Comparison

SuperMemo vs Spaced Repetition SmartCards+

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

Head to head
About

SuperMemo

Master new languages and subjects with AI-powered spaced repetition. Practice conversations, get instant translations, and access a vast library of courses. Learn effectively, even offline, with intelligent review schedules.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • AI-powered conversation practice
  • AI voice translation
  • Extensive course catalog
  • Offline learning option
  • Customizable flashcards
Features
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SuperMemo – Language Learning with AI Learn English and 27 other languages with SuperMemo! Explore language courses, pick up new vocabulary, reinforce what you learn with spaced repetition and practice conversations with AI. Learn effectively at your own pace – from the basics all the way to advanced fluency. 300+ COURSES IN 28 LANGUAGES Choose from hundreds of courses tailored to your level, needs and interests. Learn English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and many other languages. You'll find courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners, as well as materials for learning vocabulary, grammar and practical communication. Learn English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and many other languages. Choose from 28 foreign languages, including Arabic, Czech, Greek, Ukrainian, Turkish and Romanian. ENGLISH AT EVERY LEVEL Improve your English at levels A1–C2. Choose the right course for you and practice what you need most – from basic phrases to more advanced vocabulary and communication. Discover SuperMemo course series: • No Problem! – practical language learning • Extreme – intensive vocabulary learning • PowerWords! – build your vocabulary • Olive Green – learn the language in an engaging context • Hello! – language courses for different levels • Quick Start – the basics to get you started • Business English – English for work You can also use grammar courses, exam preparation materials and courses for children and teens. PRACTICE WITH AI Take your learning to the next level with the AI features in SuperMemo. • Live Mode – your AI tutor. Practice conversations with a virtual tutor in your course. Develop your communication skills and put your knowledge to the test. • MemoChat AI – talk in the language you're learning. Practice dialogues at different levels and save new words and phrases for further study. • MemoTranslator AI – translate by voice. Use voice translation when you need to quickly understand or say something in another language. • AI Assistant – get help with your learning. Ask about word meanings, grammar and any language topics you want to understand better. LEARN EFFECTIVELY WITH SPACED REPETITION SuperMemo uses a repetition method based on a scientific approach to memory. The app helps you return to the material at the right time, so you consolidate your knowledge and remember new information more effectively. Learn words, discover useful phrases and check your progress regularly. CREATE YOUR OWN COURSE Want to learn vocabulary for work, travel, studies or your own interests? Create your own courses and flashcards on any topic. Tailor learning to your goals and grow your knowledge the way you like. LEARN WHENEVER AND WHEREVER YOU WANT Use courses on your devices and come back to learning whenever you have time. Set your own goal, learn regularly and make progress step by step. CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO LEARN Start from the basics, improve your language skills or focus on specific abilities. Choose courses that fit your needs and enjoy the extra features of a SuperMemo Premium subscription. SuperMemo has been developing its language learning method since 1991. Combine a proven repetition system with modern AI tools and learn languages on your own terms. Download SuperMemo and start learning today!

About

Spaced Repetition SmartCards+

This app helps you learn and retain information effectively using a Spaced Repetition System. It optimizes your study time by showing you content at the perfect moment for maximum recall. Easily import existing flashcards and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Advanced Spaced Repetition System (SRS) algorithm
  • Create rich media flashcards (text, image, audio)
  • Import decks from Anki and Quizlet
  • Detailed progress statistics and charts
  • Cloud synchronization across devices
  • Optimized for iPad, Apple Watch, and Widgets
Features
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STOP FORGETTING & START LEARNING WITH CONFIDENCE Join over 200,000 learners who use SmartCards+ to master languages, ace exams, and build lifelong knowledge. Using a sophisticated Spaced Repetition System (SRS), SmartCards+ tracks your memory and predicts exactly when you're about to forget a concept-showing it to you at the perfect moment for maximum retention. WHY SMARTCARDS+? Traditional studying is inefficient. SmartCards+ optimizes your time by focusing on what you don't know, while keeping what you do know fresh. Whether you're a medical student, a polyglot, or a professional, our algorithm does the heavy lifting so you can focus on learning. IMPORT WITH EASE Don't start from scratch. Easily import your existing decks from Anki or Quizlet and start your optimized review session in seconds. KEY FEATURES: Advanced SRS Algorithm: Optimized daily reviews tailored to your unique learning pace. Rich Media Cards: Create custom cards with text, high-res images, and audio. Smart Import: Seamlessly bring in decks from Anki and Quizlet. Deep Statistics: Visualize your progress with charts on recall rates and learning trends. Ecosystem Support: Fully optimized for iPad (Split-screen), Apple Watch, and Widgets. Smart Keyboard: Automatic language detection for seamless typing during reviews. Cloud Sync: Study anywhere-your progress stays in sync across all your devices. PERFECT FOR: Language Learning: Spanish, Japanese, French, and more. Medical & Law School: Master complex terminology and case law. Standardized Tests: Prep for the MCAT, LSAT, GRE, or SAT. Trivia & Hobbyists: Never forget a fact again. Privacy Policy: http://smartcardsplus.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: http://smartcardsplus.com/tos/

Screenshots

SuperMemo4 screens
Spaced Repetition SmartCards+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SuperMemo at none against Spaced Repetition SmartCards+'s shown. SuperMemo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Spaced Repetition SmartCards+'s advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 31%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, 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. SuperMemo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of SuperMemo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Spaced Repetition SmartCards+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SuperMemo ships an update every 4 weeks, Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SuperMemo versus Spaced Repetition SmartCards+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperMemoSpaced Repetition SmartCards+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (132 ratings)4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews65.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1322.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuperMemo WorldDynamic App Design LLC

Customer experience

SuperMemo

All ratings132 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative64.3%

Spaced Repetition SmartCards+

All ratings2,307 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

SuperMemo

Reported bugs

49 issues
  • App doesn't start on iPhone 13 Pro
  • Purchased courses disappeared after update
  • Website not working correctly
  • No longer works offline
  • Slower online performance
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  • Ignores user's time zone
  • No option to reset to old version
  • No way to export flashcards
  • Significantly slower for reviewing cards
  • New font is hard on the eyes
  • TTS ignores punctuation and spacing
  • New course editor is difficult
  • Single deck for all user cards
  • Text is extremely small (6-8 font size)
  • Subscription cancellation is intentionally confusing
  • Money is debited, cannot unsubscribe
  • Sentences in Chinese course make no sense
  • Poor mobile UI/UX
  • Interface is confusing
  • Terrible customer support
  • No formatting for cards (color, highlighting)
  • Premium service not as advertised
  • Imitation app, less good than original
  • Very expensive subscription
  • Developer neglecting software
  • Online browser version is a joke
  • Dumbed-down version of original
  • Register is picky (case sensitive)
  • Purchased courses do not sync
  • Impossible to log off/log back in
  • App is unusable
  • UI is ugly and unintuitive
  • Transition from previous version painful
  • Internet requirement makes things worse
  • Buttons not optimized for one-hand usage
  • Missing vocabulary courses for several languages
  • Default settings are ridiculous (30 new items/day)
  • Cannot import own cards from previous versions
  • No import for text format cards
  • Subscription service is expensive
  • Courses lack descriptions/authors
  • Login problems, app is slow and old
  • iPad version is a disaster
  • Settings page cropped, changing settings does nothing
  • Stupid card layout
  • Clunky UX
  • Obscenely overpriced
  • Atrocious content download speeds
  • Cannot connect to App Store

Requested features

29 requests
  • Option to switch back to old font
  • Fix search to allow searching for accented characters
  • Improve TTS to respect punctuation and spacing
  • Improve course editor to display cards with lots of text
  • Add Apple Sign In
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  • Improve mobile UI/UX
  • Add dark mode
  • Support for one-hand usage
  • Add vocabulary courses for Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew
  • Bring back old American English course
  • Allow import of cards in text format
  • Allow import of cards from previous versions
  • Improve import features for cards
  • Enable creation of memo
  • Add descriptions and authors for courses
  • Improve login process
  • Add features to catch up with Windows version
  • Fix cropped settings page on iPhone 5s
  • Improve card layout
  • Allow export of flashcards
  • Allow testing without signup/trial
  • Enable offline mode
  • Fix case sensitivity issues
  • Allow logging off and back in
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Allow formatting of cards (color, highlighting)
  • Make subscription cancellation straightforward
  • Allow manual control over daily new vocabulary items per course
  • Improve download speed for content

Spaced Repetition SmartCards+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SuperMemo

Subscriptions2
  • SuperMemo.com Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription 12 months14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • German Grammar Repertory$29.90
  • Portuguese: Fast Track$39.90
  • Biznesowy niemiecki.Słownictwo$39.90
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  • Romanian: Fast Track$39.99
  • Italian Megaset 10-in-1$149.99
  • Spanish Megaset 15-in-1$219.99
  • French Megaset 17-in-1$229.99
  • German Megaset 18-in-1$249.99
3 purchases

Spaced Repetition SmartCards+

Subscriptions2
  • SmartCards+ Premium (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • SmartCards+ Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SmartCards+ Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is SuperMemo free?
SuperMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ free?
Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SuperMemo or Spaced Repetition SmartCards+?
Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ is rated higher. SuperMemo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do SuperMemo or Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ have ads?
Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ shows ads; SuperMemo does not.
Which is updated more often, SuperMemo or Spaced Repetition SmartCards+?
SuperMemo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ monthly. Most recently, SuperMemo was updated on November 11, 2026 and Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ on November 11, 2026.

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