Comparison

FlashCards vs Brian

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

Brian

This learning app helps you memorize subjects and topics more effectively using a flashcard system and spaced repetition. Organize your study materials into folders for easy review and quick recall of challenging questions.

Highlights
  • Spaced-repetition learning
  • Create custom flashcards
  • Organize cards into folders
  • Quick review of difficult questions
  • Ad-free experience with subscription
Features
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Brian is a simple-to-use learning app that helps you remember subjects and topics better. It's a must-have in your everyday studying. Brian uses the spaced-repetition method and is based on a flashcard system. Write down questions and answers, and Brian will do the rest for you. What are the key features of the app? - Write cards - Organize them in folders - Easy learning - Quick review on questions that are not yet in your head What do you get with Brian Plus? - No ads - Review bad questions Reemind offers: - a yearly subscription plan ($5.99) - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - Privacy policy and Terms of service: http://www.deepblue.si/privacy/

Screenshots

FlashCards4 screens
Brian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlashCards at 83% against Brian's 33%. FlashCards also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (52 vs 13). Brian's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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. FlashCards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brian sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per year. 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of FlashCards's written reviews are positive against 33% of Brian's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashCards ships an update fortnightly, Brian weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlashCards versus Brian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashCardsBrian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (52 ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better13
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
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 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToshiki MotomuraDeep Blue d.o.o.

Customer experience

FlashCards

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

Brian

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlashCards

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade Flashcards$3.99
1 purchases

Brian

Subscriptions1
  • Brian Plus3 Days trial$5.491 Year

Questions

Is FlashCards free?
FlashCards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brian free?
Brian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashCards or Brian?
FlashCards is rated higher. FlashCards averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Brian averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do FlashCards or Brian have ads?
Both FlashCards and Brian show ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashCards or Brian?
FlashCards ships an update fortnightly, and Brian weekly. Most recently, FlashCards was updated on October 21, 2026 and Brian on October 9, 2026.

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