Comparison

effectLang vs Membr

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

Head to head
About

effectLang

Master new languages with an effective, free system. Create custom flashcards with images and audio, and utilize spaced repetition for optimal memorization. Learn at your own pace, even offline, with a fun, game-like approach to vocabulary building.

Highlights
  • Custom flashcard creator
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • Image and audio integration
  • Offline learning capability
  • Excel import/export
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation
Features
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Build a vocabulary collection that means something to you. With effectLang, you create your own flashcards from the words and phrases you meet in class, at work or while traveling. Add context, pictures and sound, then practice with scheduled reviews. Your words, your flashcards Create decks for the subjects you want to study. Add an example sentence, a hint or a description to each card. Use tags to organize your vocabulary and choose what to practice. See and hear what you learn Attach your own photos or search for an image in the app. Record your voice or attach an audio file. You can also listen to text-to-speech pronunciation when a suitable voice is available on your device. Supported voices and their quality depend on your device and language. Know when to return Rate your answers to schedule the next review. The home screen highlights a deck with cards due for review, or shows your next scheduled date. After a completed session, see how many cards you practiced and what comes next. Optional review reminders require notification permission; delivery timing depends on your device. Study saved cards offline Your flashcards and progress are stored on your device. You can practice saved cards without an internet connection. Image search, purchases and downloading language resources require internet access. The interface is available in English, Polish and Spanish, independently of the languages on your cards. Free access and Premium The free version allows up to 2 decks with 40 flashcards per deck, plus up to 3 photo additions and 3 audio additions per day. Optional Premium removes these deck, card and daily media limits. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Available plans, local prices and billing terms are shown in the app and in the store before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your store account settings. Privacy policy: https://dawidwnukowski.com/apps-privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://dawidwnukowski.com/flashcards-terms/

About

Membr

Enhance your memory and retention with this study companion. Create custom flashcards, utilize spaced repetition algorithms, and track your learning progress across various subjects. Start mastering new information efficiently.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • Custom flashcard creation
  • Progress tracking
  • Pre-made flashcard sets
  • Customizable study schedules
Features
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Membr - Spaced Repetition is the ultimate study companion for anyone looking to improve their memory and retention. Our app utilizes cutting-edge spaced repetition techniques to help you learn and remember new information more efficiently. With Membr, you can easily create flashcards and customize them make your study more interactive and engaging. You can also set custom study schedules and track your progress as you master new subjects. The app comes with a built-in spaced repetition algorithm that adjusts the intervals between study sessions based on your progress, making sure you review the material at the perfect time for maximum retention. Membr also offers a wide range of pre-made flashcards on various subjects, from languages to science and history, so you can start learning right away. The app also comes with a progress tracking feature, which allows you to monitor your progress over time, and see how much you've improved. Whether you are a student preparing for exams, a professional looking to improve your skills, or just someone who wants to boost your knowledge, Membr is the perfect app for you. With its simple yet powerful interface you'll find it easy to start learning right away. So, don't wait any longer, download Membr - Spaced Repetition today and experience the power of spaced repetition learning! With Membr, you'll be able to learn more in less time and remember it for longer. ---- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Membr offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription, an auto-renewing monthly subscription, and a lifetime non-renewing subscription which allows you full access to all of our services and the content in our catalog for as long as you maintain an active subscription. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes account at the time of initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period end date, and the cost of the renewal will be listed. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Read more about our Privacy Policy here: http://bitly.ws/AbzC Read more about our Terms of Service here: http://bitly.ws/Abzt

Screenshots

effectLang4 screens
Membr4 screens

Verdict

The call

effectLang and Membr both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Membr's written reviews are positive against 0% of effectLang's. Membr also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. effectLang sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Membr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for effectLang against 5.0 for Membr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of effectLang's written reviews are positive against 100% of Membr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
effectLang versus Membr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereffectLangMembr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDawid WnukowskiStandard Software LLC

Customer experience

effectLang

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Membr

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

effectLang

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$21.491 Year
3 purchases

Membr

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99

Questions

Is effectLang free?
effectLang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Membr free?
Membr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, effectLang or Membr?
effectLang and Membr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do effectLang or Membr have ads?
effectLang shows ads; Membr does not.
Which is updated more often, effectLang or Membr?
effectLang ships an update every 3 weeks, and Membr every 3 weeks. Most recently, effectLang was updated on November 3, 2026 and Membr on November 3, 2026.

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