timer. Plume stays with you, helping keep distractions away. 3) Finish sessions, maintain your streak, and watch your knowledge gauge rise. Your crow evolves from confused to wise with you. - Knowledge Tracker: Organize subjects into categories. See your progress per topic at a glance. - Focus Timer: Customizable pomodoro sessions (25+ min). Plume motivates you during and celebrates after. - Streak System: Daily study streaks with visual milestones. Miss a day and Plume will gently remind you. - Wisdom Gauge: Plume evolves through 5 visual states (Scattered → Curious → Focused → Smart → Enlightened) based on your consistency. - Home Screen Widgets: See Plume, your streak count, and today’s progress without opening the app. Companion-based study apps show higher motivation and longer study streaks than traditional timers. Plume’s visual evolution builds an emotional connection that keeps you coming back, and users who reach a 7-day streak are far more likely to keep their routine for a full month. FAQ Q: What is Plume? A: Plume is a study companion app with a crow mascot that visually evolves based on your daily learning habits — combining focus timers, knowledge tracking, and streak motivation in one app. Q: How is this different from a regular pomodoro timer? A: Regular timers only count minutes. Plume gives you a companion that grows with you. Your crow evolves, your knowledge gauge fills up, and your streaks create real accountability. It’s the difference between a stopwatch and a study buddy. Q: Can I use Plume for any subject? A: Yes. Unlike language-specific apps, Plume works for any learning goal: college courses, self-study, professional development. You define what you’re learning. Start your first focus session with Plume today. Your curious crow is ready to learn with you.

Screenshots

Recall3 screens
Boost Learning with Plume4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Boost Learning with Plume at none against Recall's shown. Recall's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Boost Learning with Plume sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recall ships an update every 8 days, Boost Learning with Plume every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Recall versus Boost Learning with Plume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallBoost Learning with Plume
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB383 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGavin DouchDarren Lambert

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recall

One-time1
  • Recall Premium$0.99
2 purchases

Boost Learning with Plume

Subscriptions2
  • Plume Premium — Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Plume Premium — Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boost Learning with Plume free?
Boost Learning with Plume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recall or Boost Learning with Plume have ads?
Recall shows ads; Boost Learning with Plume does not.
Which is updated more often, Recall or Boost Learning with Plume?
Recall ships an update every 8 days, and Boost Learning with Plume every 5 weeks. Most recently, Recall was updated on October 1, 2026 and Boost Learning with Plume on October 12, 2026.

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