FlashBuddy vs Buffl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlashBuddy
This app simplifies studying with flashcards using a smart learning system. It allows for easy card creation with rich text and imports, organization by subjects and topics, and detailed progress tracking. Share your study materials with others.
- Spaced repetition learning system
- Rich text editor with image support
- Import from dict.cc, Wikipedia, CSV, Markdown
- Organize study material by subjects, topics, tags
- Detailed progress statistics
- Text-to-speech for vocabulary
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Learn vocabulary, prepare for exams, or retain knowledge — FlashBuddy makes studying with flashcards simple and effective. Smart Learning System • Spaced repetition — cards are reviewed at optimal intervals • Customize levels and intervals per subject • Daily reminders and due card count on the app icon badge Create Cards Effortlessly • Rich text editor with formatting and unlimited images • dict.cc import — search vocabulary and add as cards instantly • Wikipedia import — search articles and create flashcards • CSV and Markdown import from other apps (Anki, Quizlet exports, etc.) • Share cards with other FlashBuddy users — including layout and images Organize Your Knowledge • Subjects, topics, and tags for flexible structure • Study by subject, topic, or tag • Set exam deadlines — FlashBuddy shows remaining study days • Query by question, answer, or random More Features • Detailed statistics: progress, level distribution, success rate • Text-to-speech for vocabulary • Apple Pencil, Split Screen, Drag & Drop (iPad) • Keyboard shortcuts in editor and training • CSV and card export, backup function • Dynamic Type for optimal readability Free with up to 25 cards. Unlimited with in-app purchase.
Buffl
Create and study custom flashcards for any subject, from school to work. Collaborate with others, learn offline, and track your progress with an intuitive system. Supports images, multiple-choice questions, and various learning modes.
- Create custom flashcards
- Multiple choice questions
- Offline learning and creation
- Cloud synchronization
- Collaborative course sharing
- Progress tracking
- Speed learning mode
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Buffl is a free learning app that helps you achieve your learning goals quickly and efficiently. Whether it's for school, college, or work - law, biology, vocabulary, an employee training course, or a pilot's license: with Buffl you can create flashcards that fit your topic exactly. No time to create everything yourself? Share a course with friends or colleagues and share the work! Want to create an online course? Buffl is the perfect choice for that too. Specify who can view and edit your course - and share it publicly or privately. The Buffl platform offers intuitive apps for all your devices. You can learn or create content offline from anywhere - everything is automatically synced via the cloud. - Create courses with flashcards and multiple choice questions - Learn & create content on your smartphone, computer or tablet - Automatic synchronization & backup in the cloud - Learn and create content offline - Share and publish courses (rights management read and write access) - Overview of learning activities and progress - Fast learning mode, random order, favorites, swap question & answer - Organize courses, card stacks and cards (duplicate, move, archive) on the web You can create flashcards and multiple choice questions on all devices and they will be synced automatically. Our card format gives you all the freedom you know from other programs. Add unlimited images to your flashcards, highlight important parts in color, and always get appealing flashcards. In the web app, you can also import content, such as vocabulary lists from a CSV file. You want to restructure your courses? No problem, in the WebApp you can copy or move entire card stacks or individual cards. At Buffl we use a learning system that you probably already know: The learning box with 5 different boxes. The cards start in box 1 and move up one box each time you answer them correctly. If you answer a card incorrectly, it moves down one box. If you are in a hurry, Buffl also offers a speed mode, in which wrongly answered cards stay in the box and do not move down. If all flashcards and multiple choice questions are in box 5 you have reached the goal. The interface in learning mode is kept minimalistic so that you can fully concentrate on the content. With simple swipe gestures you mark whether you have answered a flashcard correctly or incorrectly. The entire app offers a light and dark mode. Learn languages Improve your vocabulary and learn words with Buffl. Add a picture and make your flashcards even more vivid. With multiple-choice cards you can also test your grammar and comprehension. Tip: In the web app, there is a list view in the editor, which is especially good for quickly entering a lot of vocabulary. If you already have a vocabulary list, you can simply import it. School & Study Buffl is the perfect helper for exam preparation at school or at university. Soon it's exam time and you don't know how to memorize everything? No problem: With Buffl you can bring order into your content and keep an eye on your learning progress. Learning flashcards is a proven method to quickly You're writing your final exams this year? Then make regular learning a habit and you will be well prepared! Questions? You have a question or suggestion about Buffl? Then drop us a line on Twitter @bufflapp or email us at captain@buffl.co. Privacy https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/78940925/full-legal General terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Buffl at 5.0 against FlashBuddy's 4.5. Buffl also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. FlashBuddy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Buffl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Buffl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of FlashBuddy's written reviews are positive against 94% of Buffl's.
FlashBuddy ships an update every 2 months, Buffl monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashBuddy | Buffl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Mueller | Brain Factory |
Customer experience
FlashBuddy
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In-app purchases
FlashBuddy
- 50 Cards$0.99
- 100 Cards$1.99
- 250 Cards$3.99
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- 500 Cards$5.99
- 1000 Cards$8.99
- Unlock Pro$8.99
- Unlimited Cards$11.99
Buffl
- Buffl Premium$3.991 Month
- Buffl Premium$28.991 Year









