FlashCards vs Pokenote
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)
Pokenote
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Turn English vocabulary and reading notes into flashcards you can actually review. Pokenote is for independent English learners who want a simple study loop: bring in their own words and reading notes, recall the answer, mark what they know, and watch mastery grow. The focus stays on remembering—not managing a complicated system. CREATE FROM YOUR OWN NOTES • Paste a prompt–answer list and preview the cards before saving • Import cards from CSV, Excel, or JSON • Edit and organize vocabulary and reading decks whenever you need RECALL, THEN REVIEW • See the prompt first and reveal one answer at a time • Mark cards Again or Got it • Retry missed cards and return when cards are due • Use a quick random draw whenever you want extra practice BUILD A STUDY HABIT • Track mastery for every deck • See due cards, weak cards, and your local study streak • Turn a few minutes of recall into visible progress STUDY OFFLINE, BY DEFAULT • Create and review core flashcards without an account • Study without a network connection • Keep your card content on your device • Export your decks so your notes stay portable Pokenote makes active recall feel simple: bring in the English you want to remember, practice it one card at a time, and build confidence through review.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pokenote at none against FlashCards's 1. Pokenote also leads on ads (none vs shown). FlashCards's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. FlashCards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pokenote asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlashCards ships an update fortnightly, Pokenote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashCards | Pokenote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toshiki Motomura | 羽芹 谭 |
In-app purchases
FlashCards
- Premium Upgrade Flashcards$3.99
Pokenote
No in-app purchases









