Guru vs ForgeQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guru
This app helps students import existing flashcard decks, review them using an AI-powered spaced repetition system, and even generate new cards from PDFs and notes. It includes a study lock feature to minimize distractions during review sessions.
- Import existing flashcard decks
- AI-powered spaced repetition (FSRS)
- Generate flashcards from PDFs and notes
- Study Lock to block distracting apps
- Controller support for reviews
- Organized deck management
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Guru imports your Anki decks (.apkg and .colpkg) with cards, media, sub-decks and scheduling state intact, then reviews them on iPhone and iPad with the FSRS scheduler, online or offline. Open a deck straight from Files, AirDrop, Safari downloads or the share sheet. Importing and daily review are free for up to 5 decks. Pro unlocks card editing, cross-device sync, Study Lock and unlimited decks: US$4.99/month after a 3-day free trial, US$39.99/year, or US$24.99 once for Lifetime (includes 5,000 AI credits). Requires iOS 17 or later. ■ Import your decks ・.apkg and .colpkg packages, including large shared decks with tens of thousands of cards ・Cards, cloze deletions, images, audio, sub-decks and scheduling state come through ・Browse the deck tree before you start reviewing ■ Review with FSRS ・Study cards when they are due, with Again, Hard, Good and Easy ratings ・One card per note per day, so cloze siblings don't stack up ・Cram Mode before exams without rebuilding your deck ■ Turn material into cards ・Create draft cards from PDFs, notes and lectures with AI credits ・Review and edit generated cards before studying ・Image occlusion cards for diagrams and anatomy ■ Stay focused ・Study Lock (optional) shields selected distracting apps until today's review is done ・Review with touch, gestures, or a paired game controller ・Built for fast daily sessions on iPhone and iPad ■ Export and sync ・Every deck exports back to a standard .apkg ・Pro syncs decks, cards and review progress with the GuruOwl web app ■ Pro access Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or the one-time Lifetime unlock. AI card generation uses credits. Subscriptions can be cancelled any time in App Store settings. Guru is an independent app and is not affiliated with Anki, AnkiMobile or AnkiWeb. ■ Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://guruowl.com/app/privacy
ForgeQ
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Turn any PDF, textbook chapter or lecture slide into flashcards in seconds. ForgeQ reads your material, pulls out what matters and builds the deck for you, so you can skip the retyping and go straight to studying. Studying is 100% free. Make flashcards, review with spaced repetition and track your progress without a subscription. No ads, no clutter. HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload a PDF, slide deck or your notes 2. AI turns it into a flashcard deck 3. Review with FSRS, a modern spaced repetition algorithm that shows each card right before you'd forget it WHY PEOPLE USE FORGEQ - AI flashcards maker: no more typing cards by hand - Smart study app: reviews are scheduled around what you already know, so nothing slips before the exam - Built for real coursework: medical terminology, law case law, language vocabulary, exam prep and more - Clean, distraction-free review flow - Track your progress and see what you've actually learned GO PRO FOR AI QUIZ QUESTIONS Pro generates practice questions from your own material, so you test yourself on exactly what you're studying. Try it free for 14 days on the monthly plan. Cancel anytime. Stop retyping your notes into flashcards. Download ForgeQ and start remembering more of what you study. SUBSCRIPTION INFO ForgeQ Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Prices vary by region. Terms of Use: https://forgeq.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://forgeq.netlify.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Guru at every 3 days against ForgeQ's every 3 weeks. ForgeQ's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Guru sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ForgeQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Guru ships an update every 3 days, ForgeQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guru | ForgeQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 剑 肖 | Mohamed Shehab |
In-app purchases
Guru
- Flashcard Guru Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Flashcard Guru Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Flashcard Guru Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- 500 AI Credits$4.99
- Lifetime Pro$24.99
ForgeQ
- ForgeQ Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- ForgeQ Subscription - 1 year7 Days trial$69.991 Year









