Comparison

Flashcards Deluxe Lite vs Flashcard Max

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

Head to head
About

Flashcards Deluxe Lite

Create and study custom flashcards with smart learning modes, text-to-speech audio, and multiple choice options. Organize decks, add images and sounds, and import large card sets. This free version has limitations on the number of decks and cards.

Highlights
  • Smart study modes (Leitner, Spaced Repetition)
  • Text-to-speech audio in 18 languages
  • Multiple choice and spelling tests
  • Organize decks in folders
  • Include pictures and sounds
  • Customizable response levels
  • Import and backup flashcards
Features
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This is a free lite version which has a LIMIT of 6 decks and 6 cards per deck. The paid version does not have this restriction. Flashcards Deluxe is an easy to use, yet powerful flashcard app which you can use to study just about anything you want. I use this app for my own Chinese studies, and am constantly improving it to make it better for myself and others. Features: • Two smart study modes that automatically focus more on the cards you miss: Leitner and a more advanced Spaced Repetition mode (similar to SuperMemo or Anki) • Text to speech (TTS) audio in 18 languages (no internet connection needed to study) • Multiple choice option • Spelling tests (listen to audio and use keyboard to answer) • Searchable listing of your cards that allows you to easily look up other terms as you study • Organize decks in folders and combine decks for studying • Several flashcard color themes to choose from (sky, wood, chalkboard, etc.) • Divide cards into categories • 1 to 5 sided cards • Include pictures and sounds. Zoom into pictures. Auto repeat sounds. • 3 response levels: Wrong, I kind of know, I know really well (vs the standard correct/wrong) - for more efficient studying • Easy navigation - swipe or tap to answer (customizable) • Draw self-graded answer with your finger • Automatically turn cards off after getting them correct a certain number/percentage of reviews • Clean, efficient user interface, including full-screen and landscape viewing • Custom text and background colors • Browse mode that lets you easily navigate forward or back without keeping score • Slideshow mode • Large number of cards (10,000+) can be imported easily (full version) • Backup your flashcards to your computer • Supports Dropbox, Google Docs and USB transfers • Very easy to get started, with lots of features and options for advanced users • Great support! I promptly respond to any questions or feedback you may have. Use my website's public forum or email me. You can create flashcards either on your computer or directly within the app. If you don't want to make your own, you can browse and download flashcards from the app's Shared Library. Creating cards on your computer is an easy process of making a two column list of questions and answers in a text editor or spreadsheet, copy/pasting your list into our website, and then downloading it to your device. You can also transfer flashcards using Dropbox, Google Docs or even your own web server. Praise for the PAID version: iTunes store Staff Favorite (December 2009) 10/10 - theiphoneappreview.com "If there’s anything that will leave you scratching your head about this incredible app is why it isn’t more expensive... FlashCards Deluxe is truly an educational app worth obtaining. Nothing you want to learn right now? Download the app. It will make you want to learn something just by having it." - theiphoneappreview.com 12/10/09 Please see our web site for more information. If you are not satisfied with the product for any reason, please let me know why and I'll try to help.

About

Flashcard Max

Create, study, and share digital flashcards with rich media like images and text. Features include OCR for text extraction, customizable study modes, and the ability to cover parts of images. Syncs with a desktop companion app for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Create flashcards with text and images
  • Extract text from images (OCR)
  • Customize study modes
  • Listen to flashcards
  • Share flashcard files
  • Integrates with desktop app
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*INTEGRATES WITH COMPANION DESKTOP APP MAKE FLASHCARDS - Create flashcards with pictures, text, and hints - Create flashcards using lecture slides - Add hints with images & text - Edit + Cover Up key parts of a picture - Extract text from images (OCR) STUDY FLASHCARDS - 2 Study Mode options - Listen to flashcards - Easily customize how you want to study your flashcards - Wrong flashcards are reshuffled into deck during review session - Option to start review with a few flashcards and gradually add more SHARE FLASHCARDS - Share flashcard files with a friend

Screenshots

Flashcards Deluxe Lite4 screens
Flashcard Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flashcard Max at every 5 days against Flashcards Deluxe Lite's every 5 months. Flashcard Max also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%) and ratings volume (28 vs 5). Flashcards Deluxe Lite's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Flashcards Deluxe Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcard Max has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Flashcards Deluxe Lite's written reviews are positive against 83% of Flashcard Max's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcards Deluxe Lite ships an update every 5 months, Flashcard Max every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flashcards Deluxe Lite versus Flashcard Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcards Deluxe LiteFlashcard Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews83.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings528 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrangeOrApple.comMax Myers

Customer experience

Flashcards Deluxe Lite

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative29.5%

Flashcard Max

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

Flashcards Deluxe Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flashcard Max

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Flashcard text randomly deletes or disappears
  • Edits on mobile version don't save properly
  • Ctrl+Z undo function removes all formatting on card
  • App crashes when switching keyboard languages
  • App freezes on certain decks requiring force quit
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  • Text from one card appears on another card
  • Imported cards lose formatting on mobile
  • Mobile app crashes when importing files
  • Font changes revert unexpectedly
  • Blank cards appear after closing and reopening app
  • Performance issues with large decks
  • Settings section missing on some devices
  • Screenshot flashcards cut off in portrait mode

Requested features

18 requests
  • Automatic cloud syncing between devices (iCloud/Google Drive)
  • Subfolder/nested folder organization
  • Alphabetical card sorting and sequencing controls
  • Batch text formatting for all cards at once
  • Export to PDF or printable format
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  • Search bar to find flashcards across decks
  • Landscape mode support on mobile
  • Audio and video support for language learning
  • Study games (matching, fill-in-the-blank)
  • Direct AirDrop sharing functionality
  • Automatic slideshow/carousel study mode
  • LaTeX support for mathematical equations
  • Bulk import from lists or CSV files
  • Italics text formatting option
  • Progress tracking and statistics dashboard
  • Copy-paste list functionality for quick card creation
  • Full-screen study mode
  • Keyboard shortcuts for text formatting

In-app purchases

None

Flashcards Deluxe Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Flashcard Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashcards Deluxe Lite free?
Flashcards Deluxe Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flashcard Max free?
Flashcard Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashcards Deluxe Lite or Flashcard Max?
Flashcards Deluxe Lite is rated higher. Flashcards Deluxe Lite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Flashcard Max averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.
Do Flashcards Deluxe Lite or Flashcard Max have ads?
Neither Flashcards Deluxe Lite nor Flashcard Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcards Deluxe Lite or Flashcard Max?
Flashcards Deluxe Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Flashcard Max every 5 days. Most recently, Flashcards Deluxe Lite was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flashcard Max on October 24, 2026.

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