Comparison

YAFCA vs Cardcore Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

YAFCA

Features
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YAFCA is a flashcard application designed to supercharge your memorization and learning experience. The app allows you to create flashcards complete with text and images. Whether you're a student tackling a new language, a professional brushing up on technical terminology, or simply someone who enjoys absorbing new trivia, sAnki's user-friendly interface makes it easy to compile and review decks tailored to your specific needs.

About

Cardcore Flashcards

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The first flashcard app with a heavy focus on perfecting UX - Incredible notion integration with the quickest and most fluid workflow in the world - SHARE decks with your friends - FSRS (Same space repetition algorithm as ANKI) Swipe left or right to rate your cards — four difficulty levels, buttery smooth animations, and FSRS scheduling that learns how your brain works. Just like Anki, but without the clunky interface. STUDY YOUR WAY • Create local decks manually or import from CSV, Anki, or by pasting your notes • Connect to Notion and turn your existing pages into flashcards instantly • Share decks with friends using a single tap SMART SCHEDULING • Powered by FSRS — the same spaced repetition algorithm trusted by serious learners • Cards reappear exactly when you're about to forget them • See your stability score and next review time after every session RICH CONTENT • Embed images, YouTube videos, and code snippets in your cards • Nested bullet points render exactly like they do in Notion • Syntax-highlighted code blocks for technical topics BUILT FOR FOCUS • No distractions — just you and your cards • Four-quadrant swipe system: Again, Hard, Good, Easy • Progress tracked privately on your device Subscription: Flashcards Premium unlocks unlimited decks and advanced features. Available as monthly, yearly, or lifetime plans. Yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://homeofficesinternational.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

YAFCA3 screens
Cardcore Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YAFCA at none against Cardcore Flashcards's 3. YAFCA also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Cardcore Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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. Cardcore Flashcards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. YAFCA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YAFCA ships an update every 4 months, Cardcore Flashcards every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on February 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
YAFCA versus Cardcore Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYAFCACardcore Flashcards
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnzhela BaroyanAlexander Kvamme

In-app purchases

None

YAFCA

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cardcore Flashcards

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$19.99

Questions

Is YAFCA free?
YAFCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cardcore Flashcards free?
Cardcore Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YAFCA or Cardcore Flashcards have ads?
Neither YAFCA nor Cardcore Flashcards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YAFCA or Cardcore Flashcards?
YAFCA ships an update every 4 months, and Cardcore Flashcards every 2 days. Most recently, YAFCA was updated on February 7, 2026 and Cardcore Flashcards on September 8, 2026.

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