Discito vs Fliqsy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Discito
This app helps you study smarter for exams by creating personalized daily plans and scheduling reviews using an advanced spaced repetition algorithm. It converts PDFs, notes, and lectures into flashcards on-device, syncing seamlessly across your Apple devices without an account.
- Day-by-day exam prep planning
- FSRS-6 spaced repetition algorithm
- On-device flashcard creation from PDFs/lectures
- iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad
- iOS integration (widgets, shortcuts, Siri)
- Import .apkg and CSV files
- Apple Intelligence for AI-powered card generation
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Study smarter for your exams — and remember it long after. Discito plans your exam prep day by day and schedules every review with FSRS-6 — the latest open-source spaced-repetition algorithm — so you remember more while studying less. Turn PDFs, notes, and recorded lectures into flashcards on-device with Apple Intelligence, synced across your devices with no account needed. ZERO-SETUP ONBOARDING Open the app. Tap "Continue" → "Start reviewing". Study a tutorial deck immediately. Under 30 seconds. No web account, no desktop install, no .apkg hoop-jumping. SMART EXAM PLAN Add your exam date and Discito builds a day-by-day plan that covers every card before exam day — weakest cards first — without disturbing your long-term FSRS schedule. Track several exams at once, each with its own countdown and on-track status. When every card is covered, it tells you you're ready. SYNC THAT JUST WORKS Your cards follow you across iPhone and iPad through your iCloud. Edit on one device, review on another. No passwords. No mystery errors. Your data stays yours. REAL iOS INTEGRATION • Review reminders on your schedule, per deck • Home Screen widget with due count + one-tap review • Live Activity during review sessions — progress on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Control Center widget — start a review in one tap • Shortcuts + Siri: "Quiz me on Pharmacology" • Focus Mode integration — "Study" filter hides distractions MOBILE-FIRST CARD CREATION • Import .apkg files from existing collections (no desktop needed) • Share Sheet extension: select any text, send to Discito, get cards • CSV from Files app • Deck sharing via AirDrop + the iOS Share Sheet • Reliable image support — paste, drag, or pick inline APPLE INTELLIGENCE (iPhone 15 Pro or later) Paste lecture text or a PDF. Discito generates Q&A flashcards on-device, privately. No servers, no fees, no data sent anywhere. AI features require Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro or later, or an M-series iPad, on iOS 26). Everything else works on any iPhone running iOS 18.6+. FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS AND LANGUAGE LEARNERS Built for the people already keeping long study streaks across thousands of cards. Cloze deletion, basic Q&A, reverse cards, stats dashboard with streak / retention % / projected completion date, and dark mode with a matching dark app icon. FSRS-6 — THE LATEST OPEN-SOURCE SCHEDULER Discito implements FSRS-6 to spec, tested bit-exact against the reference fixtures. The same algorithm spaced-repetition researchers use today, native on iPhone. DISCITO LITE — FREE (NOT A TRIAL) • 200 cards free (unlimited with Pro) • iCloud sync across iPhone + iPad • Full FSRS-6 algorithm (not a crippled version) • Q&A + cloze + basic-reverse templates (image occlusion authoring is Pro) • .apkg import always free; export + re-sync are Pro (free trial included) • CSV import and export — always free • Markdown + LaTeX rendering • Audio playback • Classic flip-card review • Live Activity + Dynamic Island • Streak counter + full stats dashboard • 6 bundled starter decks (Tutorial + 5 content decks) • Try every Pro feature free — including 5 deck re-syncs • No ads, ever DISCITO PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pro is a single one-time unlock — no subscription required. Pro unlocks: Smart Exam Plan (a day-by-day plan to cover every card by exam day, tracked per exam), image occlusion authoring, FSRS-6 personalized optimizer, on-device AI card generation from PDFs (iOS 26 Apple Intelligence), AI image generation, lecture audio capture → cards, smart AI quiz distractors, per-deck widget settings, notification micro-reviews, type-the-answer + MCQ + True-False quiz modes, .apkg export, non-destructive deck re-sync (update imported decks without losing progress), weekly report + shareable image, bulk Manage Suspended. With gratitude to the FSRS research community — the Open Spaced Repetition project (github.com/open-spaced-repetition). Start studying in 30 seconds. Download Discito today.
Fliqsy
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Fliqsy turns your notes into a smart flashcard system - organized like your curriculum, powered by science-backed spaced repetition. Create subjects and chapters. Add cards: question on the front, answer on the back. Tap to flip. Swipe left when you've got it, swipe right to keep reviewing. Fliqsy automatically focuses your next session on the cards you still need - so every minute of studying counts. FREE, FOREVER Every Fliqsy user gets: Unlimited subjects, chapters, topics and cards SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm - the proven method behind Anki and millions of learners worldwide Swipe-based review sessions Core progress stats (cards learned, remaining, session history) Full data access - search, filter, edit anytime FLIQSY PREMIUM Serious about your exam? Premium removes every barrier: FSRS Algorithm The latest generation of spaced repetition. FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) uses a memory model trained on millions of review events to schedule each card at the exact moment you're about to forget it - outperforming SM-2 in retention studies. Ad-Free Experience Zero interruptions. Study sessions the way they should be - clean, focused, distraction-free. Advanced Exam Analytics Not just how many cards you've done - but where you're losing. See performance breakdowns by subject, chapter, and topic. Identify your weak spots before exam day. Track retention rate, average difficulty, and review trends over time. OCR Card Scanner Point your camera at any textbook, handwritten note, or printed worksheet - Fliqsy reads the text and turns it into flashcards instantly. No typing. Just scan, review the suggested question-answer pairs, and add to your deck. Available as monthly or yearly subscription. Cancel anytime. HOW IT WORKS Create a subject (e.g. "Anatomy") Add topics (e.g. "Nervous System") Fill in flashcard pairs: question -> answer Start a study session - flip and swipe through your cards Fliqsy schedules the next review for each card automatically Watch your weak topics shrink session by session PERFECT FOR University and high school students Medical, law and accounting exam prep (USMLE, BAR, CPA) Standardized tests: SAT, IELTS, GRE, TOEFL Language vocabulary building Professional certification study THE SCIENCE Fliqsy is built on two principles proven by decades of cognitive science research: Active recall: Testing yourself - rather than re-reading - is the single most effective way to move information into long-term memory. Spaced repetition: Reviewing material at increasing intervals dramatically improves retention while cutting study time. Free users get SM-2. Premium users get FSRS - the state of the art. Download Fliqsy free. Study smarter from day one. Upgrade when you're ready to go further. Subscription terms: Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage or cancel your subscription in App Store Account Settings Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Questions or feedback? We read every message. Privacy Policy: https://www.zeynepli.com/fliqsy/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.zeynepli.com/fliqsy/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fliqsy at 15.5 against Discito's 18.6. 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. Discito sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Fliqsy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Discito | Fliqsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | CHRISTOPHER JAMES HINCKLEY | CEDAN MURAT ZEYNEPLI |
In-app purchases
Discito
- 50 AI Credits$2.99
- 150 AI Credits$6.99
- Discito Pro$14.99
Fliqsy
- Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year









