Comparison

Recall vs Candide

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

Head to head
About

Recall

Features
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Recall helps you remember what you learn — using science, not willpower. Most flashcard apps let information slip away because they show you cards on a fixed schedule, or whenever you feel like it. Recall uses FSRS, a state-of-the-art spaced repetition algorithm, to show each card at the exact moment you're about to forget it. You study less. You remember more. STUDY SMARTER WITH SPACED REPETITION Every time you review a card, you grade yourself: Again, Hard, Good, or Easy. Recall uses your answer to calculate exactly when to show that card next — intervals grow from days to weeks to months as your memory strengthens. The algorithm adapts to you. CREATE YOUR OWN DECKS IN MINUTES Making a deck is as simple as a spreadsheet. Write your cards as a CSV file — front, back, and an optional extra column for notes — and import it with one tap. You can create decks in any text editor, in Numbers or Excel, or by asking an AI like Claude to generate one for you in seconds. DRILL MODE — PRACTISE WITHOUT LIMITS Finished your due cards but want to keep going? Switch to Drill mode. You can run through any deck as many times as you like without touching your spaced repetition schedule. Great for the night before an exam. VISUAL DECKS WITH IMAGES Import a ZIP file containing images alongside your CSV and put a photo on the front of each card. Perfect for bird identification, flag recognition, anatomy diagrams, art history, or any subject where a picture is worth a thousand words. WHAT YOU CAN STUDY • Languages — vocabulary, verb conjugations, phrases • Science & medicine — anatomy, biology, chemistry • History — dates, events, people • Geography — flags, capitals, maps • Coding — syntax, functions, concepts • Music — theory, composers, terminology • Anything you can write on a card ICLOUD BACKUP Your decks and review history sync automatically via iCloud. Switch to a new phone and pick up exactly where you left off.

About

Candide

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Snap a photo of your notes, upload a PDF, record a lecture, paste your slides, or type a topic. Candide turns your study material into smart flashcards and guides you through a personalized study method. Built for students who take their studies seriously, Candide combines clean design, spaced repetition, exam planning, and AI generation to help you retain more and prepare with confidence. WHAT YOU CAN DO Ā· Generate flashcards from text, photos, PDFs, audio, and documents Ā· Follow your personalized Candide Method based on your goal, routine, and confidence Ā· Organize your cards into decks by subject Ā· Practice with quizzes Ā· Review with spaced repetition and daily recall missions Ā· Schedule exams and stay on track with focused study sprints Ā· Track your progress with mastery, retention stats, and study streaks Candide. Study with intention. SUBSCRIPTION Candide Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription, both with a 3-day free trial. Your subscription will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://getcandide.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://getcandide.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Recall3 screens
Candide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recall at none against Candide's 4. Candide's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Candide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Recall asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Recall versus Candide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallCandide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlistair PottJulien Savoy

In-app purchases

None

Recall

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Candide

Subscriptions4
  • Candide - Monthly Pro Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Candide - Monthly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Candide - Annual Pro Subscription$34.991 Year
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  • Candide - Annual Pro Subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

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

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