# FlashBuddy vs Spaced Repetition SmartCards+

The clearest difference is ads: FlashBuddy at none against Spaced Repetition SmartCards+'s shown. Spaced Repetition SmartCards+'s advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlashBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FlashBuddy against 4.6 for Spaced Repetition SmartCards+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of FlashBuddy's written reviews are positive against 65% of Spaced Repetition SmartCards+'s.

FlashBuddy ships an update every 2 months, Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashBuddy | Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashbuddy-flashcards/id458164940/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaced-repetition-smartcards-plus/id1210521987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Mueller](https://appshunter.io/developer/367875607) | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) |

## What reviewers say

### FlashBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashbuddy-flashcards/id458164940)

Create and study flashcards with a smart learning system that uses spaced repetition. Import content from various sources and organize your knowledge with subjects, topics, and tags. Track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning system, Rich text editor with image support, Import from dict.cc, Wikipedia, CSV, Markdown, Organize with subjects, topics, and tags, Detailed progress statistics, Text-to-speech functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


### Spaced Repetition SmartCards+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaced-repetition-smartcards-plus/id1210521987)

This app helps you learn and retain information effectively using a Spaced Repetition System. It optimizes your study time by showing you content at the perfect moment for maximum recall. Easily import existing flashcards and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Advanced Spaced Repetition System (SRS) algorithm, Create rich media flashcards (text, image, audio), Import decks from Anki and Quizlet, Detailed progress statistics and charts, Cloud synchronization across devices, Optimized for iPad, Apple Watch, and Widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartCards+ Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| SmartCards+ Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| SmartCards+ Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashBuddy free?

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

### Is Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ free?

Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlashBuddy or Spaced Repetition SmartCards+?

Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ is rated higher. FlashBuddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do FlashBuddy or Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ have ads?

Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ shows ads; FlashBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlashBuddy or Spaced Repetition SmartCards+?

FlashBuddy ships an update every 2 months, and Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ monthly. Most recently, FlashBuddy was updated on November 8, 2026 and Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ on November 11, 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.*