# Deck vs RemNote

The clearest difference is rating: RemNote at 4.8 against Deck's 4.0. RemNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). Deck's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and RemNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RemNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemNote has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Deck's written reviews are positive against 73% of RemNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deck ships an update every 3 months, RemNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deck | RemNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-flashcard-app/id1545176753/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haaris Iqubal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545176755) | [RemNote, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545430266) |

## What reviewers say

### Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-flashcard-app/id1545176753)

Learn intuitively with a flashcard app that rebuilds remembering habits using a smart algorithm. Add text, equations, photos, GIFs, or sketches to cards and manage them with tags and reminders. Track progress and utilize practice or test modes.

**Highlights:** Add text, equations, photos, GIFs, sketches, Create and manage decks with tags, Intuitive suggestion-based learning, Progress tracking and test modes, Import decks from cloud services, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Dark mode and adjustable text size

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe - 3 Month Family | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscribe - Yearly Family | $6.49 | per year |
| Buy - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### RemNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784)

This learning tool combines note-taking, knowledge management, and flashcards with spaced repetition for efficient studying. Organize thoughts, link concepts, and create study materials directly from your notes. It supports PDF annotation, multimedia embedding, and offline access.

**Highlights:** Note-taking and knowledge management, Smart flashcard creation, Spaced repetition system, Linked references, PDF annotation, Multimedia embedding, To-do lists with reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemNote Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| RemNote Pro + AI Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro + MCAT Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro + AI + MCAT Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| RemNote Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + AI Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + MCAT Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + AI + MCAT | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient note-taking and flashcard creation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎓 Helpful for studying and retaining information
- 💻 Seamless cross-device sync and accessibility
- 🔍 Powerful organization and search capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔄 Syncing problems between devices
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
- 📱 Mobile app limitations compared to desktop
- 💰 Subscription cost concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues on iOS devices
- Syncing failures between desktop and mobile
- Inconsistent behavior when indenting/outdenting notes
- Bugs with image occlusion flashcards
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Handwriting and drawing support
- Improved mobile app stability and features
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More customization options for note-taking
- Enhanced spaced repetition algorithms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deck free?

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

### Is RemNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deck or RemNote?

RemNote is rated higher. Deck averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while RemNote averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Deck or RemNote have ads?

Neither Deck nor RemNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deck or RemNote?

Deck ships an update every 3 months, and RemNote every 3 days. Most recently, Deck was updated on September 22, 2026 and RemNote on October 14, 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.*