Comparison

MaskNote vs RecallWise

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

Head to head
About

MaskNote

Features
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Turn “what you want to memorize” into cloze flashcards—fast. MaskNote lets you create fill-in-the-blank (cloze) questions in seconds by simply dragging to select text. Review offline and reinforce recall efficiently. Try up to 10 cards for free, then unlock all features with a one-time purchase (no subscription). Key features • Create cloze questions by dragging to select any text • Organize by categories, shuffle quizzes, and review mistakes • CSV import/export for bulk management • Works offline—study anywhere (commute, subway, flights) • Download ready-made study sets from MaskNote Plaza • No sign-up, no ads—simple and focused • One-time purchase unlocks full access (no subscription) Great for • JLPT & Japanese learning (vocabulary, kanji, grammar patterns, reading chunks) • Language learning (words, idioms, phrases) • Exam prep and memorization-heavy subjects • Creating quick quizzes for classes or training Privacy & peace of mind MaskNote does not require an account and is designed to minimize data collection. No ads. Pay once to unlock all features—no recurring fees. Start building your own study sets with MaskNote today.

About

RecallWise

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RecallWise is spaced repetition, built for people who actually want to remember what they read. Most flashcard apps run on algorithms designed decades ago. RecallWise uses FSRS-5, the current state of the art in spaced repetition — scheduling your reviews based on how memory actually decays, not a fixed interval. WHAT YOU CAN DO Turn any book, course, or topic into its own deck — organized the way you actually think about your learning, not as one giant pile of cards. Generate flashcards with AI from a book title, a topic, or your own notes. Build a real book library: covers, authors, and progress — not just a folder of highlights. Track retention and mastery over time, not vanity streaks. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your cards are yours. RecallWise syncs through your own iCloud account — your data never sits in a marketing database. Crash reporting and analytics are opt-in and hosted in the EU. No ads, no data sales, ever. BILINGUAL, NATIVELY Full German and English support, not a translation bolted on afterward. GET STARTED FREE Every new account starts with a batch of free AI credits — no subscription needed to try it. Upgrade to Pro anytime for deeper statistics and a larger monthly AI credit pool. RecallWise is built by a small, independent team who uses it to study. If something's missing, tell us. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MaskNote4 screens
RecallWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MaskNote at 15.5 against RecallWise's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MaskNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RecallWise sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaskNote ships an update every 4 days, RecallWise every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MaskNote versus RecallWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaskNoteRecallWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAISUKE MUSASHIVeliton UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MaskNote

One-time1
  • MaskNoteプレミアム$3.99
5 purchases

RecallWise

Subscriptions2
  • RecallWise Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • RecallWise Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tip$8.99
  • Generous Tip$44.99
  • Exceptional Tip$89.99

Questions

Is MaskNote free?
MaskNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RecallWise free?
RecallWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MaskNote or RecallWise have ads?
Neither MaskNote nor RecallWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaskNote or RecallWise?
MaskNote ships an update every 4 days, and RecallWise every 3 days. Most recently, MaskNote was updated on October 25, 2026 and RecallWise on October 28, 2026.

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