Comparison

FlashBuddy vs Flashcards maker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Flashcards maker

Create and manage digital flashcards for efficient learning. Supports text, images, and AR integration. Import decks from Excel or Anki formats.

Highlights
  • Create custom flashcard decks
  • Cards with text and images
  • Import from Excel and Anki
  • Augmented Reality (AR) card placement
  • AI-generated content
Features
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Do you want to learn the words of a language? Or do you want to memorize all the important historical dates to impress your friends? If the answer is yes, this app is for you! If you want to memorize anything with the fastest way possible this app will help you to do it! This app makes you able to create flashcard decks and bring it with you everywhere. The flashcard method is one of the most efficient ways to learn anything using the mental process called active recall. This is truly the fastest way to learn new things, download it and try it for yourself! What the app does: - able to create decks and cards - each card could have a name, an image and a description on both sides - ability to import decks from excel files - ability to import decks from Anki format - allows you to place your cards in real world with an AR application Flashcards Pro Subscription: The app includes a 1 month long auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial, which will unlock premium features and costs $9.99/ month and a 1 year long auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial, which will unlock premium features and costs $39.99/ year. It will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and will automatically renew unless you canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period​ will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Though your subscription for the current month cannot be canceled, you can turn auto-renewal off in your account settings after purchase. See instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 You can read the terms of use and privacy policy here: https://matekovacs.com/Flashcards/

Screenshots

FlashBuddy4 screens
Flashcards maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FlashBuddy at free with in-app purchases against Flashcards maker's subscription. FlashBuddy also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Flashcards maker's advantage is ratings volume (667 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. FlashBuddy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Flashcards maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FlashBuddy against 4.5 for Flashcards maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcards maker has 667 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of FlashBuddy's written reviews are positive against 62% of Flashcards maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashBuddy ships an update every 2 months, Flashcards maker every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlashBuddy versus Flashcards maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashBuddyFlashcards maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)4.5 (667 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings10667 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg MuellerTeleprompter LLC

Customer experience

FlashBuddy

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral17.9%
Negative14.3%

Flashcards maker

All ratings667 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative27.0%

Bugs and requests

FlashBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flashcards maker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Imported decks not showing up
  • Crashes when trying to import files
  • Progress reset after updates
  • Inconsistent card display order

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to shuffle cards
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Improved iPad compatibility
  • Sync across devices
  • Share decks with others
Show 1 more
  • More flexible deck management

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FlashBuddy

One-time7
  • 50 Cards$0.99
  • 100 Cards$1.99
  • 250 Cards$3.99
Show 4 more
  • 500 Cards$5.99
  • 1000 Cards$8.99
  • Unlock Pro$8.99
  • Unlimited Cards$11.99
3 purchases

Flashcards maker

Subscriptions2
  • Flashcards Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flashcards Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Mode$4.99

Questions

Is FlashBuddy free?
FlashBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcards maker free?
Flashcards maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashBuddy or Flashcards maker?
FlashBuddy and Flashcards maker are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 667 ratings respectively.
Do FlashBuddy or Flashcards maker have ads?
Neither FlashBuddy nor Flashcards maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashBuddy or Flashcards maker?
FlashBuddy ships an update every 2 months, and Flashcards maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, FlashBuddy was updated on October 6, 2026 and Flashcards maker on October 6, 2026.

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