# Recall vs Kanji Lock

The clearest difference is ads: Kanji Lock at none against Recall's shown. Recall's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kanji Lock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recall ships an update every 8 days, Kanji Lock weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recall | Kanji Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-efficient-flashcards/id1449434101/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gavin Douch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449434100) | [AYA FUNAKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804565359) |

## What reviewers say

### Recall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-efficient-flashcards/id1449434101)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recall Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Kanji Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-lock/id6813785839)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recall free?

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

### Is Kanji Lock free?

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

### Do Recall or Kanji Lock have ads?

Recall shows ads; Kanji Lock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Recall or Kanji Lock?

Recall ships an update every 8 days, and Kanji Lock weekly. Most recently, Recall was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kanji Lock on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
