Comparison

Flashcard Lab vs Flash Cards

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

Head to head
About

Flashcard Lab

Transform your Google Sheets into interactive flashcards for effective studying. Customize your learning experience with randomized testing, spaced repetition, and progress tracking. Ideal for exams, languages, and any subject you need to master.

Highlights
  • Study with randomized virtual flashcards
  • Spaced repetition study mode
  • Reverse flashcard study mode
  • Track progress with test results
  • Create custom study lists
  • Add synonyms and mnemonics
  • Add images to flashcards (with add-on)
Features
Read full description

The Flashcard Lab app turns your Google Sheets™ into flashcards to help you study anything from graduate entrance exams to new languages using randomized, customizable virtual flashcards. You can use Flashcard Lab to study for anything from the GREs, SATs, MCATs, GMATs, to new languages like Spanish and Korean. **How To Use:** Google Sheets: First, create a new spreadsheet in the Flashcard Lab mobile app. Use your computer or phone and list your "prompts" (front of the card) in the first column, "answers" (or whatever you want on the "back of the card") in the second column. Optionally, You can also populate the 3rd and 4th columns with synonyms and mnemonics respectively. The first row of the sheet is always the headers. This row is omitted. Then, open up the Flashcard Lab mobile app, sign in with your Google™ account, select the spreadsheet you just made, and start reviewing! **Core Features:** - Study with randomized virtual flashcard testing using Google Sheets™ - Spaced repetition study mode (much easier to use than Anki) - Reverse flashcard study mode (Answer/Prompt) - Audio hyperlinked prompts/answers - See your test results to track your progress - English pronunciation - Create and add your own custom lists - Add words to a "Forgotten Words" list for re-testing - Add synonyms and mnemonics to help memorization - Super easy to use interface Additional features with the Flashcard Lab Google Sheets™ add-on: - Add images to flashcards for reviewing - Print out physical flashcards to Google Docs™ - Audio pronunciation with various language support - Play and test audio links for prompts and answers Free Flashcard Lab Google Sheets™ add-on: https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/flashcard_lab/934660656831 Free Chrome Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/flashcard-lab/fomgbfkcdcnconmkcppfhakhoagmndkp **Pricing:** Use of the Flashcard Lab add-on is completely free but premium features require a one time payment. Click on the "Upgrade to Pro" button to check the pricing of the add-on and what comes with the premium version! For non-profit organizations and teachers: discount offered for bulk purchases. Email support@flashcardlab.co for more information. For more information, please visit https://flashcardlab.co **Change log:** 4/3/2025: Improve UIUX, bug fixes 3/26/2025: Improve UIUX for larger screens, add audio hyperlink feature for audio testing (prompt & answer), improve analytics 2/24/2025: Fix purchase button position, improve load speed 11/23/2024: Support images on the back of cards 9/9/2024: Improve backend communication 8/29/2024: Sunset Notion integration functionality :( 3/19/2024: Settings update (toggle randomization, text alignment) 3/11/2024: Implement English pronunciation, small UIUX improvements 2/27/2024: Dark mode and Notion page empty row bug fix 2/14/2024: Minor bug fixes 2/7/2024: Improve syncing with Flashcard Lab Google Sheets add-on 1/20/2024: Google permissions updates (less access required) 1/7/2024: Integrate with Notion 12/16/2023: Fix minor bug for reading numbers from sheets. 10/31/2023: Initial publish

About

Flash Cards

Create and study custom flashcards with AI assistance. Organize learning with color-coding and test your knowledge with self-quizzes. Access study sets offline for flexible learning.

Highlights
  • Create custom study sets
  • Color-code learning sets
  • Generate flashcards with AI
  • Self-quiz mode
  • Offline access
Features
Read full description

Flash Cards - Study App is a beautifully simple flashcard app designed to help you learn faster and retain more — whether you're cramming for finals, learning a language, or prepping for a big presentation. Features: Create Custom Study Sets: Start free with a few sets and unlock unlimited sets with an upgrade. Color-Code Your Learning: Assign unique colors to each set for easy visual grouping. Generate Flashcards with AI: Instantly create flashcards from your notes or a random topic using powerful AI assistance. Self-Quiz Mode: Test your memory and view performance with built-in quizzes. Offline Access: All your sets are saved to your device so you can study anytime — even without internet. Whether you're reviewing on your commute or tackling a long-term goal, Flash Cards - Study App gives you the clean, flexible tools you need to take control of your learning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flashcard Lab4 screens
Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Cards at 5.0 against Flashcard Lab's 4.8. Flash Cards also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Flashcard Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Flashcard Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Flash Cards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flash Cards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcard Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, Flash Cards every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flashcard Lab versus Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcard LabFlash Cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings510 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTidis Ventures LLCGarrett Moody

Customer experience

Flashcard Lab

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flash Cards

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flashcard Lab

One-time2
  • Flashcard Lab Pro$17.99
  • Flashcard Lab Elite$19.99
2 purchases

Flash Cards

Subscriptions2
  • Index Cards Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Index Cards Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Flashcard Lab free?
Flashcard Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flash Cards free?
Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashcard Lab or Flash Cards?
Flash Cards is rated higher. Flashcard Lab averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Flash Cards averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Flashcard Lab or Flash Cards have ads?
Neither Flashcard Lab nor Flash Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcard Lab or Flash Cards?
Flashcard Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flash Cards every 5 days. Most recently, Flashcard Lab was updated on August 22, 2026 and Flash Cards on September 9, 2026.

Other comparisons