# OutLearn vs Smart Flashcard and dictionary

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Flashcard and dictionary at 4.9 against OutLearn's 4.6. Smart Flashcard and dictionary also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). OutLearn's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 13) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OutLearn sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Flashcard and dictionary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Flashcard and dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OutLearn has 129 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of OutLearn's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart Flashcard and dictionary's.

OutLearn ships an update every 10 days, Smart Flashcard and dictionary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OutLearn | Smart Flashcard and dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outlearn-flashcards-and-study/id1550561105/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-flashcard-and-dictionary/id1621930981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Caubet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550561347) | [Shuichi Nagao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181929917) |

## What reviewers say

### OutLearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outlearn-flashcards-and-study/id1550561105)

This app helps students master their studies using flashcards with LaTeX support for complex equations and spaced repetition for long-term memory retention. It offers various learning modes, offline access, and AI-powered recommendations to optimize study sessions.

**Highlights:** LaTeX support for equations, Spaced repetition algorithm, Offline learning capability, AI-powered flashcard recommendations, Image occlusion for diagrams, Printable flashcards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A cookie for Paul | $1.99 | one-time |
| A pizza for Paul | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro version of OutLearn | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best alternative to Quizlet
- 💡 ChatGPT generated flashcards
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 One-time fee for Pro
- 👍 Useful learning modes (binge, long term)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Non-existent tech support (for some)
- 🐛 Issues during card creation/review on mobile
- 🐛 Scrolling issues on iPad
- 🐛 App won't load properly on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling issues on iPad
- Card creation/review issues on mobile
- App won't load properly on iPhone (app and web)
- Images removed from cards, leaving blank cards with stickers
- Frequent freezing on web version

**Requested features**

- Command F when using the browser
- Page scanner to scan images and insert text
- Color coding
- Built-in spelling and grammar checker
- Easier way to share study sets


### Smart Flashcard and dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-flashcard-and-dictionary/id1621930981)

This app helps you learn new words and phrases through AI-powered translation, wordbook creation, and adaptive flashcards. It supports importing data from other platforms and offers multilingual learning to improve comprehension and memorization.

**Highlights:** AI-powered translation with nuances, Instant wordbook creation, Adaptive flashcard learning, Import wordlists from Anki, CSV, Excel, Multilingual support, Phonetic symbols and read-aloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OutLearn free?

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

### Is Smart Flashcard and dictionary free?

Smart Flashcard and dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OutLearn or Smart Flashcard and dictionary?

Smart Flashcard and dictionary is rated higher. OutLearn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Smart Flashcard and dictionary averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do OutLearn or Smart Flashcard and dictionary have ads?

Neither OutLearn nor Smart Flashcard and dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OutLearn or Smart Flashcard and dictionary?

OutLearn ships an update every 10 days, and Smart Flashcard and dictionary fortnightly. Most recently, OutLearn was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smart Flashcard and dictionary on October 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.*