OutLearn vs SharpPrep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OutLearn
This app helps students create and study flashcards using AI-powered spaced repetition. It supports various subjects with features like LaTeX, image occlusion, and multiple study modes. Syncs across devices and offers offline access.
- AI flashcard generation
- Spaced repetition (FSRS)
- LaTeX support for STEM
- Image occlusion
- Multiple study modes
- Cross-device syncing
- Offline access
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OutLearn is the flashcard app made for students, by students. Make cards in seconds, study them the way that suits you, and remember them for good. SMART SPACED REPETITION OutLearn brings every card back right before you'd forget it, with FSRS, the same scheduling method Anki uses. After a few hundred reviews it personalizes itself to how you remember. CREATE CARDS FAST • Generate flashcards with AI from your notes • Import your Anki decks, or text exports from other flashcard apps • Paste or drag images straight into a card • Built-in translator for language learning • Text to speech to hear your cards MADE FOR REAL SUBJECTS • LaTeX for math, physics and chemistry • Image occlusion for anatomy, maps and diagrams • Cloze deletions and multiple choice cards • Colors and formatting STUDY YOUR WAY • Binge Learn when the exam is tomorrow • Long Term Learn with spaced repetition • Exam Mode to test yourself, then retest only the cards you missed • Search every card in every deck, and folders inside folders WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web, all synced. Works offline too. Home screen widgets, dark mode, printable flashcards and thousands of free decks shared by other students. FAIR PRICING OutLearn is free. Pro is a one-time purchase, never a subscription.
SharpPrep
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Prepare smarter, not harder. SharpPrep is your personal AI-powered exam coach designed for academic, professional, and competitive exams. What Makes SharpPrep Different? • AI-generated MCQs tailored to each topic • Concept-based questions with instant explanations • Track your progress with Learning Journey • Choose your domain: NEET, IIT, UPSC, CA, SAT, IELTS & more • One topic = 100+ smart MCQs covering theory, application & advanced reasoning • Save time with focused, adaptive prep sessions Whether you’re a school student, test aspirant, or working professional—SharpPrep helps you master concepts and retain them longer with engaging, interactive quizzes. Exam Categories Supported: • Academic Boards: CBSE, ICSE, State Boards • Competitive Exams: NEET, JEE, UPSC, CAT, GATE • International: SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS • Professional Courses: CA, CS, CMA, CFA, USMLE, TOEFL Why Learners Love SharpPrep: • No clutter, no distractions—just pure learning • AI keeps questions relevant and varied • Learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere Ready to level up your prep? Join thousands of students who trust SharpPrep to stay ahead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SharpPrep at none against OutLearn's 4. SharpPrep also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). OutLearn's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. OutLearn sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SharpPrep asks for nothing beyond the download.
OutLearn ships an update every 4 days, SharpPrep every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OutLearn | SharpPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (130 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 130 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Paul Caubet | Varun Bora |
Bugs and requests
OutLearn
Reported bugs
17 issues- 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
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- Card lost after force quitting
- Long loading times
- Offline mode not working
- Saving issues, decks deleting themselves
- App crashes when typing too many times in learn mode
- App becomes laggy after a while
- Does not recognize non-Latin characters (e.g., Korean)
- Deck crashed while building, now shows unresponsive gray screen
- Can't delete a card from Learn mode
- Can't shuffle cards when doing Learn long term
- Can't search for cards on mobile
- Login screen doesn't allow password manager prompting
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Typing mode option (similar to Quizlet's Learn)
- Face ID login option
SharpPrep
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OutLearn
- A cookie for Paul$1.99
- A pizza for Paul$5.99
- Pro Offer$12.99
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- Pro version of OutLearn$19.99
SharpPrep
No in-app purchases








