Comparison

Flippin vs FlashBrain

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

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About

Flippin

Learn new vocabulary with interactive flashcards and native pronunciation. This app uses spaced repetition to help you retain words for travel and daily use. Unlock advanced features like an AI coach and customizable themes with optional premium access.

Highlights
  • Tap to translate words
  • Native pronunciation audio
  • Spaced repetition reviews
  • AI learning coach insights
  • Customizable themes
  • Offline study mode
  • Traveler Mode for phrases
Features
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Speak your next language with confidence. Flippin turns the words and phrases you need into smart flashcards you can hear, flip and practice in a few minutes a day. START IN SECONDS • Pick your languages, level and interests, and Flippin adds a starter pack of ready-made phrase collections, so your deck is never empty • 11 preset collections are free, one for every topic: basics, travel, food, social life, shopping, emergencies and more • No account needed. Your cards sync across your iPhone and iPad with iCloud MAKE CARDS FAST • Type a word or phrase and the translation fills in automatically • Type in either language with one tap on swap • Add notes, tags and favorites to organize what you learn HEAR EVERY WORD • Tap the speaker on either side of a card to hear it spoken • Free Google and system voices, with adjustable speed PRACTICE THAT STICKS • Flip through your deck with smooth 3D cards • Practice sessions with self-graded flashcards and a quick matching game • Say phrases out loud and get them checked with speech recognition, listen and pick the meaning, or type what you hear (Premium) • Focus on difficult cards and favorites • Daily study and difficult-card reminders keep your streak going SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Study streak, study time, cards studied and accuracy at a glance 32 LANGUAGES, ANY PAIR English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Croatian, Ukrainian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Greek, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Thai and Turkish. FLIPPIN PREMIUM Free includes up to 40 cards in one language pair. Premium unlocks: • Unlimited cards and all 30 preset collections • AI collection generator: describe a topic and get a ready-to-study set of 10 to 20 cards • AI learning coach with daily insights based on your own progress • Natural Speechify voices: nearly 1,000 voices to choose from • Card images, AI emoji suggestions and Emoji Mode • Switch between language pairs • Speaking, listening, typing, multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank practice modes • Detailed analytics: study-time charts, mastery breakdown, accuracy trends and badges Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Prices vary by country or region and are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID, and you can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Optional Sign in with Apple syncs your profile, streak and subscription across devices. Requires iOS 18 or later. Terms of Use: https://www.flippin.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.flippin.app/privacy-policy

About

FlashBrain

Features
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FlashBrain - Study Smarter, Remember Forever Whether you're preparing for the SAT, learning a new language, or building professional expertise, FlashBrain gives you the power to master any subject with AI-powered flashcards and scientifically proven spaced repetition. WHY FLASHBRAIN? - AI Deck Generation: Write your topic, let AI instantly create flashcards, questions, and explanations - FSRS Algorithm: Uses the scientifically-backed Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler approach - Forgetting Curve Tracking: Visualize your memory with graphs and automatically identify critical cards - Memory Status: See how strong each card is in your memory; track daily, weekly, and monthly retention percentages - 4 Study Modes: Flip cards, multiple choice, typing, and audio for varied learning - 20+ Categories: Exam prep, language learning, medicine, law, math, and more - 30+ Language Support WHO IS IT FOR? Students preparing for SAT, ACT, AP exams, college students studying for finals and midterms, graduate students preparing for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, language learners and those preparing for TOEFL/IELTS, medical, law, and engineering students, professionals seeking long-term knowledge retention SCIENCE-BACKED LEARNING FlashBrain uses the FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) algorithm. Research shows that spaced repetition significantly strengthens memory compared to traditional study methods. KEY FEATURES AI-Powered Deck Creation: Write your topic, class notes, or any text—AI automatically generates cards, questions, and answers. No more manual card creation hassle! Smart Scheduling System: Study at the perfect time with "Today's Cards," "Difficult Cards," and "Critical Cards" feeds. The app automatically calculates optimal review timing for each card. Four Different Study Modes: - Flip Cards: Classic flashcard flipping experience - Multiple Choice: Learn in quiz format - Typing Mode: Reinforce with active recall - Audio Mode: Learn by listening, rest your eyes Flexible Deck Management: Combine multiple decks in one session for cross-topic learning. Mix any categories you want. Explore & Community: Thousands of ready-made decks! Add community-created decks to your library, share your own. Categories: Language Learning, Exam Prep, Medicine, Law, Math, History, Geography, Science, and more. Detailed Statistics & Tracking: - Weekly and monthly progress graphs - Total card count and study time - Correct/incorrect ratios and success trends - Study streaks and motivation tracking - Performance analytics Memory Status Indicator: See what percentage of each card is retained healthily in your memory. Track daily, weekly, and monthly status of cards; quickly reinforce weak ones! HOW IT WORKS 1. Create decks manually or with AI, or use community-ready decks 2. Study in your preferred mode (flip, quiz, typing, or audio) 3. The app calculates optimal review timing based on your performance 4. Cards appear exactly when your memory needs refreshing 5. Continuously monitor progress with forgetting curve graphs and memory status percentages PREMIUM FEATURES With FlashBrain Premium subscription: - 50 AI credits automatically added to your account each month - Unlimited AI-powered card and deck creation - Advanced statistics and detailed analytics - Memory status and retention percentages - Full access to all study modes STUDY TIPS - Daily consistent study: Even 10-15 minutes makes a difference - Prioritize cards with low memory status - Try different modes, use what works for you - Check statistics, see progress, stay motivated - Get inspired by community decks SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions automatically renew - Renewal charges occur 24 hours before the current period ends - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime via Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://flashbrain.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://flashbrain.app/privacy

Screenshots

Flippin4 screens
FlashBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlashBrain at 16.6 against Flippin's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Flippin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and FlashBrain sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flippin versus FlashBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlippinFlashBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander RyakhinKAYAHAN SARISOY

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Flippin

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99
5 purchases

FlashBrain

Subscriptions2
  • FlashBrain Monthly$7.991 Month
  • FlashBrain Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 FlashBrain AI Credits$4.99
  • 500 FlashBrain AI Credits$14.99
  • 1000 FlashBrain AI Credits$24.99

Questions

Is Flippin free?
Flippin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlashBrain free?
FlashBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flippin or FlashBrain have ads?
Neither Flippin nor FlashBrain shows ads.

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