# Plain Flashcards vs Niblio

The clearest difference is rating: Niblio at 5.0 against Plain Flashcards's 4.4. Niblio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Plain Flashcards's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Niblio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Niblio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plain Flashcards has 321 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Niblio's.

Plain Flashcards ships an update weekly, Niblio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plain Flashcards | Niblio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-flashcards-ai-and-study/id971833934/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niblio/id6760139392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [ZACHARY ERIC RICHTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882819612) |

## 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


### Niblio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niblio/id6760139392)

This app uses spaced repetition and various study modes to help you master new information. Create or import study decks, track your progress with streaks and achievements, and sync across devices. It's built on the FSRS algorithm for efficient learning.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Multiple study modes (flashcards, multiple choice, typing), Import/export decks (CSV, Anki), Create cards with text and images, iCloud sync across devices, Progress tracking and achievements, Folder organization for decks

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Niblio Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plain Flashcards free?

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

### Is Niblio free?

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

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

Niblio is rated higher. Plain Flashcards averages 4.4 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Niblio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Plain Flashcards or Niblio have ads?

Neither Plain Flashcards nor Niblio shows ads.

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

Plain Flashcards ships an update weekly, and Niblio every 10 days. Most recently, Plain Flashcards was updated on November 6, 2026 and Niblio on October 31, 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.*