# FlashBuddy vs InkDeck

The clearest difference is rating: FlashBuddy at 4.5 against InkDeck's 4.0. FlashBuddy also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). InkDeck's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlashBuddy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and InkDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlashBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashBuddy has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FlashBuddy ships an update every 2 months, InkDeck every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashBuddy | InkDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashbuddy-flashcards/id458164940/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkdeck-flashcards/id1602851047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Mueller](https://appshunter.io/developer/367875607) | [Muhammad Mukhtar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515029563) |

## What reviewers say

### FlashBuddy

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

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Cards | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Cards | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Cards | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Cards | $11.99 | one-time |


### InkDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkdeck-flashcards/id1602851047)

Create and study flashcards with handwritten notes and drawings. Supports spaced repetition, multiple study modes, and engaging games to make learning fun. Syncs across devices via iCloud without an account.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes and drawings, Spaced repetition system, Multiple study modes (Quiz, Typing, Match), Four built-in study games, Import Anki and CSV decks, Progress tracking and stats, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Access For 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| App Access For 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited cards | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashBuddy free?

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

### Is InkDeck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlashBuddy or InkDeck?

FlashBuddy is rated higher. FlashBuddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while InkDeck averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FlashBuddy or InkDeck have ads?

Neither FlashBuddy nor InkDeck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlashBuddy or InkDeck?

FlashBuddy ships an update every 2 months, and InkDeck every 9 days. Most recently, FlashBuddy was updated on October 6, 2026 and InkDeck on October 5, 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.*