Comparison

Flashcards Deluxe Lite vs Plain Flashcards

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

Plain Flashcards

Create flashcards from text, PDFs, or images using AI. Supports spaced repetition, translation, and pronunciation for over 20 languages. Syncs across devices and offers customizable study sessions.

Highlights
  • AI flashcard generation from text, PDF, or image
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS)
  • Translation and pronunciation for 20+ languages
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable study sessions and reminders
  • Import and export card data
Features
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Flashcards app is ideal for expanding vocabulary, foreign language learning, and training for exams with spaced repetition support. New: AI Flashcards Generation Generate complete study sets in seconds from a text prompt, a PDF document, or an image. Powered by advanced AI to help you skip the manual entry and start studying immediately. Key Features: - Create your own lists of cards using text and images. - Spaced repetition support (SRS) for long-term retention. - Translation and pronunciation support for 20+ languages. - iCloud Sync: Keep your cards safe and synced across all your devices - Set reminders to stay consistent with your goals. - Export and import cards to stay in control of your data. - Shuffle mode and customizable study sessions. Privacy Policy: https://goingmerry.xyz/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://goingmerry.xyz/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Flashcards Deluxe Lite4 screens
Plain Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashcards Deluxe Lite at none against Plain Flashcards's 4. Flashcards Deluxe Lite also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Plain Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (321 vs 5). 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. Plain Flashcards sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flashcards Deluxe Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

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: Plain Flashcards has 321 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 73% of Plain Flashcards'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, Plain Flashcards weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Flashcards Deluxe Lite versus Plain Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcards Deluxe LitePlain Flashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (321 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5321 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrangeOrApple.comGoing Merry LLC

Customer experience

Flashcards Deluxe Lite

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

Plain Flashcards

All ratings281 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative14.1%

Bugs and requests

Flashcards Deluxe Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Plain Flashcards

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Cannot turn off shuffle feature
  • Cards automatically shuffle and cannot be turned off
  • Cannot rename or move sets of cards and have them stay in order
  • Editing order is inconsistent
  • Swiping to move cards is finicky
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  • No search function within decks
  • Not optimized for iPad
  • Text-to-speech quality is poor
  • Daily study limits or lockout
  • Photo replacement bug after adding new photos
  • Translation feature is unreliable or stops working
  • App crashes when exporting decks
  • Cannot delete cards easily
  • Spaced repetition feature not working correctly
  • Audio sometimes doesn't play
  • Translation button not responding
  • Cards flip over when studying in reverse
  • Tutorial is confusing
  • Cards disappear after writing them
  • Scrolling issues after updates

Requested features

33 requests
  • Option to turn off shuffle
  • Ability to move multiple cards at once
  • Search function within decks
  • Folders for organizing decks
  • Ability to merge decks
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  • Ability to duplicate decks
  • Alphabetical sorting of cards
  • Option to edit individual cards easily
  • Improved iPad interface
  • Widget support
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Option to donate to developer
  • Ability to combine decks
  • More consistent translation functionality
  • Improve text-to-speech quality
  • Add a share feature for decks
  • Ability to see a list of all cards in a deck
  • Option to pin decks
  • Improve photo handling
  • Add drawing/annotation capabilities
  • Option to customize font size
  • Option to see how many cards are left
  • Back/front arrow for faster review
  • Increase photo size option
  • Option to manually arrange cards
  • Ability to move cards between decks in bulk
  • Rearrange order of decks
  • Improve spaced repetition functionality
  • Option to combine decks or select multiple cards at once
  • Option to add icons to decks
  • Option to change card colors or add icons for front/back
  • Ability to delete decks
  • Add a tutorial or better instructions

In-app purchases

None

Flashcards Deluxe Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Plain Flashcards

Subscriptions2
  • Plain Flashcards Plus - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Plain Flashcards Plus - Annual$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Say Thanks$1.99
  • Support the Mission$4.99

Questions

Is Flashcards Deluxe Lite free?
Flashcards Deluxe Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plain Flashcards free?
Plain Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashcards Deluxe Lite or Plain Flashcards?
Flashcards Deluxe Lite is rated higher. Flashcards Deluxe Lite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Plain Flashcards averages 4.4 from 321 ratings.
Do Flashcards Deluxe Lite or Plain Flashcards have ads?
Neither Flashcards Deluxe Lite nor Plain Flashcards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcards Deluxe Lite or Plain Flashcards?
Flashcards Deluxe Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Plain Flashcards weekly. Most recently, Flashcards Deluxe Lite was updated on October 31, 2026 and Plain Flashcards on November 6, 2026.

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