Comparison

Fluency Drop vs DecksMD

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

Head to head
About

Fluency Drop

This app offers an AI-powered approach to language learning through engaging stories and interactive exercises. It provides instant translations, grammar explanations, and personalized vocabulary review to help users achieve fluency.

Highlights
  • AI-generated stories for all levels
  • Instant translations and explanations
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Speech practice with feedback
  • Supports over 30 languages
  • Personalized learning paths
Features
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Learn Languages Naturally - With Stories, Not Just Flashcards Discover a smarter, more intuitive way to achieve real fluency. FluencyDrop uses AI to help you learn languages in context, with engaging stories and smart vocabulary review — all personalized to your level. Why FluencyDrop? • AI-Generated Stories for Every Level Read fun, original stories tailored to your interests and language level (A1–C2). Choose your language, pick a topic, and start reading. Context-based learning helps you remember new words faster and use them in real life. • Smart Translations & Explanations Get instant AI-powered translations, grammar breakdowns, pronunciation help, and real-world examples for any word or sentence. Go beyond basic translations to truly understand how language works. • Save Words & Review with SRS Flashcards Tap any word or sentence to save it. Review with intelligent flashcards that show you meanings, example sentences, grammar tips, and spaced repetition reminders. Perfect for long-term retention. • Speech Practice & Feedback Practice speaking and get instant feedback on your fluency, pronunciation, and grammar. Track your progress over time and build confidence in real conversations. • Supports 30+ Languages From Spanish, French, Greek, Italian, German, Japanese, English and more—start learning your next language today! • Personalized Learning for All Levels Whether you’re a complete beginner (A1) or an advanced learner (C2), FluencyDrop adapts to your needs and learning style. How It Works 1. Choose your language 2. Pick a topic or story 3. Read, listen, and interact with the story 4. Tap any word for instant translations and explanations 5. Save new words & review with SRS flashcards 6. Practice speaking and get feedback Why Learn with Stories? Research shows that learning languages in context helps you remember words longer and use them naturally. With FluencyDrop, you’ll learn by reading, listening, and speaking in real-life scenarios—not just by memorizing flashcards. Ready to start your fluency journey? Download FluencyDrop and learn smarter, not harder. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DecksMD

Features
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DecksMD turns the notes you already have into flashcards — no syntax, no second copy. Point it at your markdown vault and every heading becomes a card: the heading is the front, the text beneath it is the back. Nothing to import, nothing to maintain twice. Edit the note and the card changes with it. STUDY WHAT'S DUE Scheduling by FSRS-6 — the same algorithm Anki uses — so you review what needs reviewing and stop when you're done. Cards, cloze deletions, tables, image occlusion and exams, all from plain markdown. CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE Share a paragraph from Safari, Mail or any other app and it lands in your vault. The first line becomes the front, the rest becomes the back. Or file it as a plain note and come back to it later. TURN A CHAPTER INTO A DECK Attach a PDF, pick the sections you actually need, and get cards from those pages — including scanned chapters and lecture slides, transcribed first so the maths survives. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS A real markdown editor with properties, tags and a toolbar. Everything lives as plain files in a folder you choose — no database, no lock-in, works offline. Compatible with Obsidian vaults and any folder of markdown. MAKE IT YOURS Fifteen palettes in light and dark — Nord, Gruvbox, Solarized, Catppuccin, E-ink and more. COMING FROM ANKI? Import an .apkg and your decks, cards, media and full review history come with you. Your cards resume on FSRS-6 right where Anki left them. ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscription for the app itself. AI card generation and PDF transcription are optional and require DecksMD Pro (sold separately at decksmd.app) — or bring your own API key from Anthropic, Google or a local model, free. Everything else — reviewing, scheduling, statistics, capture, import — works without either. SUBSCRIPTION DecksMD Pro — €9.99/month, auto-renewing. Includes AI card generation from your notes and PDFs. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel it in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://decksmd.app/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://decksmd.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Fluency Drop4 screens
DecksMD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fluency Drop at Free against DecksMD's $17.99. DecksMD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Fluency Drop is free to download; DecksMD costs $17.99 up front. Fluency Drop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DecksMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fluency Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, DecksMD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fluency Drop versus DecksMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluency DropDecksMD
PriceFree — better$17.99
Rating4.8 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander PetrakisXherdi Lika

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fluency Drop

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • FluencyDrop Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Subscription3 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

DecksMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fluency Drop free?
Fluency Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DecksMD free?
DecksMD costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fluency Drop or DecksMD have ads?
Neither Fluency Drop nor DecksMD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluency Drop or DecksMD?
Fluency Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, and DecksMD every 2 days. Most recently, Fluency Drop was updated on October 3, 2026 and DecksMD on October 13, 2026.

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