Comparison

InkDeck vs AbcTots

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

AbcTots

Features
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AbcTots is a dynamic educational app designed to make learning fun and engaging for young children. Perfect for kids ages 3 and up, AbcTots helps little learners master the basics of writing letters, numbers, drawing shapes, and writing the names of animals, vegetables, and fruits. With AbcTots, preschoolers can LEARN & PLAY in a safe, interactive environment. Child-Centric Design: AbcTots is designed with young children in mind, ensuring a safe and friendly learning environment. Fun and Motivating: Our app turns learning into a game, making education a joyful experience for kids. Skill Development: AbcTots promotes fine motor skills, letter and number recognition, problem-solving abilities, and early writing skills. No Login Required: Kids can start learning right away without the need to log in, providing a seamless experience.

Screenshots

InkDeck4 screens
AbcTots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AbcTots at none against InkDeck's 3. AbcTots also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. InkDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AbcTots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InkDeck ships an update every 9 days, AbcTots every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
InkDeck versus AbcTots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkDeckAbcTots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad Mukhtargeageac marius marian

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

AbcTots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InkDeck free?
InkDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AbcTots free?
AbcTots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do InkDeck or AbcTots have ads?
Neither InkDeck nor AbcTots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InkDeck or AbcTots?
InkDeck ships an update every 9 days, and AbcTots every 10 days. Most recently, InkDeck was updated on September 18, 2026 and AbcTots on September 13, 2026.

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