Comparison

PrepCards vs Spaced.

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

Head to head
About

PrepCards

Features
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PrepCards is a clean, minimal flashcard study app designed to help you learn faster with zero distractions. Create custom flashcards, organize them into decks, and review your material with simple tools optimized for efficient study sessions. Whether you are preparing for exams, schoolwork, certifications, or personal learning goals, PrepCards keeps your workflow fast, intuitive, and easy to manage. Key Features Custom Flashcards Create your own flashcards with a front and back field. Add text, terms, definitions, or concepts quickly through a simple editor. Organized Decks Group cards into named decks or categories to keep your studies structured and easy to navigate. Minimal Study Mode Review each card with a clean, distraction-free interface. Tap to reveal the answer and move through cards at your own pace. Shuffle Mode Randomize card order for stronger memorization and more realistic recall practice. Spaced Repetition (Optional) Use spaced-repetition features to study smarter by reviewing cards at optimal intervals. Progress Tracking View the number of cards studied, accuracy rates, and improvement over time to stay motivated. Smart Card Rating Mark cards as Known, Review, or Hard to customize future study sessions and focus on what needs work. Fast Swipe Gestures Swipe right to mark a card as known and swipe left to review it again. Designed for rapid, efficient studying. User Experience Clean, Minimal Design A simple card-centered layout ensures your study material stays front and center. Easy Navigation Quick-access tabs for Decks, Study, Progress, and Settings keep everything one tap away. Calming Color Palette A minimal and distraction-free look that makes long study sessions easier. Additional Tools Dark Mode Support Comfortable studying anytime, day or night. Offline Access All data is stored locally on your device, allowing full functionality without an internet connection. Search Functionality Quickly locate specific cards or topics inside large decks. Daily Study Reminders Optional notifications to help build consistent study habits.

About

Spaced.

This minimalist flashcard app helps you remember information through spaced repetition. Create custom decks with text, images, or audio, and review efficiently by focusing on what you need to learn. It's designed for privacy with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Customizable decks
  • Text, image, and audio cards
  • AI-assisted deck creation
  • Starter decks included
  • Private by design, no ads or tracking
Features
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Remember what you learn, one card at a time. Spaced. is a minimalist flashcard app for iPhone and iPad. Create decks for languages, classes, trivia, lyrics, work concepts, or anything else you want to keep in memory. Review with spaced repetition, and Spaced. brings each card back when it matters most. Why Spaced.? • Study less, remember more Cards you know well come back later. Cards you miss return sooner. Your sessions stay focused on what needs attention. • Simple, fast reviews Flip a card, recall the answer, then swipe right if you remembered or left if you missed it. No clutter, streak pressure, or complicated setup. • Make the decks you actually need Create your own collections, decks, and cards with text, images, and audio. Reorder things, search decks, and track progress per deck. • AI-assisted deck creation Use an AI assistant you already have to draft a deck. Paste the JSON into Spaced., review the cards, and add it to your library. Spaced. does not run AI inference or require an AI account. • Starter decks included Begin with built-in French, Indonesian, and Japanese decks, including Japanese kana with pronunciation audio. • Private by design No ads. No tracking. No Spaced. account. Your user-created decks and progress stay on your device and can sync through your private iCloud account. Spaced. is free to use, with optional one-time tips for people who want to support development.

Screenshots

PrepCards4 screens
Spaced.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrepCards at none against Spaced.'s 2. PrepCards also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. Spaced. sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PrepCards asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PrepCards versus Spaced.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrepCardsSpaced.
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaren MontoyaClement Boissiere

In-app purchases

None

PrepCards

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spaced.

One-time2
  • Small Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is PrepCards free?
PrepCards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spaced. free?
Spaced. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrepCards or Spaced. have ads?
Neither PrepCards nor Spaced. shows ads.

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