Comparison

Plain Flashcards vs Flashcard Widget

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

Head to head
About

Plain Flashcards

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
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Flashcards app is ideal for expanding vocabulary, foreign language learning, and training for exams with spaced repetition support. New: AI Flashcards Generation Generate complete study sets in seconds from a text prompt, a PDF document, or an image. Powered by advanced AI to help you skip the manual entry and start studying immediately. Key Features: - Create your own lists of cards using text and images. - Spaced repetition support (SRS) for long-term retention. - Translation and pronunciation support for 20+ languages. - iCloud Sync: Keep your cards safe and synced across all your devices - Set reminders to stay consistent with your goals. - Export and import cards to stay in control of your data. - Shuffle mode and customizable study sessions. Privacy Policy: https://goingmerry.xyz/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://goingmerry.xyz/terms-conditions/

About

Flashcard Widget

This app transforms your study materials into flashcards using AI. Study effortlessly from your home or lock screen widgets, making learning accessible anytime without opening the app. Share sets with friends and personalize your study experience.

Highlights
  • AI flashcard creation from photos/scans
  • Home and lock screen widgets for instant study
  • Personalized flashcard customization
  • Share flashcard sets with friends
  • Progress tracking and new study modes (beta)
  • Spaced repetition for exam preparation
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*Stop Wasting Time Studying the Hard Way* *Study Right From Your Home Screen or Lock Screen* MAYBE THIS IS YOU... You're tired of endless notes and bulky index cards... It's a hassle to log into Quizlet or open up NotebookLM every time... Anki is right there, but you find yourself tapping TikTok instead for the 5th time today... Another 20 min lost doomscrolling! If so, you're not alone. It's easy to get caught up with all the distractions out there. But you're not cooked yet... Lock in with Flashcard Widget. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Snap or Scan: Take photos of textbooks/notes/study materials OR upload files. Advanced AI instantly transforms them into ready-to-use flashcards. 2. Study Anywhere: Your flashcards automatically appear on your Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, so you can study at a glance any time you check your phone. Flashcard Widget literally FORCES you to study. Want to reply to a text? See a flashcard. Want to check Instagram? See a flashcard. Study anywhere, instantly WITHOUT having to log in or even open an app. *FUN PERSONALIZATION* Customize flashcards with different colors, styles, and fonts! *SHARE YOUR SETS WITH FRIENDS* Why gatekeeper your new study hack? Send your flashcards to friends or classmates with a tap! *MADE BY A STUDENT FOR STUDENTS* The perfect AI flash cards maker for exam preparation, practice test questions, and spaced repetition. *STOP DELAYING, START ACING* Join the beta version now to get early access to new features like tracking your progress and unlocking new study modes! Get a higher score on your next exam by squeezing in more study time with Flashcard Widget. DOWNLOAD FREE NOW Please email me at help@flashcardwidget.com if you have any suggestions or issues! Thanks for using Flashcard Widget and supporting another student! Terms of Use: https://flashcardwidget.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://flashcardwidget.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Plain Flashcards4 screens
Flashcard Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flashcard Widget at 5.0 against Plain Flashcards's 4.4. Flashcard Widget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Plain Flashcards's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (281 vs 32). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Plain Flashcards sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Flashcard Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashcard Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plain Flashcards has 281 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Plain Flashcards's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flashcard Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Flashcards ships an update weekly, Flashcard Widget every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plain Flashcards versus Flashcard Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain FlashcardsFlashcard Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (281 ratings)5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281 — better32
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGoing Merry LLCNathan Ortiz

Customer experience

Plain Flashcards

All ratings281 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative14.1%

Flashcard Widget

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Plain Flashcards

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • 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
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  • No search function within decks
  • Not optimized for iPad
  • Text-to-speech quality is poor
  • Daily study limits or lockout
  • Photo replacement bug after adding new photos
  • Translation feature is unreliable or stops working
  • App crashes when exporting decks
  • Cannot delete cards easily
  • Spaced repetition feature not working correctly
  • Audio sometimes doesn't play
  • Translation button not responding
  • Cards flip over when studying in reverse
  • Tutorial is confusing
  • Cards disappear after writing them
  • Scrolling issues after updates

Requested features

33 requests
  • Option to turn off shuffle
  • Ability to move multiple cards at once
  • Search function within decks
  • Folders for organizing decks
  • Ability to merge decks
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  • Ability to duplicate decks
  • Alphabetical sorting of cards
  • Option to edit individual cards easily
  • Improved iPad interface
  • Widget support
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Option to donate to developer
  • Ability to combine decks
  • More consistent translation functionality
  • Improve text-to-speech quality
  • Add a share feature for decks
  • Ability to see a list of all cards in a deck
  • Option to pin decks
  • Improve photo handling
  • Add drawing/annotation capabilities
  • Option to customize font size
  • Option to see how many cards are left
  • Back/front arrow for faster review
  • Increase photo size option
  • Option to manually arrange cards
  • Ability to move cards between decks in bulk
  • Rearrange order of decks
  • Improve spaced repetition functionality
  • Option to combine decks or select multiple cards at once
  • Option to add icons to decks
  • Option to change card colors or add icons for front/back
  • Ability to delete decks
  • Add a tutorial or better instructions

Flashcard Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Plain Flashcards

Subscriptions2
  • Plain Flashcards Plus - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Plain Flashcards Plus - Annual$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Say Thanks$1.99
  • Support the Mission$4.99
2 purchases

Flashcard Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Smart Study Pack Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Smart Study Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Plain Flashcards free?
Plain Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcard Widget free?
Flashcard Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plain Flashcards or Flashcard Widget?
Flashcard Widget is rated higher. Plain Flashcards averages 4.4 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Flashcard Widget averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.
Do Plain Flashcards or Flashcard Widget have ads?
Neither Plain Flashcards nor Flashcard Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain Flashcards or Flashcard Widget?
Plain Flashcards ships an update weekly, and Flashcard Widget every 6 months. Most recently, Plain Flashcards was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flashcard Widget on September 9, 2026.

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