Comparison

FlagBuilder vs FlagDeck

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

Head to head
About

FlagBuilder

Test your knowledge of world flags by recreating them layer by layer. Select continents to focus your challenges and learn about countries presented in a random order. Correctly assemble each flag to win.

Highlights
  • Select continents for custom games
  • Recreate flags layer by layer
  • Randomized country order
  • Lifeline system for incorrect guesses
  • Progress tracking through correct answers
Features
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Can you build the flags of the world? START GAME Choose one or more continents you want to include in your game. The countries are presented one at a time in random order. THE GAME Each flag consists of two layers and any symbol as a third layer. You choose one option per layer to recreate the flag correctly. When you guess right, the next country is presented until you have gone through all the countries. You win when you respond correctly to everyone. RULES OF THE GAME If you respond incorrectly to a layer, it is highlighted with red. You then have the opportunity to change your choice for that layer. You get this opportunity up to three times per game. If you answer errors and have used all lifelines, you lose.

About

FlagDeck

Features
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FlagDeck is the world flags quiz app that uses science-backed learning to make geography stick. ■ Core Values • All learning data stays on your device — no account, no sign-up • SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm: scientifically proven long-term memory formation • 100% offline: works on planes, subways, anywhere without internet ■ Features World Flags Quiz 249 ISO 3166-1 official countries in a 4-choice quiz format. Built-in confusable mode for easily mixed-up flags (e.g., Chad vs Romania, New Zealand vs Australia). SM-2 Spaced Repetition Review Missed flags and aging cards are automatically queued for review. The SM-2 algorithm calculates optimal review timing based on the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve — maximum retention with minimum study time. Daily Challenge 10 new questions every day, seeded by date so everyone worldwide faces the same set. Compete with friends and track your streak. Country Flash Cards Beyond flags: capitals, currencies, languages, area, population, region, country code, and driving side — all in one card. Perfect for geography exams, trivia, and general knowledge. Hear Every Name Pronounced Tap the speaker button to hear any country name or capital spoken in clear, natural English — neural text-to-speech audio bundled right in the app, so it works offline too. Share Your Score Save quiz results as a shareable card and post to social media. Challenge your friends to beat your flag recognition score. Fully Offline All data is bundled in the app. Every feature works without Wi-Fi, LTE, or any network connection. ■ Data Sources Country, capital, and currency data: Wikidata (CC0 license). Flag SVGs: flag-icons (MIT license). ■ Privacy Your learning data, including your nickname and study records, stays on your device and is never transmitted externally. To keep the app free, FlagDeck shows ads (Google AdMob) and collects screen-usage statistics (Google Analytics for Firebase) to improve the service. See our Privacy Policy at https://legal.therene.co.kr/flagdeck/ ■ Contact support@therene.co.kr Built by a solo developer who simply wanted to memorize country names and capitals. I hope it helps others with the same goal. Feedback is always welcome.

Screenshots

FlagBuilder2 screens
FlagDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlagBuilder at none against FlagDeck's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlagBuilder ships an update every 10 days, FlagDeck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FlagBuilder versus FlagDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlagBuilderFlagDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShape Labs ABsuhong kim

In-app purchases

None

FlagBuilder

No in-app purchases

None

FlagDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlagBuilder free?
FlagBuilder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlagDeck free?
FlagDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlagBuilder or FlagDeck have ads?
FlagDeck shows ads; FlagBuilder does not.
Which is updated more often, FlagBuilder or FlagDeck?
FlagBuilder ships an update every 10 days, and FlagDeck every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlagBuilder was updated on October 16, 2026 and FlagDeck on October 5, 2026.

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