Ebbinghaus vs Cardly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ebbinghaus
This app uses spaced repetition to help you remember information more effectively. Create custom flashcard decks for any subject and let the app intelligently schedule your review sessions based on scientific principles. It offers a distraction-free interface, progress tracking, and optional reminders.
- Spaced repetition scheduling
- Customizable flashcard decks
- Distraction-free design
- Progress tracking chart
- Smart review reminders
- Dark mode support
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Ebbinghaus is a simple, focused flashcard app built around the science of spaced repetition – so you remember more in less time, without clutter or distractions. Create your own decks for any topic (languages, exams, work, hobbies) and let the app handle the review schedule for you, based on Ebbinghaus' classic forgetting curve. +++ WHY EBBINGHAUS? +++ + Minimal, distraction-free design: Just your cards. No feeds, gimmicks or noisy UI – ideal for deep focus. + Spaced repetition built-in: Cards are automatically scheduled using increasing intervals so you review right before you’re likely to forget. + Free review mode: Want an extra run-through before a test? Flip through any deck (shuffled) freely without affecting your spaced-repetition schedule. + Progress you can see: A simple chart shows your recall ability over time at different intervals (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 days), plus lifetime correct vs incorrect cards. + Smart reminders: Optional daily notifications per deck so you never miss a review session. + Dark mode: Easy on the eyes for late-night study sessions, with a thoughtful dark theme throughout the app. + Private by design: Your cards live on your device. No account required. Whether you’re learning a language, preparing for an exam, or just want a better memory, Ebbinghaus gives you a calm, science-backed way to make what you learn actually stick.
Cardly
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Cardly at 3 against Ebbinghaus's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ebbinghaus ships an update every 15 months, Cardly every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ebbinghaus | Cardly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 13 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Malam | Semih Salman |
In-app purchases
Ebbinghaus
No in-app purchases
Cardly
No in-app purchases
