Comparison

JustFlip vs Deste

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

Head to head
About

JustFlip

Create and review flashcards using a spaced-repetition system. Supports various card types, including text, images, and code. Offers offline functionality and seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition scheduling (SM-2, FSRS)
  • Cloze deletion and typed answer cards
  • Markdown, LaTeX, code, and image support
  • AI prompt generation for card creation
  • Offline functionality and iCloud sync
  • Anki and CSV import/export
  • Apple Watch and Siri integration
Features
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Flashcards with a real spaced-repetition engine — and no ads, no sign-up, and no paywall creep. Native on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. iCloud sync included free. Full Anki and CSV import and export, so your cards stay yours. SCHEDULING YOU CAN SEE • Proven SM-2 scheduling, with FSRS available as an optional smart schedule — fewer reviews at the same retention. • Every grade button shows the interval it will produce before you choose it. • Review priority per interest and per deck, so limited study time goes where it matters. • Postpone a card, deck or interest without lying to the algorithm. Holds are stored separately and never touch your memory data. • Leech detection suggests retiring cards you keep failing. CARDS FOR ANY SUBJECT • Cloze deletion (fill in the blank), using Anki-compatible syntax. • Typed answers, with an automatic correct / close / incorrect verdict. • Markdown, LaTeX maths, syntax-highlighted code and tables. • Images with descriptions, read out by VoiceOver. • Tags that cut across decks, plus search over every card you own. BRING YOUR OWN AI JustFlip writes the prompt for whichever chat AI you already use, then imports the answer straight back as cards. No daily caps, no extra subscription, and you review every card before it enters a deck. BUILT FOR APPLE PLATFORMS • Home-screen widget with your due count. • Siri and Shortcuts: ask how many cards are due, or start a review. • Spotlight finds your cards from the Home Screen, matched on either side. • Apple Watch review on your wrist. • Cards read aloud, with per-card language and pronunciation control. YOUR DATA, VISIBLE AND PORTABLE • Works fully offline. No JustFlip account, ever. • iCloud sync shows its last successful sync, with a troubleshooting screen when something looks wrong. • One-file backup, and statistics export as CSV or JSON. ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver labels throughout, Reduced Motion support, and non-colour indicators when Differentiate Without Color is turned on. FREE AND PRO Free covers up to 3 interests with 5 decks each, with the full scheduler and no ads. JustFlip Pro lifts those limits and adds listening and advanced statistics, as a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. A one-time 7-day trial unlocks the Pro features so you can try them first. This app uses Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://just-flip.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://just-flip.app/terms.html

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

JustFlip4 screens
Deste4 screens

Verdict

The call

JustFlip and Deste are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. JustFlip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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

JustFlip ships an update every 6 days, Deste every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JustFlip versus Deste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustFlipDeste
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDANIEL CECHRamazan Ozbek

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JustFlip

Subscriptions2
  • JustFlip Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • JustFlip Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • JustFlip Pro Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

Deste

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

Questions

Is JustFlip free?
JustFlip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deste free?
Deste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustFlip or Deste have ads?
Neither JustFlip nor Deste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustFlip or Deste?
JustFlip ships an update every 6 days, and Deste every 4 days. Most recently, JustFlip was updated on October 31, 2026 and Deste on October 31, 2026.

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