Stroboscopic Effect vs Very Simple Flashcards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Rotate 4 different objects
- Adjust rotation speed
- Change rotation direction
- Observe stroboscopic effect
- Supports iPad, iPhone, and Retina display
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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.
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Stroboscopic Effect | Very Simple Flashcards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 84 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnin & Associates | Travis Chapman |
Customer experience
Stroboscopic Effect
Very Simple Flashcards
In-app purchases
Stroboscopic Effect
No in-app purchases
Very Simple Flashcards
No in-app purchases
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