Comparison

InkDeck vs 小鹿查单词

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

Head to head
About

InkDeck

Create and study flashcards with handwritten notes and drawings. Supports spaced repetition, multiple study modes, and engaging games to make learning fun. Syncs across devices via iCloud without an account.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes and drawings
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Multiple study modes (Quiz, Typing, Match)
  • Four built-in study games
  • Import Anki and CSV decks
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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InkDeck is the flashcard app you write by hand. Every card is a real drawing canvas — sketch diagrams, write formulas, practise kanji with Apple Pencil or your finger. One-time purchase. No subscription, no trial countdown, no AI upsell. BRING YOUR ANKI DECKS Import .apkg files properly — Ink reads the collection database and brings your images and audio across, not just the text. CSV import works too, and you can export to .inkdeck. STUDY FIVE WAYS • Standard Review — flip and self-rate, with spaced repetition that schedules each card at the right time, plus reminders • Quiz — four-choice questions with instant feedback • Typing — type your answer, with fuzzy matching so a typo isn't marked wrong • Match — tap to pair terms; Quick Fire, Batch Submit or Sliding Window • Cloze Deletion — fill in the blank from context FOUR GAMES BUILT IN Card Shooter, Balloon Pop, Pair Hunt and Word Forge turn review into something you'll actually open. RICH CARDS • Mix handwriting and typed text on the same card • Images, backgrounds and colour gradients • Record audio for pronunciation practice • Markdown for formatted text • Organise with groups, topics and tags TRACK YOUR PROGRESS A calendar heatmap, review history, correctness stats and retention curves show exactly how you're improving. Keep your streak alive. SYNCS, NO ACCOUNT Your decks sync over iCloud across iPhone and iPad. No sign-up, no account to create. Available in 11 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Arabic and Chinese. Free to download with 3 sets of 10 cards. One purchase unlocks everything, forever, on every device on your Apple ID. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

小鹿查单词

This app allows you to look up words by spelling them out using your voice, without needing to type or be online. It's designed for quick lookups, especially when playing games or using your Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Voice spelling word lookup
  • Offline functionality
  • No internet required
  • Siri integration
  • Lock screen widget
  • Apple Watch complication
Features
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在手机或 Apple Watch 上用语音拼读查单词 无需手动输入,无需联网,离线使用。 # 使用方法: 1. 点击录音按钮,拼读你要查询的单词的字母,如 “h-e-l-l-o” 即可查询 2. Siri 使用 - 在手机激活 Siri :“hey,Siri” - “小鹿查单词” - 拼读出英文单词如: “h-e-l-l-o”,即可查询。 # 小技巧 可将 App 的 “启动录音” 小组件加入 iPhone 的锁屏小组件上 或将 App “启动录音” 复杂功能加入表盘 这样可以迅速启动录音查询 # 设计源起: 在玩游戏的时候,经常会遇到一些不认识的单词,如果放下手柄再去打开手机,并解锁,再打开词典App ,手动输入查单词,实在太慢了。 如果 Siri 支持直接查询,或使用 Apple Watch 上操作会将整个查单词的过程大大缩短,然后这款小工具就诞生了。 # 支持设备型号: 手机支持型号:iPhone 11 及以上机型才支持 Apple Watch 离线查词需要 Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2,否则需要配合 iPhone 使用。 #联系我们 有问题欢迎反馈:haozes@gmail.com 微信公众号:YaoYaoNow 设计开发: Haozes & 诗雨 &老王

Screenshots

InkDeck4 screens
小鹿查单词4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InkDeck at Free against 小鹿查单词's $0.99. InkDeck also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8). 小鹿查单词's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

InkDeck is free to download; 小鹿查单词 costs $0.99 up front. InkDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 小鹿查单词 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InkDeck holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 小鹿查单词 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InkDeck ships an update every 9 days, 小鹿查单词 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
InkDeck versus 小鹿查单词: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkDeck小鹿查单词
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—73.1% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad Mukhtar家浩 汪

Customer experience

InkDeck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

小鹿查单词

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

InkDeck

Subscriptions2
  • App Access For 1 Month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • App Access For 1 Year7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited cards$7.99
None

小鹿查单词

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InkDeck free?
InkDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 小鹿查单词 free?
小鹿查单词 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InkDeck or 小鹿查单词?
InkDeck is rated higher. InkDeck averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 小鹿查单词 averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do InkDeck or 小鹿查单词 have ads?
Neither InkDeck nor 小鹿查单词 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InkDeck or 小鹿查单词?
InkDeck ships an update every 9 days, and 小鹿查单词 weekly. Most recently, InkDeck was updated on September 18, 2026 and 小鹿查单词 on September 23, 2026.

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