Comparison

5Learn vs Recall

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AI-generated word lists
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Custom flashcards
  • Photo text scanning
  • Pronunciation and translation
  • Reverse translation practice
  • Background audio learning
Features
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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

About

Recall

Features
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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.

Screenshots

5Learn4 screens
Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 5Learn sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Recall asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
5Learn versus Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5LearnRecall
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperANNA KUCHUMOVAMichel Osswald

In-app purchases

3 purchases

5Learn

One-time3
  • 5,000 Credits$0.99
  • 30,000 Credits$4.99
  • 150,000 Credits$14.99
None

Recall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5Learn free?
5Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5Learn or Recall have ads?
Neither 5Learn nor Recall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5Learn or Recall?
5Learn ships an update every 11 days, and Recall every 3 days. Most recently, 5Learn was updated on October 30, 2026 and Recall on October 31, 2026.

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