# Deck vs ParaLang

The clearest difference is rating: ParaLang at 5.0 against Deck's 4.0. ParaLang also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Deck's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and ParaLang sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ParaLang holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Deck ships an update every 3 months, ParaLang monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deck | ParaLang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-flashcard-app/id1545176753/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paralang/id6758811729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Haaris Iqubal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545176755) | [Bartlett Services & Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875125383) |

## 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 |


### ParaLang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paralang/id6758811729)

This app acts as a custom keyboard that translates your text in real-time, turning everyday conversations into personalized language learning opportunities. It offers on-device translation and creates custom quizzes from your own phrases, all while prioritizing user privacy.

**Highlights:** Custom iOS keyboard, 100% on-device translation, Learn from your own text, Personalized quizzes, Privacy-focused design, Real-world conversation practice

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ParaLang Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deck free?

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

### Is ParaLang free?

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

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

ParaLang is rated higher. Deck averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ParaLang averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Deck or ParaLang have ads?

Neither Deck nor ParaLang shows ads.

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

Deck ships an update every 3 months, and ParaLang monthly. Most recently, Deck was updated on October 9, 2026 and ParaLang on October 1, 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.*