Comparison

FlashCards vs Flashcards Made Simple

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

Head to head
About

FlashCards

Create, learn, and share digital flashcards for effective studying. Optimize your learning with spaced repetition based on the forgetting curve. Ideal for subjects like languages, history, and science, from school tests to standardized exams.

Highlights
  • Create unlimited flashcards and learning sets
  • Spaced repetition based on forgetting curve
  • Share learning sets with other users
  • Import learning sets from text files
  • Test modes with swiping and random order
  • Supplementary memos on cards
Features
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Easy to use yet powerful. Best for learning language, history, science etc. ・Just swiping card right or left ・Optimized studying based on the forgetting curve ・Create and Share flashcards ・Helpful for from test in school to big exams like the SAT or ACT ・Learn language, science, social studies, and so on ▶MAIN FUNCTION ・ Create flashcards freely ・ Because you can create multiple learning sets, it can be used for various memorization, study and learning ・ You can create an unlimited number of learning sets and cards in them ・ Supplementary memos can be written on each card, so it is possible to add example sentences etc. ・ The created learning set can be uploaded and shared with other users ・ In the test of learning achievement, you can learn easily by swiping left and right with "understand" and "not understand" ・ Because you can choose “random according to correct answer rate” as well as “in order” in the test questions, you can memorize according to the degree of achievement ・ You can be in the homestretch before the test by setting the narrowing mode so that you do not ask questions that you have answered correctly ▶OPTIMAL LEARNING BASED ON FORGETTING CURVE Based on Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve theory, efficient learning with emphasis on review is possible. Repeat review at appropriate timing along the forgetting curve, memorizing retention rate is also up! ▶IMPORT LEARNING SET Learning set can be imported from text file (.txt tab-delimited UTF-8 is recommended)

About

Flashcards Made Simple

Create and study unlimited flashcard sets with images, custom fields, and links. Enjoy offline access, spaced repetition, and progress tracking. Study hands-free with autoplay and scheduled notifications.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free flashcard sets
  • Add images, custom fields, and links
  • Offline studying via Dropbox sync
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Progress tracking with analytical charts
  • Scheduled study notifications
  • Hands-free autoplay and auto-pronounce
Features
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Unlimited free sets and flashcards Add images, custom text fields, tags, stars, and links to other cards We don't track you or store any information about you Sync using your dropbox account, your cards and sets are always available for offline studying Spaced Repetition Quick add, and flexible import, and export options Schedule notifications of flashcards that you want to study so you can study without even opening the application or picking up your phone, if you have an Apple Watch Flashcard autoplay and auto-pronounce loops over your flashcards for times when you cannot use your hands Spell, listen, and multiple-choice practice quizzes Dark mode across the application for night-time studies Pronunciation using the operating system's built-in voices (the number of languages may vary between devices and operating system versions, pronunciation can be enabled by setting the term's and definition's language in the study set settings) Analytical charts to track your progress Global search by keywords in all sets Flashcard printing Set daily review goal, and stick to it

Screenshots

FlashCards4 screens
Flashcards Made Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FlashCards at 4.5 against Flashcards Made Simple's 1.0. FlashCards also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Flashcards Made Simple's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. FlashCards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashcards Made Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlashCards holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashCards has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashCards ships an update fortnightly, Flashcards Made Simple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlashCards versus Flashcards Made Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashCardsFlashcards Made Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (52 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToshiki MotomuraDominik Gyecsek

Customer experience

FlashCards

All ratings46 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative11.1%

Flashcards Made Simple

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlashCards

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade Flashcards$3.99
1 purchases

Flashcards Made Simple

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is FlashCards free?
FlashCards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcards Made Simple free?
Flashcards Made Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashCards or Flashcards Made Simple?
FlashCards is rated higher. FlashCards averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Flashcards Made Simple averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FlashCards or Flashcards Made Simple have ads?
FlashCards shows ads; Flashcards Made Simple does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashCards or Flashcards Made Simple?
FlashCards ships an update fortnightly, and Flashcards Made Simple every 2 months. Most recently, FlashCards was updated on October 21, 2026 and Flashcards Made Simple on October 8, 2026.

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