AnkiMobile Flashcards
authentic ratingAnkiMobile Flashcards is the mobile port of the legendary Anki SRS engine. The spaced-repetition algorithm is the best in the category: configurable retention, FSRS, proven over decades. It supports media cards, import/export via AnkiWeb, and thousands of community decks. The one significant weakness is the interface it feels archaic, doesn't follow iOS conventions, and has a steep learning curve. Complex card editing is desktop-only. One-time purchase of $25.
Store average 4.04 vs text average 3.14 with 42% five-star reviews about a 0.9-point gap. Understandable: Anki accumulated a high rating from devoted users over the years, but live reviews reflect genuine frustration with the interface. Some negative feedback comes from newcomers who don't understand the paradigm.
What users love
- FSRS with configurable retention delivers a science-backed review schedule. Sync through AnkiWeb. Thousands of community decks for languages
- Medicine
- Law
- And more.
What users hate
- The interface doesn't follow iOS patterns and still feels like a web wrapper. Complex card editing is only available on desktop. There's no obvious button to study an entire deck.
Who it is for
Med students, linguists, law students, and anyone serious about long-term retention who is willing to spend an hour on setup to get the best algorithm available.
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