# Active Recall vs Blurt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Active Recall at 100% against Blurt's 60%. Active Recall also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Blurt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (97 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Active Recall sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Blurt sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Active Recall holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blurt has 97 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Active Recall's written reviews are positive against 60% of Blurt's.

Active Recall ships an update every 10 days, Blurt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Recall | Blurt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-recall-ovido/id1670013642/reviews)** | [4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurt-blurting-study-method/id6745759423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ovido AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/872522970) | [Trembath Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769634160) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Recall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-recall-ovido/id1670013642)

This app helps users create custom quizzes and flashcards for learning new vocabulary, languages, and various subjects. It supports multiple question types and allows for sharing creations with friends and classmates for collaborative study.

**Highlights:** Custom quiz creation, Multiple question types, Interactive flashcards, Vocabulary memorization, Language learning tools, Quiz sharing, Group study collaboration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ovido Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Ovido Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Ovido Premium Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Ovido Premium Quarterly | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Ovido Premium Semi-annual | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Ovido Premium Annual | $22.99 | per year |


### Blurt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurt-blurting-study-method/id6745759423)

This app helps you master any subject through active recall. Upload your study materials, then speak or type what you remember. The AI compares your response to the original content, identifies gaps, and scores your understanding.

**Highlights:** Upload study materials (notes, PDFs, videos, images), Organize content by topic, AI-powered summaries, Active recall blurting (speak or type), AI comparison and feedback, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blurt Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Blurt | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Blurt Unlimited | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Blurt Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Blurt Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| Blurt Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Blurt | $79.99 | per year |
| Blurt Unlimited | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great way to study
- 🚀 Makes studying easier and more effective
- 💡 Unlocks new level of studying
- 👍 Helps improve grades and knowledge retention


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Recall free?

Active Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blurt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Active Recall or Blurt?

Active Recall is rated higher. Active Recall averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Blurt averages 4.5 from 97 ratings.

### Do Active Recall or Blurt have ads?

Neither Active Recall nor Blurt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Active Recall or Blurt?

Active Recall ships an update every 10 days, and Blurt every 3 days. Most recently, Active Recall was updated on October 9, 2026 and Blurt on October 18, 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.*