Comparison

Flashtex vs Brist

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

Head to head
About

Flashtex

Create and study advanced flashcards with support for LaTeX, Markdown, images, and handwriting. Organize your study material into decks and utilize spaced repetition for effective learning. Syncs across devices for on-the-go revision.

Highlights
  • LaTeX support for equations
  • Markdown for structured notes
  • Handwriting and image support
  • Organized deck creation
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Offline study mode
Features
Read full description

I failed plenty of exams simply because I didn’t have a study system that actually worked, until I discovered flashcards and built this app. If you’ve ever sat in the library wishing your study setup wasn’t a chaotic mix of screenshots, half finished notes and 20 open tabs, Flashtex is the app that finally fixes that. Download now or keep failing exams. Think of it as your reliable place to learn flashcards the way real university students study: actual equations, real cases, real diagrams, real vocab. Not just simple Q&A cards. You can write cards in LaTeX, structure them neatly with Markdown, add images or even draw diagrams by hand. It feels natural, fast and actually enjoyable to use. Instead of forcing you into some rigid workflow, Flashtex just adapts to your style, whether you’re more of an Anki person, a Quizlet convert or someone starting fresh. With spaced repetition built in, you study less but remember more. Everything syncs automatically across iPhone, iPad and Mac, so you can revise on the bus, in the hallway before class or during that awkward 4 minute break between lectures. Whether you’re memorizing anatomy, reviewing legal cases, solving physics problems, drilling algorithms or learning a new language, Flashtex keeps your study routine sharp without overwhelming you. HOW IT WORKS – Create your cards:
Write flashcards exactly the way you think: LaTeX for maths & physics, Markdown for clean structure, handwriting for quick sketches or images when visuals help. Perfect for med school notes, case law references or step-by-step proofs. – Build organized decks:
Set up decks for every class, topic or exam. No limits, no clutter. – Smart spaced repetition:
Flashtex figures out when you should review each card so you don’t forget. You stay on top of things without drowning in constant revision. – Study anywhere:
iCloud keeps everything synced. Works offline too, so terrible campus Wi-Fi can’t stop you. BUILT FOR • Med students tracking endless anatomy & terminology • Law students memorizing cases, definitions & frameworks • STEM learners using LaTeX heavy content • Language learners drilling vocab & grammar • Anyone who came from Anki or Quizlet and wants something cleaner and simpler • University level learners who want a serious study tool, not a toy WHY YOU NEED FLASHTEX • Create useful flashcards with LaTeX, Markdown, images, handwriting, whatever works for you • Perfect for advanced subjects like medicine, law, physics, maths & CS • Offline mode for studying anywhere • Clear, simple progress stats • Text-to-speech, perfect for vocab & language study • Daily reminders so you don’t forget to study • Easy import and export so your decks work with Anki, Markdown and CSV • Distraction-free interface EXAMPLE USE CASES • Draw anatomy diagrams by hand and label them on the spot • Format dense legal cases into clean Markdown flashcards • Write physics and maths equations using LaTeX that actually renders correctly • Create algorithm walkthroughs with text + diagrams • Use text to speech to practice language vocab on the go • Turn your messy lecture notes into structured decks that self update via spaced repetition QUICKLY FIND & ORGANIZE • Decks for each class or subject • Cards scheduled for review today • Tags and folders for huge study collections • Important cards before exams or quizzes SHARE YOUR STUDY MATERIAL • Export decks to classmates or study groups • Share flashcards in formats compatible with Anki/Quizlet style workflows • Swap courses or vocab sets easily FEATURES • LaTeX & Markdown flashcards • Handwriting support (Apple Pencil & touch) • Spaced repetition built-in • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Offline learning • Import/export in multiple formats • Images & text-to-speech • Widgets for home screen and lock screen • Unlimited decks and cards Privacy Policy: flashtex.app/privacypolicy
Terms & Conditions: flashtex.app/terms

About

Brist

Features
Read full description

BECOME A TEACHER-RESEARCHER: BRSIT app supports teachers to become teacher-researchers. It also connects teachers with other teachers and researchers. BRIST helps teachers in schools within their practice so they can effectively carry out small scale classroom research. DISCOVER: A library with useful resources for teachers doing research Access to research projects published by other teachers and researchers Search and filtering tools for finding research projects Tools to find teachers with similar interests Registration to create teacher profiles in the app stating your research interests, ENGAGE: Extra features upon registration: A wizard to upload your own research projects Tools to duplicate projects and then translate them in another language The ability to rate and comment on published projects The ability to communicate and collaborate directly with other teachers from around the world

Screenshots

Flashtex4 screens
Brist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brist at none against Flashtex's 10. Flashtex's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 41 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Flashtex sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Brist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashtex ships an update every 10 days, Brist every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flashtex versus Brist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashtexBrist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (186 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings186 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMika KruschelOmegatechnology L.P.

Bugs and requests

Flashtex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Handwritten notes sometimes get deleted unexpectedly
  • Syncing issues leading to lost or duplicated cards
  • Occasional visual glitches and text formatting problems
  • Keyboard blocking the save button when adding new cards

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add text highlighting options
  • Implement custom card ordering/sequencing
  • Improve text editing experience on mobile
  • Expand study mode options (e.g., multiple choice)
  • Add support for importing Anki decks
Show 3 more
  • Introduce folder-within-folder organization
  • Implement AI-powered card generation
  • Add performance tracking widgets

Brist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flashtex

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$0.993 Months
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.001 Year
Show 1 more
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time6
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Great Tip$2.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Outrageous Tip$9.99
  • Flashtex Unlimited$14.00
  • Flashtex Unlimited Family$17.99
None

Brist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashtex free?
Flashtex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brist free?
Brist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flashtex or Brist have ads?
Neither Flashtex nor Brist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashtex or Brist?
Flashtex ships an update every 10 days, and Brist every 41 months. Most recently, Flashtex was updated on October 10, 2026 and Brist on October 1, 2026.

Other comparisons