# Cogni vs Yields Plus Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cogni at every 9 days against Yields Plus Pro's every 5 weeks. Cogni also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cogni sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Yields Plus Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cogni ships an update every 9 days, Yields Plus Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cogni | Yields Plus Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogni-ai-flashcards-and-notes/id6737768905/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COGNIFLY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808620132) | [MSYapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/458482419) |

## What reviewers say

### Cogni

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

Create and study flashcards using an AI-enhanced spaced repetition algorithm to optimize learning. Access a vast library of pre-made decks and track your progress with detailed statistics. Study offline with media-supported flashcards.

**Highlights:** AI-enhanced spaced repetition, Create and review flashcards, Library of pre-made decks, Detailed statistics and progress tracking, Offline access with media support, Customizable flashcard creation

**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


### Yields Plus Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yields-plus-pro/id6759988245)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yields Plus Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yields Plus Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cogni free?

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

### Is Yields Plus Pro free?

Yields Plus Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Cogni or Yields Plus Pro have ads?

Neither Cogni nor Yields Plus Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cogni or Yields Plus Pro?

Cogni ships an update every 9 days, and Yields Plus Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cogni was updated on October 30, 2026 and Yields Plus Pro on October 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.*