Comparison

iFarsi vs OCTO Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

iFarsi

This app offers a comprehensive Persian (Farsi) to English dictionary with over 100,000 words. It provides offline access, spelling correction, pronunciation guides, and supports transliterated Persian. Voice search and a user-friendly interface enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • English to Farsi and Farsi to English translations
  • Offline access to over 100,000 words
  • Offline spelling corrector
  • Support for Pinglish/Finglish
  • IPA Pronunciation
  • Voice search
Features
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Free Persian (Farsi) Dictionary for iPhone and iPod Touch. - English to Farsi and Farsi to English translations. - More than 100,000 words. - Fast access to a local database of words even if there is no internet connection available. - New database with more than 100k words in each language. - Offline spelling corrector in both languages - Support for Pinglish/Finglish (Persian written with English letters) - Search history in both languages - 70k+ English examples and idioms - Grammar and usage tags - Ability to find similar words in both languages - IPA Pronunciation in both languages - Compatibility with all devices: iPhone, iPad, iPhone(Retina), ... New in Version 4: - Optimized code resulting in a small app size and faster operation - Redesigned GUI to provide a more user-friendly interface - Use of iOS built-in voice recognition resulting in a faster start - Ability to search for English or Persian words using your voice - Removal of "words near your location" feature, which had proven to be unpopular - Less number of permissions required to use the app New in version 3: - Issue with download is fixed - Local voice recognition and entry (English only) - English pronunciation using iOS Text to Speech - Local pronunciation test (English only) - New Graphical User Interface in Persian and English - History modification feature - Wordlists creation and management - Multiple choice word game (both languages) - Statistics on searches and the word game results - Random word display on homepage - Ability to find words near your location - Help available on all pages Please forward your suggestions for future versions to info@kasiltech.com. *** If you cannot download the database please try these steps: - Disable and then enable your WIFI and try to download the database - Uninstall and then reinstall iFarsi and try to download the database If these do not solve your issue, please contact us at info@farsitown.com with details (device info and iOS version) so we can look into the issue. Disclaimer: The developer makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability, or validity of any information in this program and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis.

About

OCTO Flashcards

This app offers a digital solution for studying with flashcards, allowing users to write and draw using an Apple Pencil. It provides organizational tools like folders and color-coding, along with study features to track mastered cards and facilitate quick review sessions. Go paperless and create unlimited study materials without cost.

Highlights
  • Apple Pencil support for writing and drawing
  • Cloud-backed database for card storage
  • Folder organization and color-coding
  • Mastered card tracking
  • Quick study sessions with swipe/tap gestures
  • Unlimited card creation
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Let OCTO solve the tradeoff between modern technology and traditional flashcard studying! Utilize your Apple Pencil to write or draw anything you need to memorize- no more constraints from text-only flashcards. STAY ORGANIZED * OCTO's cloud-backed database ensures you never lose your flashcards * Keep all your study materials in one place * Group together flashcard sets into folders * Color code your flashcard sets and folders STUDY EFFECTIVELY * Memorize as you create your flashcards by writing out your material * Keep track of cards you have mastered * Choose to study only mastered cards for a challenge or all flashcards for a refresh * Have quick study sessions with our simple swipe or tap gestures GO PAPERLESS * Create unlimited cards without worrying about the costs * Reduce paper waste and your carbon footprint

Screenshots

iFarsi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iFarsi at 4.4 against OCTO Flashcards's 2.6. iFarsi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). OCTO Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 18 months). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iFarsi holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of iFarsi's written reviews are positive against 54% of OCTO Flashcards's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFarsi ships an update every 18 months, OCTO Flashcards every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iFarsi versus OCTO Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFarsiOCTO Flashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (39 ratings) — better2.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarsi Town, LLCElaine Kodama

Customer experience

iFarsi

All ratings39 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.8%

OCTO Flashcards

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

iFarsi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't download the database
  • Farsi fonts too small
  • Doesn't allow to use the Arabic keyboard on iPhone so can't type in Farsi

Requested features

4 requests
  • Please change iFarsi's icon. Its too old and not even perfect.
  • Add pronunciation!
  • Add Persian to Persian dictionary
  • Add English to English dictionary

OCTO Flashcards

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iFarsi

No in-app purchases

None

OCTO Flashcards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFarsi free?
iFarsi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OCTO Flashcards free?
OCTO Flashcards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iFarsi or OCTO Flashcards?
iFarsi is rated higher. iFarsi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while OCTO Flashcards averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.
Do iFarsi or OCTO Flashcards have ads?
OCTO Flashcards shows ads; iFarsi does not.
Which is updated more often, iFarsi or OCTO Flashcards?
iFarsi ships an update every 18 months, and OCTO Flashcards every 11 days. Most recently, iFarsi was updated on August 1, 2026 and OCTO Flashcards on August 20, 2026.

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