Comparison

MintDeck vs DecksMD

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

Head to head
About

MintDeck

Transform your study materials into smart flashcards using AI. Review with spaced repetition, track progress, and utilize various quiz modes. Supports offline learning and syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • AI deck generation from notes and documents
  • Spaced repetition system (FSRS)
  • Audio study mode for hands-free learning
  • Multiple choice, true/false, and cloze quizzes
  • Detailed progress tracking and analytics
  • Anki and CSV import
  • Offline-first design with iCloud sync
Features
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MintDeck is a study app for serious learners. Turn your Anki decks, PDFs, lecture notes and textbooks into smart flashcards and review them with a science-based spaced repetition system. Perfect for med school, law school, bar exam prep, language learning and any high-stakes exam — fully offline and free to get started. Why choose MintDeck Turn any material into flashcards and master it with active recall and adaptive spaced repetition. Study at your own pace with distraction-free sessions, powerful statistics, and seamless sync between iPhone and iPad. MintDeck is your all-in-one flashcard and study app for serious learners. Study & flashcard features • Rich flashcards with text, images, and audio on both sides. • FSRS spaced repetition that shows each card right before you would forget it, boosting long-term retention. • Interactive sessions where you rate difficulty so MintDeck focuses on your weak cards. • Audio study mode for truly hands-free learning during commutes, walks, or workouts. • Detailed progress tracking with streaks, accuracy, and mastery levels. Quiz modes • Unlimited quizzes generated from your flashcard decks for active testing. • Multiple choice, Fill in the Blank, and Type the Answer formats to challenge recall in different ways. • Instant feedback to reinforce learning and quickly spot gaps. • A low-pressure way to review before exams or quickly check what you remember. AI-powered tools • AI deck generation from topics, notes, and documents. • Content-to-deck: convert reading, lecture notes, or web content into structured flashcards. • Image generation to add custom visuals and strengthen memory. • Text-to-speech audio with natural pronunciation (on-device TTS for English, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese and French). • AI mnemonic suggestions tailored to each card. • PDF processing to extract and organize content into high-quality flashcard decks. Import, export & organization • Full Anki .apkg import with scheduling and media support. • Easy CSV import from spreadsheets and other tools. • Open an Anki deck or CSV straight from Files, Safari, or a share sheet. • Export decks for backup, collaboration, or sharing with friends. • Built-in document scanner to turn physical notes into decks. • Flexible fields and custom card layouts for any subject or workflow. • Color-coded decks, per-deck settings, and deck source tracking with pause/resume. Analytics & insights • Study calendar to visualize habits and keep your streak alive. • Accuracy breakdowns and mastery stats to uncover weak spots. • Milestones that celebrate progress and keep motivation high. • Smart AI insights that recommend what to study next and which decks to prioritize. Sync, backup & customization • Full offline-first design: all decks on your device, with sync when you're back online. • Secure iCloud (CloudKit) sync between iPhone and iPad. • Robust backup, restore, and recovery so you never lose your decks. • Voice options, study reminders, and full dark mode support. • Multi-language support for language learning and translation workflows. Ready to learn smarter? Download MintDeck and take control of your learning with all-in-one AI flashcards, advanced spaced repetition, powerful quizzes, and audio study in a single focused app.

About

DecksMD

Transform your existing markdown notes into flashcards for efficient learning. Automatically generate cards from headings and text, or capture content from other apps. Supports PDF transcription and AI generation for advanced study.

Highlights
  • Markdown to flashcard conversion
  • FSRS-6 scheduling algorithm
  • Capture content from any app
  • PDF transcription and AI generation
  • Plain markdown file storage
  • Anki import
Features
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DecksMD turns the notes you already have into flashcards — no syntax, no second copy. Point it at your markdown vault and every heading becomes a card: the heading is the front, the text beneath it is the back. Nothing to import, nothing to maintain twice. Edit the note and the card changes with it. STUDY WHAT'S DUE Scheduling by FSRS-6 — the same algorithm Anki uses — so you review what needs reviewing and stop when you're done. Cards, cloze deletions, tables, image occlusion and exams, all from plain markdown. CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE Share a paragraph from Safari, Mail or any other app and it lands in your vault. The first line becomes the front, the rest becomes the back. Or file it as a plain note and come back to it later. TURN A CHAPTER INTO A DECK Attach a PDF, pick the sections you actually need, and get cards from those pages — including scanned chapters and lecture slides, transcribed first so the maths survives. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS A real markdown editor with properties, tags and a toolbar. Everything lives as plain files in a folder you choose — no database, no lock-in, works offline. Compatible with Obsidian vaults and any folder of markdown. MAKE IT YOURS Fifteen palettes in light and dark — Nord, Gruvbox, Solarized, Catppuccin, E-ink and more. COMING FROM ANKI? Import an .apkg and your decks, cards, media and full review history come with you. Your cards resume on FSRS-6 right where Anki left them. ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscription for the app itself. AI card generation and PDF transcription are optional and require DecksMD Pro (sold separately at decksmd.app) — or bring your own API key from Anthropic, Google or a local model, free. Everything else — reviewing, scheduling, statistics, capture, import — works without either. SUBSCRIPTION DecksMD Pro — €9.99/month, auto-renewing. Includes AI card generation from your notes and PDFs. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel it in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://decksmd.app/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://decksmd.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

MintDeck4 screens
DecksMD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MintDeck at 67% against DecksMD's 0%. MintDeck also leads on price (Free vs $17.99). DecksMD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

MintDeck is free to download; DecksMD costs $17.99 up front. MintDeck sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DecksMD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MintDeck ships an update weekly, DecksMD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MintDeck versus DecksMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMintDeckDecksMD
PriceFree — better$17.99
Rating4.6 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergiu PuscasXherdi Lika

Customer experience

MintDeck

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

DecksMD

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MintDeck

One-time2
  • 400 Credits$2.99
  • AI Credits$4.99
1 purchases

DecksMD

Subscriptions1
  • DecksMD Pro Monthly$8.991 Month

Questions

Is MintDeck free?
MintDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DecksMD free?
DecksMD costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do MintDeck or DecksMD have ads?
Neither MintDeck nor DecksMD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MintDeck or DecksMD?
MintDeck ships an update weekly, and DecksMD every 2 days. Most recently, MintDeck was updated on October 28, 2026 and DecksMD on October 25, 2026.

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