# Flippy vs StudyCards

The clearest difference is rating: Flippy at 4.8 against StudyCards's 4.2. Flippy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (6 vs 3). StudyCards's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flippy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and StudyCards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flippy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 41 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 60% positive.

Flippy ships an update weekly, StudyCards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flippy | StudyCards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-learn-flashcards/id1522268839/reviews)** | [4.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studycards/id1534325530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Reutter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273424431) | [Cameron Shemilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505322685) |

## What reviewers say

### Flippy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-learn-flashcards/id1522268839)

This app uses smart algorithms and ARKit to help you learn languages and facts more effectively. It offers personalized learning sessions, intuitive flashcard interaction, and smart reminders to reinforce your knowledge.

**Highlights:** Generated personalized learning sessions, Intuitive swipe-based flashcard interface, ARKit eye-tracking for focus (select devices), Import or create custom flashcards, Smart spaced repetition reminders, Leitner system algorithm, Detailed progress statistics

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Flippy+ 3 Months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Family Flippy+ 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| PremiumAnnualOffering | $9.99 | per year |
| Flippy+ Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Family Flippy+ (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Flippy+ Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Family Flippy+ Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### StudyCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studycards/id1534325530)

Create and memorize information using spaced repetition flashcards. Organize your studies with courses and chapters, track progress with statistics, and personalize your learning experience with formatting and images. Available across Apple devices with automatic syncing.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition algorithm, Intuitive swipe controls, Import/export flashcards, Study statistics, Markdown formatting, Apple Pencil support, Daily study streaks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Flashcards | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 One-time payment, no subscription
- 🌟 Great for studying and memorization
- 📚 Supports images and sketches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes when adding new cards
- 🔁 Repetitive text issue when typing
- 🔍 Limited organization options (chapters only)
- 🔌 Syncing issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add new cards
- Text repeating issue when typing
- Syncing not working as expected
- Scrolling lags with large card sets

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/filter cards
- Improve syncing across devices
- Implement voice/audio features
- Allow more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flippy free?

Flippy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StudyCards free?

StudyCards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flippy or StudyCards?

Flippy is rated higher. Flippy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while StudyCards averages 4.2 from 41 ratings.

### Do Flippy or StudyCards have ads?

Neither Flippy nor StudyCards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flippy or StudyCards?

Flippy ships an update weekly, and StudyCards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flippy was updated on September 25, 2026 and StudyCards on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*