# Anki Note vs Flashcard Lab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashcard Lab at 100% against Anki Note's 43%. Flashcard Lab also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7). Anki Note's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anki Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Flashcard Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashcard Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Anki Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flashcard Lab's.

Anki Note ships an update every 9 days, Flashcard Lab every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anki Note | Flashcard Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anki-note/id1586139777/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcard-lab/id6469375646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [舜 吕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534998158) | [Tidis Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711852736) |

## What reviewers say

### Anki Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anki-note/id1586139777)

This app helps organize scattered notes into a structured knowledge network. It automatically generates flashcards from marked content and uses the SM2 algorithm for spaced repetition reviews. Supports rich note-taking with attachments and bi-directional linking.

**Highlights:** Note-taking with Markdown, Automatic flashcard generation, SM2 spaced repetition algorithm, Bi-directional note linking, Attachments (images, docs), Hierarchical note organization

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anki Note Pro ( 1 Month ) | $0.99 | per month |
| Anki Note Pro ( 1 Year ) | $8.99 | per year |
| iOS + iPadOS | $6.99 | one-time |
| Anki Note Pro (Forever) | $15.99 | one-time |


### Flashcard Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcard-lab/id6469375646)

Transform your Google Sheets into interactive flashcards for effective studying. Customize your learning experience with randomized testing, spaced repetition, and progress tracking. Ideal for exams, languages, and any subject you need to master.

**Highlights:** Study with randomized virtual flashcards, Spaced repetition study mode, Reverse flashcard study mode, Track progress with test results, Create custom study lists, Add synonyms and mnemonics, Add images to flashcards (with add-on)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flashcard Lab Pro | $17.99 | one-time |
| Flashcard Lab Elite | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anki Note free?

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

### Is Flashcard Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anki Note or Flashcard Lab?

Flashcard Lab is rated higher. Anki Note averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Flashcard Lab averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Anki Note or Flashcard Lab have ads?

Neither Anki Note nor Flashcard Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anki Note or Flashcard Lab?

Anki Note ships an update every 9 days, and Flashcard Lab every 2 weeks. Most recently, Anki Note was updated on November 3, 2026 and Flashcard Lab on November 3, 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.*