Synapse vs Memoranda | Flash Cards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Synapse
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Study anything. Remember everything. Synapse is a fast, native flashcard app for learning anything โ built around proven spaced repetition, so it shows you each card right before you'd forget it and you remember more in less time. Create your own decks or import the ones you already use, sketch with Apple Pencil, and get private AI coaching that knows exactly where you're struggling. WHY SYNAPSE โข Modern spaced repetition โ Synapse uses FSRS, a modern open-source memory model, to schedule each card just before you'd forget it. Grade every card Again, Hard, Good, or Easy and Synapse handles the rest. Prefer the classic SM-2 algorithm? Switch any time in Settings. โข Bring your own decks โ Import the .apkg flashcard decks you already own. Synapse rebuilds the subject and chapter hierarchy and renders images, LaTeX, and cloze deletions. โข Apple Pencil scratchpad โ Work physics and chemistry problems right beside the card. The scratchpad clears between cards, so your reasoning stays with the question it belongs to. โข Insightful analytics โ See your reviews over time, filter by range, and tap any subject to drill in. Spot the topics slipping before they cost you points. โข Resource library โ Keep your PDFs, notes, and reference docs in nested folders right next to your decks, and read them without leaving the app. โข iCloud sync โ Study on iPad at home and review on iPhone between classes. Your decks and progress sync automatically through your private iCloud โ no account to create. STUDY ANYTHING Synapse started as an MCAT tool and still excels at it โ but you can build decks for whatever you need to learn: med-school boards, anatomy, pharmacology, histology, nursing, the bar exam, the GRE, languages like Spanish, music theory, and more. If it fits on a flashcard, you can learn it here. A STUDY COACH THAT RUNS ON YOUR DEVICE Synapse uses Apple Intelligence to turn your own study data into real guidance โ what to review next, which subjects are slipping, and how your progress looks. Ask it anything about your decks. โข Grounded in your data โ it only talks about your real subjects and progress; it won't invent topics or facts. โข Private by design โ the model runs on-device. Your study history never leaves your iPhone or iPad. No servers, no accounts. โข Works offline โ coaching is right there during a study session. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No ads. No tracking. No account. Your decks, cards, and progress live on your device and sync through your own private iCloud โ we never see them. FREE TO START Use Synapse free: study up to 5 cards a day, with no limit on how many cards you keep โ every feature included. Upgrade to Synapse Premium for unlimited daily studying: โข Monthly โ $4.99/month, cancel anytime โข Annual โ $49.99/year (save 17%), cancel anytime โข Lifetime โ $89.99 one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime unlock is a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy: https://synapse.roitechllc.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://synapse.roitechllc.com/terms Download Synapse and study smarter. โ Synapse is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Anki or the Association of American Medical Colleges. MCAT is a registered trademark of the AAMC.
Memoranda | Flash Cards
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Memoranda helps students and lifelong learners turn study material into a smarter flashcard library. Create flashcards manually or use AI to generate cards from notes, PDFs, TXT files, screenshots, textbook pages, and study images. Memoranda organizes your collections, schedules reviews with spaced repetition, and helps you focus on the cards that need attention most. Key features: Create and organize flashcard collections Generate flashcards from notes, PDFs, TXT files, and images Review with spaced repetition Practice weak cards and due cards Use exam-style practice modes Track progress, streaks, retention, and readiness Ask Memo Coach for explanations, quizzes, summaries, and weak spot review Add study reminders and exam dates to your calendar Save favorite cards for focused review Memoranda is designed for classes, exams, languages, professional training, and personal learning. Build your memory archive, review at the right time, and study with more confidence. Some advanced features require a subscription. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Memoranda | Flash Cards at 13.0 against Synapse's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Synapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Memoranda | Flash Cards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Synapse | Memoranda | Flash Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roi Rozenthal | Arda Emin Cimen |
In-app purchases
Synapse
- Synapse Premium$4.991 Month
- Synapse Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Synapse Premium โ Lifetime$89.99
Memoranda | Flash Cards
- Weekly Premium Plan$1.997 Days
- Annual Premium Plan$19.991 Year
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