# StudyCards vs Flashcards Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StudyCards at 60% against Flashcards Maker's 24%. StudyCards also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Flashcards Maker's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StudyCards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashcards Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashcards Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of StudyCards's written reviews are positive against 24% of Flashcards Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StudyCards ships an update every 3 weeks, Flashcards Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyCards | Flashcards Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studycards/id1534325530/reviews) | **[4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-maker-study-clever/id6451101328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cameron Shemilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505322685) | [Appsprings, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689193977) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Flashcards Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-maker-study-clever/id6451101328)

This app uses AI to generate flashcards and study modules for efficient learning. It supports foreign language acquisition, multimedia hints, and photo identification to build vocabulary. Organize your study materials by theme and utilize various review modes to master any subject.

**Highlights:** AI-generated flashcards, Customizable study modules, Foreign language learning support, Multimedia hints (photos, audio, video), AI photo identification for vocabulary, Multiple review modes (memorization, quiz), Export to PDF, PNG, CSV

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Flashcards & spaced repetition | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Vocabulary learning & more | $25.99 | per year |
| 2 months subscription | $27.99 | per 2 months |
| Learning & memorization | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 2 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| 12 Months Subscription | $66.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StudyCards free?

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

### Is Flashcards Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StudyCards or Flashcards Maker?

Flashcards Maker is rated higher. StudyCards averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Flashcards Maker averages 4.4 from 33 ratings.

### Do StudyCards or Flashcards Maker have ads?

Flashcards Maker shows ads; StudyCards does not.

### Which is updated more often, StudyCards or Flashcards Maker?

StudyCards ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flashcards Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, StudyCards was updated on September 21, 2026 and Flashcards Maker on September 22, 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.*