# Plain Flashcards vs Noji

The clearest difference is ads: Plain Flashcards at none against Noji's shown. Plain Flashcards also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 64%). Noji's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 321) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plain Flashcards sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Noji sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noji holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noji has 14K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Plain Flashcards's written reviews are positive against 64% of Noji's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Plain Flashcards ships an update weekly, Noji every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plain Flashcards | Noji |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-flashcards-ai-and-study/id971833934/reviews) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noji-flashcards-and-study-app/id1573585542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 321 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [DELIGHTHUB PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896376487) |

## What reviewers say

### Plain Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-flashcards-ai-and-study/id971833934)

Create flashcards from text, PDFs, or images using AI. Supports spaced repetition, translation, and pronunciation for over 20 languages. Syncs across devices and offers customizable study sessions.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard generation from text, PDF, or image, Spaced repetition system (SRS), Translation and pronunciation for 20+ languages, iCloud sync across devices, Customizable study sessions and reminders, Import and export card data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plain Flashcards Plus - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Plain Flashcards Plus - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Say Thanks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support the Mission | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 Completely free, no ads or subscriptions
- 🖼️ Ability to add photos to cards
- 🌐 Built-in translation function
- 🚀 Efficient for studying and saving time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Cards automatically shuffle and cannot be turned off
- 🗂️ Cannot move or rename sets of cards easily
- 🔄 Editing order is inconsistent
- 🖱️ Swiping to move cards can be finicky
- 🔍 No search function within decks

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot turn off shuffle feature
- Cards automatically shuffle and cannot be turned off
- Cannot rename or move sets of cards and have them stay in order
- Editing order is inconsistent
- Swiping to move cards is finicky

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off shuffle
- Ability to move multiple cards at once
- Search function within decks
- Folders for organizing decks
- Ability to merge decks


### Noji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noji-flashcards-and-study-app/id1573585542)

Create and study digital flashcards using an enhanced spaced repetition algorithm to maximize learning. Access a vast library of pre-made decks or build your own, and collaborate with others. Available on web and mobile for seamless studying.

**Highlights:** Create and study flashcards, Enhanced spaced repetition algorithm, Customizable card appearance, 50k pre-made deck library, Online collaboration, Web and mobile access

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access: 30 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| AnkiPro Premium 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| AnkiPro Premium Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly New | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Noji Flashcards - Premium Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Annual Plan | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Plan new | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient spaced repetition
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient cross-device syncing
- 🚀 Helpful for studying and learning
- 🚀 Great for language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of offline mode
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🔒 Misleading to use 'Anki' name

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with uploading and editing images on cards
- Problems with card review timing and scheduling
- Decks not loading or disappearing
- Connectivity issues and server errors

**Requested features**

- Add offline mode
- Improve deck organization and management
- Allow more customization of card layout and formatting
- Implement better syncing and backup options
- Add more language support for text-to-speech


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plain Flashcards free?

Plain Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Noji free?

Noji is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plain Flashcards or Noji?

Noji is rated higher. Plain Flashcards averages 4.4 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Noji averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Plain Flashcards or Noji have ads?

Noji shows ads; Plain Flashcards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plain Flashcards or Noji?

Plain Flashcards ships an update weekly, and Noji every 8 days. Most recently, Plain Flashcards was updated on November 6, 2026 and Noji on November 10, 2026.

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