Comparison

LanguageLoop vs Discito

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

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About

LanguageLoop

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LanguageLoop is a powerful flashcard app that uses scientifically-proven spaced repetition to help you master vocabulary and remember it forever. INTUITIVE SWIPE-BASED LEARNING • Swipe right when you know the answer • Swipe left when you need more practice • Each card requires 3 correct swipes in a row to complete • Visual progress dots show your mastery on every card SMART 5-STACK SPACED REPETITION SYSTEM Our algorithm moves cards through five stages to optimize long-term retention: • New: Fresh cards introduced at your pace • 7-Day: Daily practice to build initial memory • 14-Day: Periodic review to strengthen recall • Monthly: Reinforcement checks • Yearly: Long-term retention maintenance Cards automatically progress as you learn, focusing your time on what needs the most practice. CREATE AND ORGANIZE YOUR CARDS • Create cards with front and back content • Add images to your flashcards • Organize cards with custom categories • Bulk import from text files (paste vocabulary lists instantly) • View cards organized by learning stage TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Visual stack distribution showing your learning journey • Daily study breakdown • Review history tracking • See exactly how many cards you've mastered DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Light and dark theme support • Works completely offline with local storage • Consistent daily study stacks (same cards throughout the day) • Randomized card order each session for better learning PRO FEATURES (One-time $2.99 purchase) Unlock the full potential of LanguageLoop: • Remove all ads permanently • Unlimited flashcards (free tier: 100 cards) • Extended new cards per day (up to 20 vs 5) • Customize all review intervals (14-day, monthly, yearly rates) • Retention analytics by stack • Weak cards identification (find cards needing extra attention) • Export all your data to CSV NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Unlike other apps, LanguageLoop Pro is a one-time purchase. Pay once, own it forever. No recurring fees, no hidden costs. PERFECT FOR • Language learners studying vocabulary • Students preparing for exams • Anyone who wants to memorize information effectively • Anki users looking for a simpler mobile experience PRIVACY FOCUSED • All your data stays on your device • No account required • No data collection Start building your vocabulary today with LanguageLoop. Whether you're learning Spanish, Japanese, French, or studying for your next exam, our spaced repetition system ensures you remember what you learn. Download now and see why spaced repetition is the most effective way to memorize anything.

About

Discito

This app helps you study smarter and remember more for exams using an advanced spaced repetition algorithm. It converts PDFs, notes, and lectures into flashcards with AI assistance, syncing them across your devices. Plan your exam preparation day by day and track your progress with ease.

Highlights
  • AI-powered flashcard generation
  • FSRS-6 spaced repetition algorithm
  • Day-by-day exam planning
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • PDF, notes, and lecture import
  • iOS integration (widgets, Siri)
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Study smarter for your exams — and remember it long after. Discito plans your exam prep day by day and schedules every review with FSRS-6 — the latest open-source spaced-repetition algorithm — so you remember more while studying less. Turn PDFs, notes, and recorded lectures into flashcards with AI, synced across your devices with no account needed. ZERO-SETUP ONBOARDING Open the app. Tap "Continue" → "Start reviewing". Study a tutorial deck immediately. Under 30 seconds. No web account, no desktop install, no .apkg hoop-jumping. SMART EXAM PLAN Add your exam date and Discito builds a day-by-day plan that covers every card before exam day — weakest cards first — without disturbing your long-term FSRS schedule. Track several exams at once, each with its own countdown and on-track status. When every card is covered, it tells you you're ready. SYNC THAT JUST WORKS Your cards follow you across iPhone and iPad through your iCloud. Edit on one device, review on another. No passwords. No mystery errors. Your data stays yours. REAL iOS INTEGRATION • Review reminders on your schedule, per deck • Home Screen widget with due count + one-tap review • Live Activity during review sessions — progress on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Control Center widget — start a review in one tap • Shortcuts + Siri: "Start a Discito review" • Focus Mode integration — "Study" filter hides distractions MOBILE-FIRST CARD CREATION • Import .apkg files from existing collections (no desktop needed) • Share Sheet extension: select any text, send to Discito, get cards • CSV from Files app • Deck sharing via AirDrop + the iOS Share Sheet • Reliable image support — paste, drag, or pick inline AI CARD GENERATION Paste lecture text or a PDF and Discito writes Q&A flashcards for you to review before saving. Turn on cloud AI and it works on any iPhone: your text is sent to Anthropic's Claude (Google's Gemini as backup) and is never used to train their models. Recordings stay on your iPhone — only the transcript is sent. Pro includes 100 AI credits (one card generation uses one), and more come in one-time packs that never expire. Prefer to keep everything on your device? Leave cloud AI off and Discito uses Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro or later, or an M-series iPad, on iOS 26). Everything else works on any iPhone running iOS 18.6+. DISCITO LITE — FREE (NOT A TRIAL) • 200 cards free (unlimited with Pro) • iCloud sync across iPhone + iPad • Full FSRS-6 algorithm (not a crippled version) • Q&A + cloze + basic-reverse templates (image occlusion authoring is Pro) • .apkg import always free; export + re-sync are Pro (free trial included) • CSV import and export — always free • Markdown + LaTeX rendering • Audio playback • Classic flip-card review • Live Activity + Dynamic Island • Streak counter + full stats dashboard • 6 bundled starter decks (Tutorial + 5 content decks) • Try every Pro feature free — including 5 deck re-syncs • No ads, ever DISCITO PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pro is a single one-time unlock — no subscription required. Extra AI credits come in optional one-time packs that never expire. Pro unlocks: Smart Exam Plan (a day-by-day plan to cover every card by exam day, tracked per exam), image occlusion authoring, FSRS-6 personalized optimizer, AI card generation from PDFs and notes (100 AI credits included), AI image generation, lecture audio capture → cards, smart AI quiz distractors, per-deck widget settings, notification micro-reviews, type-the-answer + MCQ + True-False quiz modes, .apkg export, non-destructive deck re-sync (update imported decks without losing progress), weekly report + shareable image, bulk Manage Suspended. With gratitude to the FSRS research community — the Open Spaced Repetition project (github.com/open-spaced-repetition). Start studying in 30 seconds. Download Discito today.

Screenshots

LanguageLoop4 screens
Discito4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Discito at none against LanguageLoop's shown. Discito also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). LanguageLoop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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. LanguageLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Discito sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LanguageLoop ships an update every 3 days, Discito daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LanguageLoop versus Discito: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguageLoopDiscito
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas ReyesCHRISTOPHER JAMES HINCKLEY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LanguageLoop

One-time1
  • LanguageLoop Pro$2.99
3 purchases

Discito

One-time3
  • 50 AI Credits$2.99
  • 150 AI Credits$7.99
  • Discito Pro$14.99

Questions

Is LanguageLoop free?
LanguageLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Discito free?
Discito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LanguageLoop or Discito have ads?
LanguageLoop shows ads; Discito does not.
Which is updated more often, LanguageLoop or Discito?
LanguageLoop ships an update every 3 days, and Discito daily. Most recently, LanguageLoop was updated on October 28, 2026 and Discito on November 5, 2026.

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