Comparison

Flips vs Deckly

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

Head to head
About

Flips

This app uses spaced repetition flashcards to help you learn Japanese vocabulary and phrases. It prioritizes words you're likely to forget and offers various study modes to build consistent learning habits.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition review
  • Flashcard and 4-choice modes
  • Progress tracking and mastery levels
  • Custom deck creation and import
  • Smart review reminders
  • Text-to-Speech pronunciation
Features
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Flips is a flashcard app that brings back each card right before you're about to forget it. Built on the forgetting curve and spaced repetition (SRS), it works for anything worth memorizing — vocabulary, exam terms, dates, professional jargon, and more. Key Features ・Just-in-time review (SRS) Cards resurface automatically at the best moment to review. Mastered cards space out; shaky ones come back sooner — the shortest path to remembering. ・Simple, fast study sessions Open the app and start right away. Swipe or pick from 4 choices — nothing gets in the way of focus. ・Memory home screen A chart shows what you've learned, what's fading, and what's new at a glance. Today's study count is always clear. ・Streaks to build the habit Your study streak is shown like a calendar, so daily effort visibly adds up. ・Forgetting gauge & levels See each card's "risk level" in your deck list, so you always know what to review first. ・Create decks & import Build a deck in minutes, or import from CSV/TSV. ・Notifications at the right time Get reminded exactly when review will be most effective. ・Text-to-speech (TTS) Hear pronunciation for listening practice or a quick check. (Supported languages depend on your device; more are added over time.) Great for ・Language vocabulary: words, phrases, listening practice — Spanish, French, Japanese, or any language ・School & exams: history dates, science terms, formulas, standardized test prep ・Certifications: professional exams, medical, legal, and IT terminology ・Anything else: whatever you need to memorize How it works (3 steps) 1. Pick a deck or make one (ready-made vocabulary decks, or build your own) 2. Start studying (cards you're about to forget come up first) 3. A little every day (streaks and charts make progress visible) Why you'll remember with Flips ・Science-based: spaced repetition tuned to the forgetting curve optimizes your review timing ・Built for focus: a stripped-down interface, studying in two taps ・Priorities made visible: the forgetting gauge and "due today" count remove the guesswork ・Built for habit: streaks keep you coming back Common ways people use Flips ・Students: vocabulary, historical dates, formulas, test prep ・Working professionals: certification vocabulary, technical terms, on-the-job knowledge ・Language learners: vocabulary across any language you're studying What Flips values ・Simple and fast: built to help you focus purely on remembering ・Visible progress: progress, streaks, and forgetting risk, always in view ・Flexibility: build your own decks or import to fit any subject Start for free, and build a study habit around reviewing right before you forget. Terms of Service (EULA): https://bitflap.app/flips/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://bitflap.app/flips/privacy/

About

Deckly

Features
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Deckly is a clean, local-only flashcard app for anyone memorizing anything — vocabulary, terminology, formulas, trivia, or facts for your next exam. No accounts. No sync. No clutter. Just your decks, on your device. THREE WAYS TO STUDY, ONE TAP AWAY Review — proven SM-2 spaced repetition with Again / Hard / Good / Easy ratings that schedule each card at exactly the right interval. Quick Study — a lightweight "got it / didn't" pass for low-stakes practice that won't touch your spaced-repetition schedule. Quiz — auto-generated multiple choice questions drawn from the rest of your deck, so every session feels fresh. BUILT TO FEEL CALM Tap a card to reveal the answer. Rate how it felt. Move on. Deckly handles the intervals so the right cards come back at the right time — no manual scheduling, no complicated settings. At the end of every session, a quick summary shows you cards reviewed, your accuracy, and what's due next. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything lives locally with SwiftData. Nothing leaves your device. No sign-up required, no tracking, no nags, no subscription. PERFECT FOR Students cramming for exams, language learners building vocabulary, professionals studying for certifications, hobbyists memorizing facts, and anyone who wants a no-fuss way to remember more. Make a deck. Add a card. Start remembering.

Screenshots

Flips4 screens
Deckly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deckly at none against Flips's 2. Deckly also leads on ads (none vs shown). Flips's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Flips sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Deckly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flips versus Deckly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlipsDeckly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitFlap LLCCarrie mckeegan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flips

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Deckly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flips free?
Flips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deckly free?
Deckly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flips or Deckly have ads?
Flips shows ads; Deckly does not.

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