# Flashcard Widget vs Glimpse

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glimpse at daily against Flashcard Widget's every 6 months. Flashcard Widget's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashcard Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Glimpse sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 5.0 for Flashcard Widget against 5.0 for Glimpse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcard Widget has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Flashcard Widget ships an update every 6 months, Glimpse daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashcard Widget | Glimpse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcard-widget-study-helper/id6736600635/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpse-study-and-flashcards/id6760231741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Ortiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772590103) | [Alexander Dewhirst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883373563) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashcard Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcard-widget-study-helper/id6736600635)

This app transforms your study materials into flashcards using AI. Study effortlessly from your home or lock screen widgets, making learning accessible anytime without opening the app. Share sets with friends and personalize your study experience.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard creation from photos/scans, Home and lock screen widgets for instant study, Personalized flashcard customization, Share flashcard sets with friends, Progress tracking and new study modes (beta), Spaced repetition for exam preparation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Study Pack Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Study Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Glimpse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpse-study-and-flashcards/id6760231741)

Study effectively with interactive widgets on your home screen. Flip flashcards, take quizzes, and track your progress without opening the app. Create custom study decks or explore curated collections.

**Highlights:** Interactive home screen widgets, Flashcard flipping and quizzes, Fill-in-the-blank recall tests, Progress tracking and stats, Spaced repetition learning, Custom deck creation, Curated study collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glimpse Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Glimpse Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Kitten Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pup Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Owl Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hedgehog Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Theme | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashcard Widget free?

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

### Is Glimpse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashcard Widget or Glimpse?

Glimpse is rated higher. Flashcard Widget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Glimpse averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Flashcard Widget or Glimpse have ads?

Neither Flashcard Widget nor Glimpse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashcard Widget or Glimpse?

Flashcard Widget ships an update every 6 months, and Glimpse daily. Most recently, Flashcard Widget was updated on October 10, 2026 and Glimpse on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*