FlashZen vs Deste
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlashZen
This app helps you learn vocabulary and build memory through active recall and spaced repetition. It offers a clean interface, allows custom definitions, and generates practice sentences with corrections. It's designed for efficient, focused study.
- Spaced repetition system
- 800+ high-frequency English words
- Custom definitions and translations
- Sentence generation with corrections
- Clean flashcard interface
- Import custom decks
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With FlashZen you get: • 800+ high-frequency English words • Organized for efficient learning • Clean flashcard interface • Add your own definitions or translations • Generate sentences from known words and get corrections Active recall builds real memory. Built-In Spaced Repetition ---- FlashZen uses spaced repetition to help you: • Review at the perfect time • Strengthen long-term memory • Avoid forgetting • Study efficiently Perfect for: - Students - TOEFL / IELTS prep - Self-learners - Travelers - Vocabulary building ---- Why FlashZen? • No complex setup • No technical interface • Option to import decks • Clean, focused experience • 100% free Open the app. Start learning.
Deste
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Deste is a simple and powerful flashcard app designed to help you learn more effectively. Create your own decks, review cards with spaced repetition, and build a consistent study habit. Track your daily progress, maintain your study streak, and explore ready-made decks from the marketplace. Features: • Study anywhere with full support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Create and organize custom flashcard decks • Study using spaced repetition • Add images and annotations to your cards • Track cards reviewed, daily progress, and study streaks • Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to keep your progress visible • Discover, download, and share ready-made decks • Sync your decks across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Clean, native interface designed for focused studying • Available in 17 languages Supported languages include English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Whether you are learning a language, preparing for an exam, studying programming, or memorizing important information, Deste helps you remember more with less effort. Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/ramazanberkozbek/af055b2714b3f03e7b8534d7a0c46a82 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashZen at none against Deste's 2. FlashZen also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Deste's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Deste sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FlashZen asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlashZen ships an update every 2 weeks, Deste every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashZen | Deste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baptiste Fehrenbach | Ramazan Ozbek |
In-app purchases
FlashZen
No in-app purchases
Deste
- Deste Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deste Pro Lifetime$19.99
