Comparison

Stacked vs Record & Learn

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

Head to head
About

Stacked

Transform notes, photos, and PDFs into AI-powered flashcards instantly. This app uses spaced repetition to optimize your study sessions, helping you retain information more effectively for exams and skill mastery.

Highlights
  • AI flashcard generation from text, photos, and PDFs
  • Spaced repetition for optimized review
  • Organize decks by subject or topic
  • Easy renaming and deletion of cards
  • Clean and simple user interface
Features
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Turn your notes, photos, and PDFs into flashcards in seconds — Stacked uses AI to build your deck instantly, so you spend more time learning and less time making cards. Whether you're cramming for an exam, learning a new language, or mastering a new skill, Stacked does the heavy lifting. Paste your notes, snap a photo of your textbook, or upload a PDF and watch your flashcard deck appear in seconds. Then let spaced repetition take over — Stacked surfaces the cards you need to review most, so what you study actually sticks. Features: AI flashcard generation from text, photos, and PDFs Spaced repetition built in — study smarter, not longer Organize your decks by subject, topic, or exam Rename and delete stacks and individual cards with ease Clean, simple design that gets out of your way Stacked is free to download. Unlock unlimited AI generation with Stacked Pro — $2.99/month or $19.99/year. Rated 5 stars — "aced every test this quarter just because of this app." Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Record & Learn

Transform lectures, meetings, podcasts, and documents into organized study materials like flashcards and quizzes. Learn faster and remember longer with AI-powered summaries and adaptive learning tools. Study efficiently with spaced practice and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note and flashcard generation
  • Adaptive quizzes
  • Spaced practice and smart reminders
  • Audio recording with noise reduction
  • Import PDFs and videos
  • Progress tracking dashboards
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Record & Learn transforms lectures, meetings, podcasts, PDFs, and videos into study-ready flashcards, notes, and adaptive quizzes—so you can learn faster and remember longer. Turn real-world content into personal, organized study material in minutes instead of hours. CAPTURE • Record high-quality audio with silence skipping, noise reduction, and timestamps. • Import files from Voice Memos, Files, or links. Add PDFs or videos; our AI detects headings, sections, and key terms. • Bookmark moments while recording to flag test hints or key definitions. TRANSFORM • One tap converts your source into concise notes with bullet-point summaries, definitions, and example questions. • Generate flashcards with editable prompts and answers; tag cards by topic, star favorites, and reorder with drag-and-drop. • Create adaptive quizzes that adjust difficulty as you improve, with explanations pulled from your transcript or document context. • Extract glossaries of key terms, formulas, and named entities for quick reference. STUDY • Spaced practice and smart reminders reinforce memory at the right time. • Modes: flashcards, quick quiz, practice test, focus reading with highlights, and cram mode. • Answer by typing or speaking; track confidence and let the system schedule reviews. ORGANIZE • Progress dashboards show accuracy, streaks, time on task, and mastery estimates by topic. • Secure sync keeps decks up to date across iPhone and iPad. EDIT & CONTROL • Batch-edit cards, convert notes to cards, and generate questions from any paragraph. ACCESSIBILITY & EXPERIENCE • Built for Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and high-contrast themes. Large tap targets and clear type make long sessions comfortable. • A beautiful, distraction-light design keeps focus on your content. TRUST & PRIVACY • Private by design with on-device processing when available; for tasks that require server processing, data is sent securely and only to complete your request. • You control what’s stored and shared. WHO IT’S FOR • Students who want to turn classes into a daily review system. • Professionals who need crisp summaries of trainings and meetings. • Language learners building vocabulary and listening comprehension. • Anyone who learns better with structured practice and quick feedback. GET STARTED Open the app, import a recording or document, tap “Generate,” and study your first deck in minutes. Explore the core workflow without creating an account. Upgrade when ready to unlock larger files, batch processing, advanced exports, longer history, and priority generation. Some features, like advanced AI notes and unlimited flashcards, require a Pro subscription. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stacked4 screens
Record & Learn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stacked at 8 against Record & Learn's 2. Stacked also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Stacked sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Record & Learn sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stacked against 5.0 for Record & Learn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stacked ships an update every 3 days, Record & Learn every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stacked versus Record & Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackedRecord & Learn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephanie DugasMohammed Sayf

Customer experience

Stacked

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Record & Learn

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stacked

Subscriptions2
  • Stacked Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Stacked Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
8 purchases

Record & Learn

Subscriptions6
  • Learner-plan$2.997 Days
  • Learner-plan-monthly$4.991 Month
  • Plus 4.99 monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Pro $10 monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Learner-plan-yearly$19.991 Year
  • plus $20 monthly$19.991 Month
One-time2
  • 1 credit$0.99
  • 50 Credits$19.99

Questions

Is Stacked free?
Stacked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Record & Learn free?
Record & Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stacked or Record & Learn?
Stacked and Record & Learn are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Stacked or Record & Learn have ads?
Neither Stacked nor Record & Learn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stacked or Record & Learn?
Stacked ships an update every 3 days, and Record & Learn every 5 days. Most recently, Stacked was updated on October 7, 2026 and Record & Learn on October 7, 2026.

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