Comparison

FlashGenius vs Flashy

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

Head to head
About

FlashGenius

Features
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FlashGenius is a smart flashcard study app powered by the SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm. Create decks, flip through beautiful 3D cards, and let the app schedule reviews for peak retention. Perfect for exam prep, language learning, and lifelong learners. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Create unlimited decks organized by subject, color, and icon • Study with beautiful 3D flip-card animations • SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm for peak retention • Four-button difficulty rating (Again / Hard / Good / Easy) • Daily review queue — the app tells you what to study • AI-powered card generation from any topic (premium) • Retention analytics and progress charts • Import and export decks as JSON • Daily study reminder notifications • No account, no cloud — your decks never leave your device FLASHGENIUS PREMIUM • Unlimited decks and cards • AI-powered card generation • Advanced analytics and retention curves • Import and export decks • All themes PERFECT FOR: Students preparing for exams, medical and law students, language learners, professionals studying for certifications, and lifelong learners who want proven, science-backed memorization. Choose the plan that suits you: monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never renews. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. The Lifetime option is a single purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Flashy

This app uses a modern spaced repetition algorithm to help you memorize information efficiently. It offers a free tier with limited cards and a one-time purchase for unlimited access, with no subscriptions or ads. Study vocabulary, exam facts, and more with offline functionality and image support.

Highlights
  • FSRS spaced repetition algorithm
  • One-time purchase for unlimited cards
  • Offline functionality
  • Image support on cards
  • Import Anki and CSV decks
  • Tagging for organization
  • Four-grade review system
Features
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Flashy is the flashcard app that respects your time, your money, and your privacy. Free to download with every feature working. One tiny one-time unlock for unlimited cards — no subscription, no account, no ads. Built on FSRS, a modern spaced-repetition algorithm, Flashy schedules each card for the moment right before you'd forget it. Study a few minutes a day and remember what matters — vocabulary, exam facts, formulas, anything. WHY FLASHY • Honest pricing — free for your first deck and 20 cards, then a single $4.99 purchase unlocks unlimited everything, forever. No subscriptions, no "premium" upsells, no ads. Ever. • Every feature is free — FSRS, imports, images, tags: nothing is locked behind the unlock, only how much you can store. • AI cards on your device — paste your notes and Flashy's built-in AI turns them into flashcards, free and offline. No cloud, no subscription. • Smarter reviews — FSRS spaced repetition plans your reviews so you study less and remember more. • Private by default — your cards live on your device. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. The only data Flashy sends to us is an anonymous crash report when something breaks. • Works anywhere — fully offline, from airplanes to subways to mountaintops. • Backed up to your iCloud — your decks are copied to your own iCloud automatically and can be restored on a new iPhone. We never see them. EVERYTHING YOU NEED • AI card generation — paste notes or a textbook passage and get a full deck in seconds (on supported iPhones) • Beautiful decks — pick a name, color, and icon for every subject • Fast card entry — "Save + Add Another" keeps you in the flow • Images on cards — add photos to the front or back of any card • Tags — organize cards within a deck and study one topic at a time • Four-grade reviews — Again, Hard, Good, Easy, each with a live preview of when the card comes back • Session summaries — finish with a grade breakdown (and confetti, obviously) • Built-in rating guide — learn how spaced repetition works while you use it • Dark mode — automatic and gorgeous SWITCHING IS EASY Moving from another flashcard app? Import Anki decks (.apkg and .colpkg — images included), CSV spreadsheets, and Anki text exports, or simply copy your set from Quizlet's export screen and paste it in. Your cards come along in seconds. WHO IT'S FOR Students prepping for exams. Language learners drilling vocabulary. Med students memorizing anatomy. Trivia fans, certification chasers, lifelong learners — anyone who wants serious spaced repetition without the complexity, or simple flashcards without the subscription. Try it free. Unlock it once. Study forever.

Screenshots

FlashGenius4 screens
Flashy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flashy at none against FlashGenius's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. FlashGenius sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Flashy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashGenius ships an update monthly, Flashy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FlashGenius versus Flashy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashGeniusFlashy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTabish HassanArgon Labs LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlashGenius

Subscriptions1
  • FlashGenius Premium$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Flashy

One-time1
  • Flashy Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is FlashGenius free?
FlashGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashy free?
Flashy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlashGenius or Flashy have ads?
FlashGenius shows ads; Flashy does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashGenius or Flashy?
FlashGenius ships an update monthly, and Flashy every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlashGenius was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flashy on October 31, 2026.

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