Comparison

Mirror Journal 2 vs Flashcards Maker

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

Head to head
About

Mirror Journal 2

Features
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Mirror Journal is a simplistic journaling app designed around self-reflection. Designed to encourage you to write down journals and then go back to the past to reflect on them. Features: - A simplistic and easy-to-use journaling app. - Customizable app themes and icons (icons are unlockable after you tip at any tier). - Dark and light mode support. - No ads or required purchases. - Streaks to encourage consistent journaling. - Distraction-free editor. - Emoji labeling for journals. - Private journaling encrypted by AES-256 using a custom passcode. - Journal search. - Take notes on top of past journals. - Memories tab to remind you of past journals you created. - Add image headers to journals. - Custom notification to remind you to journal. - iCloud support.

About

Flashcards Maker

This app helps you memorize anything quickly using intuitive swipe gestures. It offers a clean, minimal interface and works 100% offline without an account, making it ideal for vocabulary, exam prep, and language learning.

Highlights
  • Swipe to memorize
  • Minimal UI with dark mode
  • 100% offline, no account required
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS)
  • Image and audio flashcards
  • Progress tracking and weak card review
Features
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FlashCard is a beautifully simple flashcard app that uses intuitive swipe gestures to help you memorize anything—fast. Designed for vocabulary building, exam prep, language learning, and any subject that requires memorization. ■ 3 Key Differences 1. Swipe to Memorize Left = need review. Right = got it. No tapping, no menus. Flip through cards at your own pace—on the bus, in class, or the night before an exam. Built for speed and rhythm. 2. Beautiful, Minimal UI Clean typography, smooth animations, dark mode. We stripped away the clutter so you can focus on one thing: memory. 3. 100% Offline, No Account Everything lives on your device. No sign-up, no login, no internet required. Start studying in seconds. ■ Powerful Study Features - Spaced repetition (SRS) based on the forgetting curve - Unlimited decks & flashcards - Image cards for diagrams, photos, and visual memory - Audio recording & playback for pronunciation practice - Text-to-speech (TTS) for multiple languages - Shuffle & random review - Folder organization by subject - Daily study reminders - Hidden-answer review mode - Works great as an Anki-method alternative — simpler and prettier ■ Track Your Progress - Correct/incorrect stats per card - Clean progress dashboard - Daily & weekly study graphs - Automatic "weak cards" pick-up for focused review ■ Perfect For - Language learners (Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French, Mandarin, and more) - Exam prep: SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, bar, nursing boards, USMLE - College & high school students building vocabulary - Medical, nursing, and pharmacy students memorizing terminology - Law students studying cases and rules - Programmers learning syntax, APIs, and algorithms - Kids & toddlers — a calm, ad-free way to learn words - Anyone who wants a simple, beautiful way to memorize ■ What You Can Study Vocabulary words, foreign languages, historical dates, scientific terms, medical terminology, legal concepts, math formulas, programming syntax, music theory, cooking recipes—if you can put it on a card, FlashCard can help you memorize it. ■ Privacy First All study data stays on your device. Nothing is sent to servers. No tracking, no ads. Use with complete peace of mind. FlashCard—memorize smarter, not harder.

Screenshots

Mirror Journal 24 screens
Flashcards Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mirror Journal 2 at Free against Flashcards Maker's $14.99. Flashcards Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Mirror Journal 2 is free to download; Flashcards Maker costs $14.99 up front. Mirror Journal 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Flashcards Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirror Journal 2 ships an update every 6 months, Flashcards Maker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Mirror Journal 2 versus Flashcards Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirror Journal 2Flashcards Maker
PriceFree — better$14.99
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew RodebaughTakuya Takahashi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mirror Journal 2

One-time3
  • Tip tier 1$1.99
  • Tip tier 2$4.99
  • Tip tier 3$9.99
None

Flashcards Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mirror Journal 2 free?
Mirror Journal 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcards Maker free?
Flashcards Maker costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mirror Journal 2 or Flashcards Maker have ads?
Neither Mirror Journal 2 nor Flashcards Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirror Journal 2 or Flashcards Maker?
Mirror Journal 2 ships an update every 6 months, and Flashcards Maker fortnightly. Most recently, Mirror Journal 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flashcards Maker on September 28, 2026.

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