# Cogni vs Swiftflip Flashcards

The clearest difference is rating: Cogni at 4.7 against Swiftflip Flashcards's 3.7. Cogni also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). Swiftflip Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cogni sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Swiftflip Flashcards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cogni holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cogni has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Cogni's written reviews are positive against 0% of Swiftflip Flashcards's.

Cogni ships an update weekly, Swiftflip Flashcards every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cogni | Swiftflip Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogni-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6737768905/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftflip-flashcards/id6746496551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **35.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COGNIFLY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808620132) | [HK Softworks AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817185173) |

## What reviewers say

### Cogni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogni-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6737768905)

This app uses AI to generate flashcards from various sources like PDFs, notes, and lecture recordings. It employs spaced repetition with the FSRS algorithm to optimize memorization and allows for Anki deck import. Study notes can be generated alongside cards, and a library of pre-made decks is available.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard generation, FSRS spaced repetition, Anki deck import, Integrated study notes, Offline study mode, Library of pre-made decks

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for memorizing and growing recall skills
- 🚀 Lifesaver for challenging, memory-heavy subjects like med school
- 👍 Sleek and user-friendly interface, no distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Locked up referring to an upgrade page, couldn't continue using the app
- 🐛 Not easy to use, inaccurate for Spanish language
- 🐛 Desktop flashcards deck won't sync with mobile, forcing duplicate work

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer available after paying for annual subscription
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- Integrate ChatGPT or Claude for automatic card creation
- Add sub-decks for larger decks that need more review
- Improve algorithm for hard/again ratings to better target struggling cards
- Add subsections for decks to study different sections separately


### Swiftflip Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftflip-flashcards/id6746496551)

Create and review flashcards with rich media and spaced repetition. Sync across Apple devices and track your progress with detailed insights. Offers a free tier with optional premium features for enhanced learning.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Rich flashcards (text, image, audio), iCloud sync across Apple devices, Apple Watch companion app, Import/export Anki and CSV, Shortcuts and Siri integration, Detailed study insights

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cogni free?

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

### Is Swiftflip Flashcards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cogni or Swiftflip Flashcards?

Cogni is rated higher. Cogni averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Swiftflip Flashcards averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cogni or Swiftflip Flashcards have ads?

Neither Cogni nor Swiftflip Flashcards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cogni or Swiftflip Flashcards?

Cogni ships an update weekly, and Swiftflip Flashcards every 3 days. Most recently, Cogni was updated on November 12, 2026 and Swiftflip Flashcards on November 8, 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.*