FlashCards vs Poki
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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)
Poki
Create and study flashcards using AI and spaced repetition. Transform notes, documents, or images into interactive study tools for any subject. Track progress and prepare for exams with personalized review sessions.
- AI flashcard creation from notes, documents, images
- Spaced repetition study method
- Targeted practice for quizzes and exams
- Vocabulary building
- Progress tracking
- Import Ankidroid decks
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Turn your notes, PDFs, and photos into flashcards and quizzes in seconds — powered by AI. Poki is your all-in-one AI study companion. Whether you're prepping for an exam, learning a language, or reviewing tough subjects like biology or chemistry, Poki helps you study smarter, not longer. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your material — snap a photo, upload a PDF, or paste your notes 2. Let AI build your flashcards and quizzes automatically 3. Review with spaced repetition and watch it stick WHY STUDENTS LOVE POKI - Create flashcards instantly with AI — from notes, documents, or photos - Remember more with proven spaced repetition (the science-backed way to beat forgetting) - Turn any material into quizzes for exam, homework, and GPA prep - Build vocabulary fast for language learning - Stay on track with smart, personalized review sessions - Study anywhere with a clean, distraction-free interface - Import your existing decks (.apkg) in one tap PERFECT FOR - High school and college students - Med, nursing, and law students cramming high-volume material - Language learners building vocabulary - Teachers creating decks for their class - Anyone preparing for the MCAT, SAT, NCLEX, bar, and more STUDY ANY SUBJECT Biology, chemistry, anatomy, history, geography, math, psychology, languages, medical terminology — if you can photograph it or paste it, Poki can turn it into flashcards. POKI PREMIUM Unlock advanced AI tools, faster flashcard creation, unlimited decks, and exclusive features to supercharge your learning. Subscription details and pricing are shown in the app. — Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.innoway.app/privacy.html Questions? We're here to help: contact@innoway.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Poki at none against FlashCards's shown. Poki also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). FlashCards's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. FlashCards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Poki sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Poki holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 99 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of FlashCards's written reviews are positive against 54% of Poki's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FlashCards ships an update fortnightly, Poki every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashCards | Poki |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (52 ratings) | 4.6 (99 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Toshiki Motomura | INNOWAY |
Customer experience
FlashCards
Poki
In-app purchases
FlashCards
- Premium Upgrade Flashcards$3.99
Poki
- Poki: AI Flashcards Maker$3.997 Days
- Flashcard Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial2 variants$8.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
- Flashcard Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
- Poki PRO Monthly$11.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Annual subscription7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Annual subscription$22.991 Year
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Annual subscription$34.991 Year
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Poki PRO Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Three tokens$0.99
- Ten tokens$1.99
- 1,500 Gems$4.99
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- Fifty tokens$8.99
- 3,500 Gems$9.99








