# Brainscape vs Flashtex

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brainscape at 21K against Flashtex's 186. Brainscape also leads on chart position (#182 vs unranked). Flashtex's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainscape sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Flashtex sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brainscape against 4.8 for Flashtex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainscape has 21K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Brainscape's written reviews are positive against 89% of Flashtex's.

Brainscape ships an update every 3 weeks, Flashtex every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainscape | Flashtex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainscape-study-flashcards/id442415567/reviews) | [4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtex-study-flashcards/id1534437697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainscape](https://appshunter.io/developer/380833754) | [Mika Kruschel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506203549) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainscape-study-flashcards/id442415567)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app uses AI and spaced repetition to help you learn faster and remember longer. Create your own multimedia flashcards or access a vast marketplace of expert-curated content for various subjects and exams. It's designed for serious learners who want to optimize their study time.

**Highlights:** AI-powered flashcard maker, Spaced repetition algorithm, Expert-curated flashcard marketplace, Create multimedia flashcards, Collaborative content creation, Active recall and self-assessment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainscape Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Brainscape Pro | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Brainscape Pro | $95.99 | per year |
| Brainscape Pro Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing flashcard app
- 👍 Great for studying and learning
- 👍 Helpful for passing exams and tests
- 👍 Convenient to use on mobile devices
- 👍 Effective spaced repetition algorithm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and syncing issues
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 👎 Difficult to edit and organize cards
- 👎 Inaccuracies in some pre-made decks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between cards
- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Difficulty importing and organizing custom cards
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Allow more customization of cards (e.g., adding images, audio)
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Provide more detailed progress tracking and statistics
- Offer family/group subscription plans
- Add support for more languages


### Flashtex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtex-study-flashcards/id1534437697)

Create and study advanced flashcards with support for LaTeX, Markdown, images, and handwriting. Organize your study material into decks and utilize spaced repetition for effective learning. Syncs across devices for on-the-go revision.

**Highlights:** LaTeX support for equations, Markdown for structured notes, Handwriting and image support, Organized deck creation, Spaced repetition learning, Cross-device syncing, Offline study mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Access | $4.00 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per year |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Outrageous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flashtex Unlimited | $14.00 | one-time |
| Flashtex Unlimited Family | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic app with deep features
- 👍 Intuitive and native user interface
- 👍 Excellent functionality for language learning
- 👍 Smooth integration with Apple Pencil
- 👍 Attractive and customizable interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Text editing issues on mobile devices
- 🐛 Synchronization problems between devices
- 🐛 Lack of manual card reordering option
- 🐛 Limited study mode options (only thumbs up/down)

**Reported bugs**

- Handwritten notes sometimes get deleted unexpectedly
- Syncing issues leading to lost or duplicated cards
- Occasional visual glitches and text formatting problems
- Keyboard blocking the save button when adding new cards

**Requested features**

- Add text highlighting options
- Implement custom card ordering/sequencing
- Improve text editing experience on mobile
- Expand study mode options (e.g., multiple choice)
- Add support for importing Anki decks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainscape free?

Brainscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flashtex free?

Flashtex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brainscape or Flashtex?

Brainscape and Flashtex are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21K and 186 ratings respectively.

### Do Brainscape or Flashtex have ads?

Neither Brainscape nor Flashtex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainscape or Flashtex?

Brainscape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flashtex every 10 days. Most recently, Brainscape was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flashtex on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*