Comparison

Memorize vs Hazelnote

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

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About

Memorize

This app offers an accessible flashcard experience with AI-powered deck creation and multiple study games. It prioritizes VoiceOver support, allowing users to study hands-free and track their progress with motivating features.

Highlights
  • AI-generated decks
  • VoiceOver support
  • Spaced repetition
  • Five study games
  • Progress tracking
  • Deck organization
  • Shareable decks
Features
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Study smarter with the only flashcard app built for everyone — including full VoiceOver support from day one. MemorizeAnything uses proven spaced repetition to show you the right cards at the right time. Create decks in seconds with AI, play five study games, and track your progress — all completely accessible. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Most flashcard apps treat accessibility as an afterthought. MemorizeAnything was designed for VoiceOver users from the start: - Audio Study mode reads every card aloud. Works with AirPods and lock screen controls. - Magic Tap — two-finger double-tap to flip any card instantly. - Swipe up or down on any item to reorder — no dragging required. - Every button, card, progress bar, and game has accessibility labels and hints. - Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion are fully supported. - Sound effects play alongside VoiceOver, never interrupting it. If you use VoiceOver, this is the study app you've been looking for. CREATE DECKS IN SECONDS Type a topic and let on-device AI generate a complete deck — nothing leaves your phone. Or paste a web page URL, import a PDF, or drop in a CSV file. The app detects delimiters automatically. All AI processing happens entirely on-device using Apple Intelligence. Your study material stays private. SEVEN WAYS TO LEARN - Classic flashcards with four difficulty levels - Audio Study — hands-free with AirPods and lock screen controls - Multiple Choice quiz - Matching Game - Speed Round - Type Master - Daily Challenge STAY MOTIVATED Every study session earns XP. Maintain a daily streak for multiplier bonuses. Ten achievements across five categories track your milestones — from your first deck to mastering 100 cards. Climb from Novice to Legend. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Create folders and drag decks into them - Freely arrange folders and decks in any order - Sort by Most Recent, Alphabetical, Date Created, or Folders First - Edit folder names and colors - Drag to reorder inside folders too SHARE WITH ANYONE Export any deck as a file and share via AirDrop, Messages, or email. Recipients tap the file and the deck imports with all cards, colors, and voice settings intact. ALSO INCLUDED - Daily study reminders at your preferred time - 6 pre-made sample decks to start immediately - 8 deck theme colors - Per-deck text-to-speech voice and language settings - Bulk card editing and drag-to-reorder - Learning analytics and study time tracking - English and Spanish interface - In-app Help with searchable FAQ

About

Hazelnote

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Hand over a lecture, a script or a link. Out comes an ordered study note you can turn into a quiz, flashcards and learn games on the spot. No retyping. No summarizing at midnight. WHERE A NOTE COMES FROM Record a lecture, or upload one you already have Upload a PDF, a script or a text file Paste a link to an article Write or paste your own text Everything is transcribed, ordered and turned into a note with headings, emphasis and tables. TAKE NOTES WHILE YOU LISTEN Drop a bookmark when something matters. Type a note. Photograph the board. Each one lands at its own second of the recording, and the player takes you straight back there later. TURNING NOTES INTO KNOWLEDGE A quiz built from your own material Flashcards with "knew it / didn't know it" A chat across all your notes, with nothing invented from outside them LEARN GAMES INSTEAD OF DRILLS The Case: a murder in a closed house. Six rooms, four suspects, and every locked door opens only for a right answer from your own material. Card Match: pair up your flashcards against the clock. Quiz Race: answer before the time runs out. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a source: record, upload, paste or type 2. The note writes itself while you carry on 3. Quiz, flashcards and games are ready straight away KEEPING THE TERM STRAIGHT Folders by subject or term. Your notes stay in sync across your devices. Download Hazelnote and turn your next lecture into something that sticks. Hazelnote is offered as a subscription, with a free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in your App Store settings.

Screenshots

Memorize4 screens
Hazelnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memorize at none against Hazelnote's 4. Memorize also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Hazelnote's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Hazelnote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Memorize asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memorize ships an update every 2 days, Hazelnote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Memorize versus Hazelnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemorizeHazelnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunior EspinoHorize

In-app purchases

None

Memorize

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Hazelnote

Subscriptions4
  • Hazelnote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Hazelnote Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Hazelnote Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Hazelnote Annual1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Memorize free?
Memorize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hazelnote free?
Hazelnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Memorize or Hazelnote have ads?
Neither Memorize nor Hazelnote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Memorize or Hazelnote?
Memorize ships an update every 2 days, and Hazelnote every 5 days. Most recently, Memorize was updated on July 17, 2026 and Hazelnote on September 19, 2026.

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