# Deckbase vs Fast Flashcards

The clearest difference is ads: Fast Flashcards at none against Deckbase's shown. Deckbase's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deckbase sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Fast Flashcards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deckbase ships an update weekly, Fast Flashcards monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deckbase | Fast Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Sakurai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706591331) | [David Oosthuizen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709796384) |

## What reviewers say

### Deckbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckbase-ai-flashcard-maker/id6760248255)

This AI-powered study assistant generates flashcards from various file types and chat inputs. It utilizes spaced repetition for effective long-term memory retention and offers AI-generated images and audio for enhanced learning.

**Highlights:** AI chat assistant for instant flashcard generation, AI image and audio generation for mnemonic aids, Bulk flashcard creation from documents and files, OCR for generating cards from photos and scans, Spaced repetition for memory retention, Clean and focused study interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $11.99 | per month |
| Basic Year | $59.00 | per year |
| Pro Year | $119.00 | per year |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Fast Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-flashcards/id6780189724)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deckbase free?

Deckbase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fast Flashcards free?

Fast Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Deckbase or Fast Flashcards have ads?

Deckbase shows ads; Fast Flashcards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deckbase or Fast Flashcards?

Deckbase ships an update weekly, and Fast Flashcards monthly. Most recently, Deckbase was updated on October 31, 2026 and Fast Flashcards on October 31, 2026.

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