Comparison

Spaced vs Flashcard Memory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spaced

Features
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Spaced is a simple, effective vocabulary trainer language learning, built around spaced repetition. Review words and characters at the right moment—before you forget them—and build long-term memory with just a few minutes a day. Originally created to help our daughters learn Simplified Chinese characters (汉字 / Hanzi), Spaced has grown into a flexible tool designed especially for learning Chinese vocabulary, phrases, and characters in a structured way. WHY SPACED Spaced began as a physical Leitner box full of flashcards—useful for memorization, but not very portable. We turned that system into a lightweight app focused on efficient, long-term learning, especially for Chinese vocabulary and Hanzi. HOW IT WORKS Spaced is built around the forgetting curve: review information at increasing intervals to retain it longer. • Create a WordList for what you want to learn (such as Chinese vocabulary or Hanzi sets) • Study briefly each day • Remembered items move up through levels • Forgotten items return for reinforcement The app automatically schedules reviews using a 56-day spaced repetition cycle. CREATE YOUR WORDLISTS Create WordLists for anything you’re learning—commonly Chinese HSK levels, Hanzi character sets, vocabulary themes, or textbook content. Add words manually or use built-in Simplified Chinese lists. Each item supports notes, example sentences, and optional hints. STUDY Tap Start to begin a session. If you take a break, Spaced resumes where you left off. The Home screen shows your next scheduled review. To make learning more engaging, Spaced also includes voice recognition for pronunciation practice and fun learning games to reinforce recall in a more interactive way. STARRED WORDS Mark difficult items for extra practice. Filter by starred words, star levels, or use weighted mode to surface harder items more often. REVISION AND TESTING Spaced includes two study modes: • Revision (Levels 1–2): Build familiarity with new material • Test (Levels 3–7): Check what you know through recall Correct answers advance; incorrect ones return for reinforcement. External keyboard controls are supported. ICLOUD SYNC Your progress stays up to date across devices. Spaced uses iCloud and CloudKit to automatically sync WordLists, progress, and starred items. STAY CONSISTENT A few minutes a day can make a big difference. Keep going, trust the process, and build lasting vocabulary step by step. Happy studying with Spaced. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flashcard Memory

Features
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Flashcard Memory is an offline flashcard app designed for kids and families. Create your own visual flashcards and let the app read them aloud in English, Mandarin or Cantonese – perfect for early literacy, vocabulary and bilingual learning. Key features Create unlimited decks and categories (Animals, Math, Languages and more). Add front & back text, colors and images to each card. Child‑friendly fonts and large cards for easy reading. Offline first: no login, no account, no internet required for core use. Smart flash mode Automatic Text‑to‑Speech (TTS) when each card appears. Choose TTS language: English, Mandarin or Cantonese (device support required). Adjust flash speed or swipe manually at your own pace. Loop mode to repeat a deck and shuffle mode to randomize card order. Made for families Simple interface for parents, big touch targets for kids. Works great for word recognition, sight words, spelling, and memorization. All flashcards are stored locally on your device. Privacy‑friendly No registration or online account. No cloud sync: your decks stay on your device. No third‑party advertising SDKs. Note: Text‑to‑Speech language options depend on the voices installed in your device system settings. For the best experience, please enable the English, Mandarin and Cantonese voices in your device settings.

Screenshots

Spaced4 screens
Flashcard Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashcard Memory at none against Spaced's 3. Flashcard Memory also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spaced sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Flashcard Memory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spaced ships an update monthly, Flashcard Memory every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Spaced versus Flashcard Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacedFlashcard Memory
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSam WoolfVTL-Solutions Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spaced

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
None

Flashcard Memory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spaced free?
Spaced is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcard Memory free?
Flashcard Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spaced or Flashcard Memory have ads?
Neither Spaced nor Flashcard Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spaced or Flashcard Memory?
Spaced ships an update monthly, and Flashcard Memory every 4 days. Most recently, Spaced was updated on October 10, 2026 and Flashcard Memory on October 24, 2026.

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