Comparison

Flashcards Made Simple vs Keyoku

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

Head to head
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

About

Keyoku

Transform your notes and PDFs into interactive flashcards using on-device AI. Organize your study materials into colorful decks, track your progress visually, and build consistent study habits with daily streaks. Ideal for students and professionals preparing for exams or learning new subjects.

Highlights
  • AI-generated flashcards from notes/PDFs
  • Organize decks with custom colors and images
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Daily study streak building
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Keyoku turns your notes into flashcards in seconds — powered by on-device AI. Paste text, upload a PDF, or type from scratch. Keyoku instantly generates question-and-answer flashcards so you can start studying right away. Private, fast, and no setup. CREATE WITH AI Drop in your notes or a PDF and choose how many cards you want (10–50). Keyoku uses Apple's on-device intelligence to pull out the key concepts and turn them into clean, study-ready flashcards. Everything runs privately on your device. ORGANIZE YOUR KNOWLEDGE Group flashcards into colorful decks. Pick a theme color, add a cover image, and keep your subjects organized. Find any deck instantly with search. STUDY YOUR WAY Flip through cards at your own pace. Shuffle the order, track your progress with a visual progress bar, and practice entire decks in one session. Simple, distraction-free studying. BUILD A STUDY HABIT Complete a study session each day to grow your streak. Watch your flame build as you stay consistent. Streak freezes keep you covered if you miss a day. MORE FEATURES • Create decks manually or with AI — your choice • Upload PDFs and extract flashcards automatically • Home screen widgets to keep your decks visible • Push notification reminders to stay on track • Sign in with Apple, Google, or start anonymously • Cloud sync across your devices • Dark mode support Haptic feedback Whether you're cramming for an exam, learning a new language, or picking up a professional certification — Keyoku makes it easy to create, organize, and retain what matters. Download Keyoku and start studying smarter today. Privacy Policy: https://boatneck-pickle-bfa.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-4c140d62f69d406eb2906db09dad1781 Terms of Use: https://boatneck-pickle-bfa.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-ef9a22b727d74a07afd8a50a7b3e8e6c

Screenshots

Flashcards Made Simple4 screens
Keyoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Keyoku at 5.0 against Flashcards Made Simple's 1.0. Keyoku also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Flashcards Made Simple's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flashcards Made Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Keyoku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keyoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcards Made Simple ships an update every 2 months, Keyoku every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Flashcards Made Simple versus Keyoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcards Made SimpleKeyoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik GyecsekMark Martin

Customer experience

Flashcards Made Simple

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

Keyoku

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flashcards Made Simple

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99
2 purchases

Keyoku

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Flashcards Made Simple free?
Flashcards Made Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keyoku free?
Keyoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashcards Made Simple or Keyoku?
Keyoku is rated higher. Flashcards Made Simple averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Keyoku averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flashcards Made Simple or Keyoku have ads?
Neither Flashcards Made Simple nor Keyoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcards Made Simple or Keyoku?
Flashcards Made Simple ships an update every 2 months, and Keyoku every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flashcards Made Simple was updated on October 8, 2026 and Keyoku on September 30, 2026.

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