5Learn vs Recall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5Learn
This app helps you learn new vocabulary faster using AI and spaced repetition. Easily create custom word lists from photos or AI prompts, and practice with flashcards and quizzes for effective memorization.
- AI-generated word lists
- Spaced repetition learning
- Custom flashcards
- Photo text scanning
- Pronunciation and translation
- Reverse translation practice
- Background audio learning
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Learn the words that matter to you — faster with AI and spaced repetition. Take a photo of any text or ask AI — and get a ready-made word list. Just type any word — and instantly get everything you need: • translation • explanation • pronunciation • a ready-to-learn flashcard Why 5Learn • Learn the words that actually matter to you • AI explains meaning, grammar, and usage in a simple way • Spaced repetition to help you remember • Create word lists for your own goals • Practice with flashcards and quizzes • Reverse translation to master spelling • Learn by listening — even in the background • Shuffle mode for better memorization • Built-in AI assistant for creating word lists No preset lists. Only the words you need. You don’t learn everything — only what you actually use. That’s why you learn faster. Perfect for • Learning new vocabulary • Exam preparation • Travel • Daily practice • Learning a language for yourself • Students and polyglots
Recall
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Learn something new with Recall. Start with a ready-made lesson or turn your own material into flashcards. EXPLORE YOUR CURIOSITY Discover 18 introductory lessons on beginner French, dinosaurs, ancient Rome, ancient Egypt, weather and water, and geography. Each lesson has a short introduction, six questions and clear explanations. Lessons follow your app language, English or German. All included lessons work offline, need no account and use no document credits. MAKE IT STICK Think before revealing the answer, then rate your recall. Spaced repetition brings saved cards back when they are due. Track the cards you have reviewed and continue with the next lesson. LEARN FROM YOUR OWN MATERIAL Paste notes or import a PDF, text file or photo. AI drafts editable flashcards from the key ideas. Review every card before saving. Your account includes 20 free document generations. There is no paid upgrade or subscription. When the allowance is used, saved decks and included lessons remain available. KEEP CONTROL Saved decks and study progress stay on your device. Search, edit and export cards for Anki. Sign in with Apple is needed only for AI document generation. Sources and content feedback are available in each learning path. Optional usage sharing starts off and can be changed in Settings. French lessons are an introduction, not a complete A1 course. Recall is an independent app and is not affiliated with Anki.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recall at none against 5Learn's 3. Recall also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, 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
Both are free to download. 5Learn sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Recall asks for nothing beyond the download.
5Learn ships an update every 11 days, Recall every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5Learn | Recall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANNA KUCHUMOVA | Michel Osswald |
In-app purchases
5Learn
- 5,000 Credits$0.99
- 30,000 Credits$4.99
- 150,000 Credits$14.99
Recall
No in-app purchases









