Comparison

Flashcards Deluxe vs Lectia

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

Head to head
About

Flashcards Deluxe

Create and study custom flashcards for any subject. Features smart study modes, text-to-speech audio in multiple languages, and options for images and sounds. Organize decks, import large sets, and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Smart study modes (Leitner, Spaced Repetition)
  • Text-to-speech audio in 18 languages
  • Multiple choice and spelling tests
  • Organize decks in folders and combine decks
  • Include pictures and sounds
  • Import large card sets (10,000+)
  • Backup and sync via cloud services
Features
Currently charting
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Flashcards Deluxe is an easy-to-use yet powerful flashcard app designed to help you efficiently learn almost anything. Learn languages, prepare for exams, or memorize anything else — your way. • No subscriptions. Pay once. • Optional spaced repetition system (SRS) for efficient studying • Easily create and maintain your own flashcards in a spreadsheet, text file, or directly in the app • Import flashcards created with your favorite AI tool or shared by other users • Highly customizable to fit the way you study • Up to 5 sides per card — go beyond “front and back” with pronunciation, example sentences, definitions, explanations, and more • Offline text-to-speech (TTS) • Multiple choice, spelling tests, and quizzes with exportable results • Add pictures and audio to any side • Rich text formatting using Excel or HTML • Import and export options include OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, email, and our website • Handles very large flashcard sets • View and search cards easily in list view • Run audio slideshows for hands-free practice • Sync across devices Trusted by learners for over a decade, Flashcards Deluxe continues to offer powerful features, great support, and ongoing updates for beginners and advanced users alike. A free Lite version is also available. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lectia

Master a new language with authentic audio, video, and reading materials from native speakers. This free app offers structured lessons, cultural notes, and progress tracking for all levels, with offline study options available.

Highlights
  • Authentic audio, video, and reading passages
  • Language learning activities for comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar
  • Cultural, historical, and vocabulary notes
  • Transcript and translation
  • Offline study options
  • Goal tracking and proficiency tests
Features
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Don’t just learn a new language, master it! Completely free with no ads, Lectia is the first language learning app to offer in-depth content using real-life audio, video, and reading passages from countries where the target language is spoken. Developed by language experts at the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland, Lectia features: - Language learning activities to build comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar that increase in difficulty as you progress - Cultural, historical, and vocabulary notes - Transcript and translation - Highlighted text-tracking to help you follow along - Extensive glossary Choose from seven languages Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Persian | Russian | Spanish | more languages coming in 2022! Authentic materials created by and for native speakers: - Local and national news reports - Expert interviews - Weather reports - Apartment listings - Product and service ads - Recipes, and more! Benefits of Lectia: - No hidden costs or in-app purchases. Ever! - No ads - For all language levels (beginner, intermediate or advanced)! - Proficiency test at the end of each level - No wifi? No problem! Download lessons for offline study. - Goal tracking feature to measure your progress - Whether you’re already comfortable with the language or just starting out, Lectia has an option for you! For 35 years, the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland has been helping people understand each other and the world around them. To learn more about our work, visit us at www.nflc.umd.edu. Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umdnflc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NationalForeignLanguageCenter Twitter: @NFLC_UMD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-foreign-language-center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nflc.umd.edu/ Got an idea? We want to hear from you! Share your feedback with us at nflc-feedback@umd.edu.

Screenshots

Flashcards Deluxe4 screens
Lectia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lectia at Free against Flashcards Deluxe's $4.99. Lectia also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). Flashcards Deluxe's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 78%). On rating, 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

Lectia is free to download; Flashcards Deluxe costs $4.99 up front. Flashcards Deluxe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Lectia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flashcards Deluxe against 4.4 for Lectia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcards Deluxe has 341 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Flashcards Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 78% of Lectia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcards Deluxe ships an update monthly, Lectia every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Flashcards Deluxe versus Lectia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcards DeluxeLectia
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (341 ratings) — better4.4 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings341 — better41
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrangeOrApple.comUniversity of Maryland

Customer experience

Flashcards Deluxe

All ratings335 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews672 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.3%

Lectia

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Flashcards Deluxe

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Issues with importing certain file formats

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic cloud sync between devices
  • Improved search and filtering for large card collections
  • More font and color customization options
  • Apple Watch or widget support

Lectia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flashcards Deluxe

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Donation A$0.491 Month
  • Monthly Donation B$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Donation C$1.991 Month
None

Lectia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashcards Deluxe free?
Flashcards Deluxe costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Lectia free?
Lectia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashcards Deluxe or Lectia?
Flashcards Deluxe is rated higher. Flashcards Deluxe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Lectia averages 4.4 from 41 ratings.
Do Flashcards Deluxe or Lectia have ads?
Neither Flashcards Deluxe nor Lectia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcards Deluxe or Lectia?
Flashcards Deluxe ships an update monthly, and Lectia every 4 months. Most recently, Flashcards Deluxe was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lectia on October 24, 2026.

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