Comparison

Stroboscopic Effect vs Very Simple Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

Stroboscopic Effect

Explore the fascinating stroboscopic effect by rotating various objects. Observe how objects can appear to stop or move backward at specific speeds. This app allows you to manipulate rotation direction and speed to witness these optical illusions.

Highlights
  • Rotate 4 different objects
  • Adjust rotation speed
  • Change rotation direction
  • Observe stroboscopic effect
  • Supports iPad, iPhone, and Retina display
Features
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Did you ever notice the wheels on the car driving next to you sometimes appear to be spinning backwards? This is referred to as the stroboscopic (or wagon-wheel) effect. It occurs when an object is rotated at certain speeds, making the object to appear to stop or even go backwards. Rotate 4 different objects in either direction (clockwise or counterclockwise). You can increase the speed until you see it appear to stop or reverse. On one of the objects, a wheel with different colored alternating rings, you can make it appear as if the rings of this single option are turning in opposite directions. Universal App - supports native iPad, iPhone and iPhone 4's Retina display. WARNING - Those with Epilepsy or those subject to seizures are usually cautioned to avoid strobe lights or similar effects.

About

Very Simple Flashcards

Capture and organize quotes, definitions, and ideas easily to enhance memory and retention. Access your learning materials across devices and keep key information visible with widgets. Create flashcards hands-free using Siri or directly from other apps.

Highlights
  • Sync across devices with iCloud
  • Lock screen and home screen widgets
  • Create flashcards by sharing text
  • Siri Shortcuts for hands-free creation
  • Control Center integration for quick adds
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Rediscover the power of simple learning. Capture quotes, definitions, and ideas effortlessly, and keep them at your fingertips throughout the day. Enhance your memory and boost your retention of key ideas. FEATURES Sync Across Devices with iCloud: Access your flashcards seamlessly on all your devices. (Requires iCloud to be enabled on your devices) Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets: Keep important ideas in sight with rotating flashcards on your lock screen and home screen. Create Flashcards from Anywhere: Instantly create flashcards by highlighting text in any app, tapping "Share" from the menu and selecting the Flashcards app. (Known issue: This is not supported in Apple Books at this time.) Siri Shortcuts: Use Siri to create flashcards hands-free, anytime. You can also build custom Siri Shortcuts and customize how you create your flashcards to your specific needs. Create from Control Center: Quickly add new flashcards from your control center or as a lock screen control. Make learning a natural part of your day! Cheers!

Screenshots

Stroboscopic Effect4 screens
Very Simple Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Very Simple Flashcards at 5.0 against Stroboscopic Effect's 2.7. Very Simple Flashcards also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 84 months). Stroboscopic Effect's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

Very Simple Flashcards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stroboscopic Effect has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stroboscopic Effect ships an update every 84 months, Very Simple Flashcards every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stroboscopic Effect versus Very Simple Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStroboscopic EffectVery Simple Flashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 84 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnin & AssociatesTravis Chapman

Customer experience

Stroboscopic Effect

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Very Simple Flashcards

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stroboscopic Effect

No in-app purchases

None

Very Simple Flashcards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stroboscopic Effect free?
Stroboscopic Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Very Simple Flashcards free?
Very Simple Flashcards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stroboscopic Effect or Very Simple Flashcards?
Very Simple Flashcards is rated higher. Stroboscopic Effect averages 2.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Very Simple Flashcards averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stroboscopic Effect or Very Simple Flashcards have ads?
Neither Stroboscopic Effect nor Very Simple Flashcards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stroboscopic Effect or Very Simple Flashcards?
Stroboscopic Effect ships an update every 84 months, and Very Simple Flashcards every 6 months. Most recently, Stroboscopic Effect was updated on November 1, 2026 and Very Simple Flashcards on November 4, 2026.

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