# Flashcard Widget vs FlashStacks

The clearest difference is rating: Flashcard Widget at 5.0 against FlashStacks's 4.5. Flashcard Widget also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 6). FlashStacks's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashcard Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FlashStacks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashcard Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcard Widget has 32 ratings behind it against 6, 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, FlashStacks every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashcard Widget | FlashStacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcard-widget-study-helper/id6736600635/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashstacks-flashcard-study/id6762071988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Ortiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772590103) | [Bailey Skewes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892771018) |

## 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 |


### FlashStacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashstacks-flashcard-study/id6762071988)

Transform study materials into interactive Home Screen widgets. AI generates flashcards from PDFs, and spaced repetition optimizes learning. Visualize concepts with image occlusion and track progress with detailed stats.

**Highlights:** Home and Lock Screen widgets, AI-powered PDF to flashcard generation, Spaced repetition learning, Image occlusion cards, Progress tracking and stats, Customizable widget themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashStacks Premium — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| FlashStacks Premium — Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashcard Widget free?

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

### Is FlashStacks free?

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

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

Flashcard Widget is rated higher. Flashcard Widget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while FlashStacks averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Flashcard Widget or FlashStacks have ads?

Neither Flashcard Widget nor FlashStacks shows ads.

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

Flashcard Widget ships an update every 6 months, and FlashStacks every 5 days. Most recently, Flashcard Widget was updated on September 9, 2026 and FlashStacks on September 9, 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.*