# Flash Cards Flashcards Maker vs Plain Flashcards

The clearest difference is ads: Plain Flashcards at none against Flash Cards Flashcards Maker's shown. Flash Cards Flashcards Maker's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 281) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Plain Flashcards sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flash Cards Flashcards Maker against 4.4 for Plain Flashcards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Cards Flashcards Maker has 18K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Flash Cards Flashcards Maker's written reviews are positive against 73% of Plain Flashcards's.

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker ships an update every 9 days, Plain Flashcards weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Cards Flashcards Maker | Plain Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-flashcards-maker/id669486043/reviews)** | [4.4 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-flashcards-ai-and-study/id971833934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 281 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Wave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495187294) | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) |

## 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


### Plain Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-flashcards-ai-and-study/id971833934)

Create flashcards from text, PDFs, or images using AI. Supports spaced repetition, translation, and pronunciation for over 20 languages. Syncs across devices and offers customizable study sessions.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard generation from text, PDF, or image, Spaced repetition system (SRS), Translation and pronunciation for 20+ languages, iCloud sync across devices, Customizable study sessions and reminders, Import and export card data

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plain Flashcards Plus - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Plain Flashcards Plus - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Say Thanks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support the Mission | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 Completely free, no ads or subscriptions
- 🖼️ Ability to add photos to cards
- 🌐 Built-in translation function
- 🚀 Efficient for studying and saving time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Cards automatically shuffle and cannot be turned off
- 🗂️ Cannot move or rename sets of cards easily
- 🔄 Editing order is inconsistent
- 🖱️ Swiping to move cards can be finicky
- 🔍 No search function within decks

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot turn off shuffle feature
- Cards automatically shuffle and cannot be turned off
- Cannot rename or move sets of cards and have them stay in order
- Editing order is inconsistent
- Swiping to move cards is finicky

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off shuffle
- Ability to move multiple cards at once
- Search function within decks
- Folders for organizing decks
- Ability to merge decks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Cards Flashcards Maker free?

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

### Is Plain Flashcards free?

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

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

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker is rated higher. Flash Cards Flashcards Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Plain Flashcards averages 4.4 from 281 ratings.

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

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker shows ads; Plain Flashcards does not.

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

Flash Cards Flashcards Maker ships an update every 9 days, and Plain Flashcards weekly. Most recently, Flash Cards Flashcards Maker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Plain Flashcards on September 23, 2026.

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