Comparison

Deckstreak vs Deste

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

Head to head
About

Deckstreak

A native flashcard app for iPhone and iPad that allows users to import existing decks and study using a spaced repetition system. It supports offline review with local media and offers tools for card creation, editing, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Import .apkg deck packages
  • FSRS spaced repetition study
  • Offline review with local media
  • Rich text card creation and editing
  • Browse and search cards
  • Track study progress and streaks
  • Home Screen widgets and reminders
Features
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Deckstreak is a native flashcard app for iPhone, built for people who already have decks and want a focused way to review them anywhere. Import .apkg deck packages, keep your media available offline, and study with FSRS spaced repetition. No subscription. No required account. Just open your deck and start reviewing. KEY FEATURES - Import .apkg deck packages from Files or the iOS share sheet, together with your study progress - Study with FSRS spaced repetition: tap a card to reveal it, then rate it with a button or a swipe - A clear daily goal for new cards that shows the cards left and how long they take - Review offline with local media, images, audio, HTML, cloze cards, and LaTeX support - Create and edit cards with rich text, tags, images, audio, and cloze helpers - Search both sides of every card, then edit, pause, or delete it - Keep your habit visible with a streak and daily reminders DECKSTREAK PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) - Listen mode: cards read aloud and rated with your headphones, the lock screen, or your car's controls. Your first session is free - Statistics: retention, streaks, review history, and upcoming workload - Home Screen widgets with your due cards and streak - Automatic backup of your collection and media to your own iCloud Importing, studying, creating, and editing cards stay free. Deckstreak is designed for language learners, medical students, certification prep, and anyone who studies from large flashcard decks on iOS. PRIVACY Anonymous product analytics and optional in-app feedback help improve Deckstreak. No account, advertising, session replay, or personal identifiers are used. Your decks and review history stay on your device and, if you use backup, in your own iCloud.

About

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/

Screenshots

Deckstreak4 screens
Deste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Deste at 3 against Deckstreak's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Deckstreak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deste sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deckstreak ships an update weekly, Deste every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Deckstreak versus Deste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckstreakDeste
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy KrechelRamazan Ozbek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Deckstreak

One-time1
  • Deckstreak Pro$6.99
2 purchases

Deste

Subscriptions1
  • Deste Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Deste Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Deckstreak free?
Deckstreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deste free?
Deste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deckstreak or Deste have ads?
Neither Deckstreak nor Deste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deckstreak or Deste?
Deckstreak ships an update weekly, and Deste every 4 days. Most recently, Deckstreak was updated on November 7, 2026 and Deste on October 31, 2026.

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