Comparison

Decks vs LearnLoop

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

Head to head
About

Decks

Master new languages with smart flashcards. This app uses a proven spaced repetition algorithm to help you remember vocabulary and grammar. It offers ready-to-study decks or lets you create your own, with features like photo-to-card creation and in-depth explanations.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • Ready-to-study language decks
  • Build custom decks
  • Photo-to-card creation
  • Offline study
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Anki's spaced repetition algorithm, minus the setup — with real decks ready to study on day one. Decks uses the same proven algorithm Anki users rely on to show you cards right before you'd forget them. Rate each card Again, Hard, Good, or Easy, and the schedule adjusts automatically. READY-TO-STUDY DECKS Jump in without building anything first: - Japanese — Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Grammar - Spanish, French, and Chinese vocabulary - TOEFL vocabulary Or build your own — unlimited decks and cards, any subject. ASK ABOUT ANY CARD Stuck on why an answer's right (or wrong)? Tap Ask for an explanation of that specific card, right when you need it. BUILD CARDS FROM A PHOTO Point your camera at a textbook page, or pick a screenshot of a vocabulary list, and Decks turns it into cards. Review each one before it's added. WHY DECKS - Full spaced repetition with Again/Hard/Good/Easy ratings - Tap a rating, or drag the card — whichever is faster - Study offline, anytime - Retention stats and day streak tracking - Search, merge, and reorder your decks HOW IT WORKS 1. Start from a curated deck or create your own 2. Study daily — the algorithm handles scheduling 3. Rate each card by how well you remembered it 4. Cards you struggle with come back sooner 5. Watch your retention improve over time Cards you answer easily won't reappear for days or weeks. That's the point — the gaps are what make things stick, and Decks tracks them so you don't have to. FREE VS. PREMIUM Free: study every day, with a daily review limit that suits a steady habit. Premium: set your own daily review limit, as high as you want. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription Terms: https://trstudios.ca/decks/terms Privacy Policy: https://trstudios.ca/decks/privacy

About

LearnLoop

Features
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LearnLoop turns any subject into a complete, structured learning plan in seconds. Type what you want to learn — "the Spanish subjunctive," "options trading," "how neural networks work" — and the AI builds you a 6-step Learning Pack: • Learning Ladder — the key ideas, in the right order • 20-Hour Plan — a realistic path from zero to capable • Quiz Me — active-recall questions to test yourself • Cheat Sheet — the essentials on a single page • Signal vs. Noise — what matters, and what to skip • Teach It Back — explain it simply so it sticks You also get swipeable flashcards, a 4-week roadmap, an ask-anything tutor chat, progress streaks, and listen-aloud audio. Free to try. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited packs, the most capable AI, and a natural reading voice. Learn anything. One loop at a time. Subscription: LearnLoop Pro is an auto-renewable subscription - $6.99/month or $39.99/year, with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://glippintoys.com/apps/learnloop/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://glippintoys.com/apps/learnloop/privacy/

Screenshots

Decks4 screens
LearnLoop1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Decks at every 5 days against LearnLoop's every 2 months. LearnLoop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Decks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LearnLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decks ships an update every 5 days, LearnLoop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Decks versus LearnLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecksLearnLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDingxuan YaoGliPpiN Toys, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Decks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
2 purchases

LearnLoop

Subscriptions2
  • LearnLoop Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • LearnLoop Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Decks free?
Decks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LearnLoop free?
LearnLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decks or LearnLoop have ads?
Neither Decks nor LearnLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decks or LearnLoop?
Decks ships an update every 5 days, and LearnLoop every 2 months. Most recently, Decks was updated on October 6, 2026 and LearnLoop on October 12, 2026.

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