Comparison

InkDeck vs Fliqsy

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 and practice characters with Apple Pencil or your finger, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Free to start. InkDeck Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription. STUDY FIVE WAYS • Review — flip and rate yourself; spaced repetition schedules every card at the right moment, with reminders so you never miss a session • Quiz — four-choice questions with instant feedback • Typing — type the answer; fuzzy matching forgives small typos • Match — pair terms in Quick Fire, Batch Submit or Sliding Window • Cloze — fill in the blank from context SIX GAMES MADE FROM YOUR CARDS Card Shooter, Balloon Pop, Pair Hunt, Word Forge, Deckle and Letter Trail turn any deck into a game, so review stops feeling like review. WRITE IT, DON'T JUST TYPE IT • Handwriting and typed text on the same card • Lasso to select, move and resize your ink • Images, backgrounds and color gradients • Record audio for pronunciation practice • Markdown for formatted text • Pick how your cards flip BRING YOUR DECKS Import Anki .apkg decks with their images and audio, or start from a CSV file. Ask the AI tool you already use to write cards, then paste them straight in. Share decks with the .inkdeck format. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS A calendar heatmap, review history, accuracy stats and retention curves show exactly how you're improving. Keep your study streak alive. EVERY DEVICE, NO ACCOUNT Your decks sync through iCloud across iPhone, iPad and Mac. No sign-up. Available in 11 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Arabic and Chinese. The free plan includes 3 sets of up to 10 cards each. InkDeck Pro removes the limits with a single purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://inkdeck.gittrics.com/privacy

About

Fliqsy

Features
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Fliqsy turns your notes into a smart flashcard system - organized like your curriculum, powered by science-backed spaced repetition. Create subjects and chapters. Add cards: question on the front, answer on the back. Tap to flip. Swipe left when you've got it, swipe right to keep reviewing. Fliqsy automatically focuses your next session on the cards you still need - so every minute of studying counts. FREE, FOREVER Every Fliqsy user gets: Unlimited subjects, chapters, topics and cards SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm - the proven method behind Anki and millions of learners worldwide Swipe-based review sessions Core progress stats (cards learned, remaining, session history) Full data access - search, filter, edit anytime FLIQSY PREMIUM Serious about your exam? Premium removes every barrier: FSRS Algorithm The latest generation of spaced repetition. FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) uses a memory model trained on millions of review events to schedule each card at the exact moment you're about to forget it - outperforming SM-2 in retention studies. Ad-Free Experience Zero interruptions. Study sessions the way they should be - clean, focused, distraction-free. Advanced Exam Analytics Not just how many cards you've done - but where you're losing. See performance breakdowns by subject, chapter, and topic. Identify your weak spots before exam day. Track retention rate, average difficulty, and review trends over time. OCR Card Scanner Point your camera at any textbook, handwritten note, or printed worksheet - Fliqsy reads the text and turns it into flashcards instantly. No typing. Just scan, review the suggested question-answer pairs, and add to your deck. Available as monthly or yearly subscription. Cancel anytime. HOW IT WORKS Create a subject (e.g. "Anatomy") Add topics (e.g. "Nervous System") Fill in flashcard pairs: question -> answer Start a study session - flip and swipe through your cards Fliqsy schedules the next review for each card automatically Watch your weak topics shrink session by session PERFECT FOR University and high school students Medical, law and accounting exam prep (USMLE, BAR, CPA) Standardized tests: SAT, IELTS, GRE, TOEFL Language vocabulary building Professional certification study THE SCIENCE Fliqsy is built on two principles proven by decades of cognitive science research: Active recall: Testing yourself - rather than re-reading - is the single most effective way to move information into long-term memory. Spaced repetition: Reviewing material at increasing intervals dramatically improves retention while cutting study time. Free users get SM-2. Premium users get FSRS - the state of the art. Download Fliqsy free. Study smarter from day one. Upgrade when you're ready to go further. Subscription terms: Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage or cancel your subscription in App Store Account Settings Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Questions or feedback? We read every message. Privacy Policy: https://www.zeynepli.com/fliqsy/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.zeynepli.com/fliqsy/terms/

Screenshots

InkDeck4 screens
Fliqsy4 screens

Verdict

The call

InkDeck and Fliqsy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Fliqsy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
InkDeck versus Fliqsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkDeckFliqsy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB82 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMuhammad MukhtarCEDAN MURAT ZEYNEPLI

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
2 purchases

Fliqsy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is InkDeck free?
InkDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fliqsy free?
Fliqsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InkDeck or Fliqsy have ads?
Neither InkDeck nor Fliqsy shows ads.

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