Comparison

Cambridge Reader vs Flash Cards Study

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

Head to head
About

Cambridge Reader

Access your Cambridge University Press ebooks offline on your mobile device. Download videos and audio to prepare for classes. Requires web registration and login details.

Highlights
  • Access Cambridge ebooks offline
  • Download videos and audio
  • View enhanced online content
  • Requires web registration
  • Supports iOS 11.0+
Features
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Developed for Cambridge University Press online subscription services, the Cambridge Reader App allows you to access your Cambridge Elevate, Go and Cambridge Learn Premium ebooks wherever you are. Downloading the Cambridge Reader app allows you to: • Access all of your favourite Cambridge ebooks directly from your mobile device • Have confidence that your content will be there - even if you lose internet access • Prepare for classes by downloading videos and audio to the app in advance To use the app you first need to register your account on the web using a PC or Mac. The minimum OS version supported by the Cambridge Reader App is iOS 11.0. If you already have a student or teacher account, you can log in, view your books from a phone and download enhanced online content, including videos, files, interactive activities and image galleries. This app will work once you have been sent login details and accepted the EULA and Terms of Use online.

About

Flash Cards Study

Features
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FlashCards - Your Ultimate Study Companion Transform your study materials into powerful flashcards with FlashCards, the intuitive iOS app designed to make learning efficient and engaging. CREATE & ORGANIZE Organize your study materials with ease. Create subjects to group related topics, add categories within each subject for better organization, and build comprehensive flashcard decks. Each card supports rich text on both front and back sides, allowing you to capture detailed information. SCAN & DIGITIZE Save time with our built-in document scanner! Use the camera button when creating flashcards to instantly scan text from documents, books, or notes. Our advanced OCR technology extracts text automatically, so you can quickly convert physical materials into digital flashcards without manual typing. STUDY MODES Choose how you want to study with two flexible modes: Type Answer Mode: Test your knowledge by typing answers. Get instant feedback on your responses and see which questions you got right or wrong. Self Assessment Mode: Flip cards to reveal answers and mark yourself as correct or incorrect. Perfect for quick review sessions and self-paced learning. Customize your study sessions by selecting specific subjects and categories, choosing which side of the card to see first, and setting the number of questions you want to practice. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor your learning journey with comprehensive statistics. View overall performance metrics including total sessions, accuracy percentages, and practice time. Dive deep into subject-specific breakdowns to see where you excel and where you need more practice. Track your improvement over time with detailed session history. EXPORT & IMPORT Share your flashcards or back up your data with our export and import feature. Export multiple categories at once, share with classmates, or import previously exported decks. Perfect for collaborative studying or transferring your cards between devices. BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE Enjoy a clean, modern interface designed for focus. Choose from Light, Dark, or System themes to match your preference and reduce eye strain during long study sessions. KEY FEATURES: - Scan documents to create flashcards instantly - Organize by subjects and categories - Two study modes: Type Answer and Self Assessment - Flip cards with smooth animations - Track statistics and progress - Export and import flashcards - Swipe to edit or delete - Welcome screen for first-time users - Beautiful, intuitive design Whether you're studying for exams, learning a new language, or memorizing facts, FlashCards makes studying more effective and enjoyable. Start creating your flashcard collection today!

Screenshots

Cambridge Reader4 screens
Flash Cards Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cambridge Reader at Free against Flash Cards Study's $1.99. Cambridge Reader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Cambridge Reader is free to download; Flash Cards Study costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cambridge Reader versus Flash Cards Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCambridge ReaderFlash Cards Study
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.5 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB2 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperCambridge University Press & Assessment (App)ZSOLT DEAK

Bugs and requests

Cambridge Reader

Reported bugs

42 issues
  • Randomly goes back a page
  • App doesn't fit screen
  • Cannot split screen
  • App glitches and freezes
  • App crashes frequently
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  • Books disappear or don't load
  • Login issues (invalid credentials, password problems, spaces in password)
  • App reloads after switching apps
  • Textbooks not showing up
  • Outdated codes
  • Cannot register/add books
  • Pages not loading
  • App resets when closed
  • Notes disappear
  • Cannot scroll horizontally
  • Lack of landscape mode
  • Lack of zoom functionality
  • App is slow and laggy
  • App doesn't support split screen
  • App quits unexpectedly
  • Book codes not working
  • Book codes need to be entered every time
  • Cannot download more than a few books
  • Page select/scroll bar is difficult to use
  • Books not appearing in account after login
  • App doesn't show full page
  • Password reset not available
  • App doesn't work on iPad
  • App is worse than previous version
  • Cannot zoom out
  • App doesn't allow horizontal scrolling
  • Updated version available but book doesn't update
  • Cannot flip to next pages
  • App pauses the screen
  • Login loop with Cambridge.go account
  • Book disappears after adding both workbook and student book
  • Bookmark not showing
  • App is not compatible with iPhone 7 screen size
  • UI is clunky
  • Page closes when touched the wrong way
  • App is skunk
  • User interface looks like ayoos

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add landscape mode for iPhones
  • Allow split screen functionality
  • Improve scrolling (horizontal and vertical)
  • Fix page loading issues
  • Enable note-taking within the app
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  • Improve zoom functionality
  • Add animations
  • Fix issues with adding books/resources
  • Allow access to all subscribed titles on mobile
  • Make the app fill the whole screen on iPad Pros
  • Add password reset functionality

Flash Cards Study

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cambridge Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Flash Cards Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cambridge Reader free?
Cambridge Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flash Cards Study free?
Flash Cards Study costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cambridge Reader or Flash Cards Study have ads?
Neither Cambridge Reader nor Flash Cards Study shows ads.

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