# Flashcards by NKO vs Study Sets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flashcards by NKO at 2K against Study Sets's 13. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashcards by NKO sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Study Sets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.9 for Flashcards by NKO against 5.0 for Study Sets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcards by NKO has 2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Flashcards by NKO's written reviews are positive against 91% of Study Sets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashcards by NKO | Study Sets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-by-nko-flash-cards/id478986342/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-sets/id1515133577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NKO Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/466775889) | [Richard Witherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690898003) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashcards by NKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-by-nko-flash-cards/id478986342)

Create and share rich flashcards with images, or download millions from a vast library. Engage with study games and a Spaced Repetition System to enhance learning and track progress.

**Highlights:** Create rich text flashcards with images, Download millions of pre-made flashcards, Engaging study and testing games, Spaced Repetition System (SRS), Class management tools for teachers, Share decks via folders, email, or iTunes, Offline text-to-speech support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Individual Edition | $14.99 | per year |
| Abstract | Free | one-time |
| Cats | Free | one-time |
| Spring | Free | one-time |
| Winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vintage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Back to School | $2.99 | one-time |
| Server Space | $19.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Pro 100 (for 3 months) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Individual Edition | $99.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Pro 100 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Pro | $199.99 | one-time |


### Study Sets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-sets/id1515133577)

Create and learn from digital flashcards with multiple study modes, image support, and multi-device sync. Organize your learning materials with tags and access them offline. Share your study sets with others.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited study sets and decks, Multiple interactive study modes (Flashcards, Multiple Choice, Matching), Image support for cards, Multi-device sync via iCloud, Offline access, Widgets and Siri Shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashcards by NKO free?

Flashcards by NKO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study Sets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashcards by NKO or Study Sets?

Study Sets is rated higher. Flashcards by NKO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Study Sets averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Flashcards by NKO or Study Sets have ads?

Neither Flashcards by NKO nor Study Sets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashcards by NKO or Study Sets?

Flashcards by NKO ships an update every 4 weeks, and Study Sets every 4 weeks. Most recently, Flashcards by NKO was updated on October 20, 2026 and Study Sets on October 11, 2026.

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