# Stacked vs Record & Learn

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stacked | Record & Learn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacked-ai-flashcard-maker/id6744585549/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-and-learn/id6746533232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephanie Dugas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808309497) | [Mohammed Sayf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811229057) |

## What reviewers say

### Stacked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacked-ai-flashcard-maker/id6744585549)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stacked Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Stacked Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Record & Learn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-and-learn/id6746533232)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learner-plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Learner-plan-monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus 4.99 monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro $10 monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Learner-plan-yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| plus $20 monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*