# Flash Cards Flashcards Maker vs Deck

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Cards Flashcards Maker at 4.5 against Deck's 4.0. Flash Cards Flashcards Maker also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 4). Deck's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Cards Flashcards Maker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Deck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Cards Flashcards Maker has 18K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Flash Cards Flashcards Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deck's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker ships an update every 9 days, Deck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Cards Flashcards Maker | Deck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-flashcards-maker/id669486043/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-flashcard-app/id1545176753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Wave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495187294) | [Haaris Iqubal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545176755) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Cards Flashcards Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-flashcards-maker/id669486043)

Create and study with digital flashcards for any subject. Easily add decks and cards, customize text, and sync across devices. Ideal for test preparation and quick learning.

**Highlights:** Easy deck and card creation, Sync to iCloud, Share decks via email/Airdrop, Text formatting (bold, italic, underline), Swipe gesture support, Night Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| +1 Unlimited Deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Card Shift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Removes Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| +3 Unlimited Decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Jump | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📚 Helpful for studying
- 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
- 💡 Good for creating custom flashcards
- 🔍 Useful for language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, paywall for more
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with the app
- 📢 Intrusive ads and constant prompts to upgrade
- 🔀 Issues with shuffling and reordering cards

**Reported bugs**

- Cards disappearing or not saving properly
- Freezing and performance issues
- Inconsistent behavior with text formatting
- Glitches with the shuffle feature
- Syncing and backup problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to rearrange card order
- Option to mark cards as learned/unlearned
- Improved formatting and customization options
- Sync across multiple devices
- Better organization with folders/subfolders


### Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-flashcard-app/id1545176753)

Learn intuitively with a flashcard app that rebuilds remembering habits using a smart algorithm. Add text, equations, photos, GIFs, or sketches to cards and manage them with tags and reminders. Track progress and utilize practice or test modes.

**Highlights:** Add text, equations, photos, GIFs, sketches, Create and manage decks with tags, Intuitive suggestion-based learning, Progress tracking and test modes, Import decks from cloud services, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Dark mode and adjustable text size

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe - 3 Month Family | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscribe - Yearly Family | $6.49 | per year |
| Buy - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Cards Flashcards Maker free?

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deck free?

Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flash Cards Flashcards Maker or Deck?

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker is rated higher. Flash Cards Flashcards Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Deck averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Flash Cards Flashcards Maker or Deck have ads?

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker shows ads; Deck does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Cards Flashcards Maker or Deck?

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker ships an update every 9 days, and Deck every 3 months. Most recently, Flash Cards Flashcards Maker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Deck on October 9, 2026.

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