Comparison

Quizlet vs Gizmo

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

Head to head
About

Quizlet

This app provides personalized study tools to help you prepare for tests. It transforms your notes into various study materials like flashcards and practice tests, adapting to your learning pace and offering AI-powered homework help. Study with others and track your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • AI-generated flashcards and practice tests
  • Personalized study recommendations
  • Bite-sized study suggestions
  • Offline access to study decks
  • Adaptive practice questions
  • AI-powered homework solutions
  • Collaborative study features
Features
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Whatever you're studying, a language, the MCAT, or next week's history quiz, Quizlet helps you turn any material into personalized study tools, then practice with the methods that actually work for you. Over 60 million students, teachers, and lifelong learners use Quizlet to study smarter, including 2 in 3 high schoolers and 1 in 2 college students. Students say Quizlet is the fastest way to prepare for a test and 87% say it helps them build a real study habit. Turn any material into study tools in seconds - Audio Recording: Record or upload a lecture and Quizlet turns it into organized study guides and flashcards automatically, so you can spend less time transcribing, more time learning. - Flashcards & Study Guides: Type, paste, or upload your notes and Quizlet builds a complete study set for you. - Ask Quizlet: Get instant, clear explanations for to get unstuck on homework or practice problems. Study in the moments that work for you - Podcasts: Turn your notes, sets, and study guides into conversational audio you can review on your commute, at the gym, or anywhere you're not at a desk. - Learn: Adaptive practice that meets you at your level and adjusts as you improve. Practice with confidence, not guesswork - Practice Tests: Simulate the real thing so you walk in ready. - Spaced Repetition: Quizlet intelligently resurfaces exactly what you need to review, right when you need it, so what you learn actually sticks. - Retention insights: Track your mastery over time instead of hoping it's sinking in. Make studying something you want to come back to - Charms: A puzzle game that turns your real course material into something genuinely fun to play. - Study With Friends: Track progress alongside classmates and turn solo study anxiety into shared accountability. Why students trust Quizlet - 2 in 3 students trust Quizlet more than any other study app - 87% of students say Quizlet helps them build a study habit Source: Quizlet Survey, May 2026 Quizlet is the study platform that adapts to you. Start strong, stay on track, and finish strong with confidence. Quizlet Plus subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account. Your monthly or annual subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Some features may not be available in your country or region. Terms of Service: https://quizlet.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://quizlet.com/privacy

About

Gizmo

Transform any content into interactive flashcards and quizzes using AI. This app supports various import formats, including PDFs and YouTube videos, and utilizes spaced repetition and active recall for effective learning. Gamified quizzes and pre-made decks enhance the study experience.

Highlights
  • AI Import from various sources
  • Scan handwritten notes
  • Gamified quizzes
  • Spaced repetition & active recall
  • Large library of pre-made decks
  • Organized study with files and decks
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Gizmo is the easiest way to learn - AI Import: Import anything and turn it into flashcards fast! You can convert Quizlet, Anki, YouTube, PDF, Notes, PowerPoint, and more! - Scan notes: Scan handwritten notes to turn them into flashcards and quizzes - Quizzing: Fun quizzes make learning feel like a game - Spaced repetition and active recall: Gizmo uses the most advanced techniques to help you remember what you learn - Pre-made decks: Quickly find 1,000,000+ free public flashcards made by other students - Organised: Organise your studying with files and decks - Gamified: Make study into a game! - Free flashcards - AI learning assistant / AI tutor - Active recall quizzes - Spaced repetition - Leaderboards and study games - Simple and minimalistic aesthetic - Scan pictures and photos to make flashcards - Shared decks - Multiple choice questions - Written questions As seen on TikTok and Instagram Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Quizlet4 screens
Gizmo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gizmo at none against Quizlet's shown. Gizmo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Quizlet's advantage is ratings volume (1.1M vs 14K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Quizlet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Gizmo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.8 for Quizlet against 4.8 for Gizmo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quizlet has 1.1M ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Quizlet's written reviews are positive against 64% of Gizmo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quizlet ships an update weekly, Gizmo every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Quizlet versus Gizmo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuizletGizmo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1M ratings)4.8 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1M — better14K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better#11
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1716.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuizlet IncSave All

Customer experience

Quizlet

All ratings1,119,845 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews4,111 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative30.7%

Gizmo

All ratings13,814 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,295 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral14.9%
Negative21.5%

User reviews

Quizlet

From 1.1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great study tool
  • 👍 Helpful for learning vocabulary and concepts
  • 🚀 Efficient flashcard creation and review
  • 👍 Useful for a variety of subjects
  • 👍 Personalized learning experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
  • 💰 Paywall for essential features
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Syncing and editing issues
  • 🔒 Accessibility issues for visually impaired users

Gizmo

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for studying and learning
  • 👍 Engaging and motivating features
  • 🎓 Useful for students and academics
  • 🤖 Effective AI-powered tools

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
  • ⏱️ Restrictive time limits and lives system
  • 💰 Pushing for paid subscription
  • 🌐 Limited language support

Bugs and requests

Quizlet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Flashcard content disappearing or duplicating
  • Freezing and loading issues on mobile
  • Incorrect answers marked as correct in tests
  • Inability to rearrange flashcards in a set
  • Scanning feature not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add bullet point support for flashcards
  • More color customization options
  • Ability to edit flashcards during review
  • Alphabetical sorting for flashcard sets
  • Offline access to all features

Gizmo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Flashcards not saving properly
  • Importing notes/PDFs not working reliably
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow more customization of flashcards
  • Improve stability and reduce glitches
  • Provide more language options
  • Offer a way to delete decks permanently

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Quizlet

Subscriptions10
  • Quizlet Plus$9.991 Month
  • Quizlet Teacher$35.991 Year
  • Quizlet Teacher1 Month trial$35.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • Quizlet Go3 variants$44.991 Year
  • Quizlet Plus$44.991 Year
  • Quizlet Plus Unlimited$44.991 Year
  • Quizlet Plus7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Quizlet Go7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Quizlet Go14 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Quizlet Plus14 Days trial$44.991 Year
8 purchases

Gizmo

Subscriptions8
  • Gizmo Unlimited$6.997 Days
  • Gizmo Unlimited$12.991 Month
  • Gizmo Unlimited$14.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Gizmo Unlimited$24.991 Month
  • Gizmo Unlimited7 Days trial$51.001 Year
  • Gizmo Unlimited$77.991 Year
  • Gizmo Unlimited7 Days trial$102.991 Year
  • Gizmo Unlimited$154.991 Year

Questions

Is Quizlet free?
Quizlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gizmo free?
Gizmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quizlet or Gizmo?
Quizlet and Gizmo are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1M and 14K ratings respectively.
Do Quizlet or Gizmo have ads?
Quizlet shows ads; Gizmo does not.
Which is updated more often, Quizlet or Gizmo?
Quizlet ships an update weekly, and Gizmo every 3 days. Most recently, Quizlet was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gizmo on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Quizlet or Gizmo?
Quizlet currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Gizmo at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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