# Flash Cards Flashcards Maker vs StudyPod

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flash Cards Flashcards Maker at 18K against StudyPod's 59. StudyPod's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 StudyPod sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StudyPod holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Cards Flashcards Maker has 18K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Flash Cards Flashcards Maker's written reviews are positive against 80% of StudyPod's.

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker ships an update every 9 days, StudyPod fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Cards Flashcards Maker | StudyPod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-flashcards-maker/id669486043/reviews) | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studypod-flashcards-app/id1554596811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Wave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495187294) | [Brains And Brawns Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496597321) |

## 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


### StudyPod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studypod-flashcards-app/id1554596811)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to learn by creating and organizing digital flashcards. It includes features like spaced repetition, study plans, reminders, and collaborative tools to help users study more effectively and achieve their learning goals.

**Highlights:** Create custom flashcards, Spaced repetition algorithm, Study plans and reminders, Shuffle and reorder cards, Speed Match game, Share and collaborate, Scan documents to create cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $6.49 | per year |
| Yearly subscription student | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Unlimited deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Unlimited decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Attractive, cute design with engaging visuals
- 💰 Affordable pricing (£2.49-£18/year)
- 🚀 Easy and quick flashcard creation
- 🖼️ Ability to add images to flashcards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Limited free version (restricted decks/folders)
- 🚫 Paywall for essential features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📱 Split-screen functionality issues
- 🔍 Limited search for community decks

**Reported bugs**

- Autocomplete feature deletes entire words instead of completing them
- Save button disappears in split-screen mode on tablets
- Settings menu glitches and won't load
- Chinese audio followed by gibberish sounds
- Email code not received for login verification

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Shuffle/randomize deck feature
- Ability to move cards between decks
- Swap front/back of cards for bidirectional learning
- More daily quiz questions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Cards Flashcards Maker free?

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

### Is StudyPod free?

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

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

StudyPod is rated higher. Flash Cards Flashcards Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while StudyPod averages 4.8 from 59 ratings.

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

Both Flash Cards Flashcards Maker and StudyPod show ads.

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

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker ships an update every 9 days, and StudyPod fortnightly. Most recently, Flash Cards Flashcards Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and StudyPod on July 5, 2026.

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