# Plain Flashcards vs Flashcard Widget

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plain Flashcards | Flashcard Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-flashcards-ai-and-study/id971833934/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcard-widget-study-helper/id6736600635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [Nathan Ortiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772590103) |

## 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


### Flashcard Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcard-widget-study-helper/id6736600635)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Study Pack Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Study Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*