# Feyn vs Samurai Reading

Feyn and Samurai Reading are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Feyn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Samurai Reading sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feyn | Samurai Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feyn-flashcards/id1533923364/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **91** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joaquin Alori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527923529) | [Trift LLC (Japan)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853195510) |

## What reviewers say

### Feyn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feyn-flashcards/id1533923364)

Create and review flashcards by drawing with your Apple Pencil or typing. Utilize spaced repetition for effective memorization on your iPhone or iPad. Share decks with friends and sync across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Handwritten flashcard creation with Apple Pencil, Spaced repetition learning system, Cross-device synchronization via iCloud, Flashcard sharing with friends, Image and text input options, iOS Quick Note and Handoff support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feyn Pro (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Feyn Pro (6 Months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Feyn Pro (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Great for active recall and spaced repetition
- 💡 Handwritten flashcards with Apple Pencil support
- 🔒 No ads or paywalls
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between iPad and iPhone
- 🔍 Lack of search/filter options to find specific cards
- 🖋️ Limited writing tools (no zoom, pressure sensitivity, etc.)
- 📁 Difficulty organizing cards into nested folders
- 🔄 No option to flip cards in a specific order (front/back)

**Reported bugs**

- Cards sometimes disappear after updates
- App crashes on iOS 16 devices
- Palm rejection issues when writing

**Requested features**

- Add option to import/export flashcards
- Implement more review modes (e.g., front-to-back, back-to-front)
- Introduce a zoom function for better writing experience
- Add support for adding images/diagrams to cards
- Implement nested folder structure for better organization


### Samurai Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-reading/id6760579326)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feyn free?

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

### Is Samurai Reading free?

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

### Do Feyn or Samurai Reading have ads?

Neither Feyn nor Samurai Reading shows ads.

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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.*