Best Flashcard Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Gizmo is ranked #1 of 27 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of RemNote and StudyGlen. The best-ranked option with a free plan is RemNote. The lowest first paid tier on this page is StudySense at $4.17/mo.
Flashcard apps support reviewing and studying material, with different tools offering different ways to create, organize and revisit cards. Compare study modes and adaptive review alongside card formats and source formats to see how each supports your learning workflow. Export options may matter when you want to move material between tools, while mobile apps can be another consideration for studying across devices. The list also compares free plans and paid starting points. Gizmo, RemNote and StudyGlen are among the entries near the top. Use these dimensions to weigh how each app handles the materials and study routines you want to use.
27 flashcard apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Adaptive review | Source formats | Card formats | Study modes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gizmo | 9.6 | — | Yes | — | — | YouTube, PDF, Notes, and PowerPoint | — | — | View |
| 2 | RemNote | 9.5 | $8/mo | Yes | $8/mo | Yes | — | Image occlusion, question/answer, fill in the blank, lists, and clusters | Spaced repetition and practice quizzes | View |
| 3 | StudyGlen | 9.5 | Free | Yes | $4.99/mo | Yes | mixed | mixed | mixed | View |
| 4 | Knowt | 9.3 | — | Yes | $12.99/mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 5 | Jambo | 9.1 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | mixed | — | mixed | View |
| 6 | Brainscape | 9.0 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 7 | Vaia | 8.8 | — | Yes | — | Yes | mixed | — | mixed | View |
| 8 | StudyFetch | 8.7 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 9 | StudySense | 8.6 | $4.17/mo | Yes | $4.17/mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 10 | PupilBot | 8.5 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 11 | Cogni | 8.3 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | mixed | mixed | flashcards | View |
| 12 |  Mochi | 8.2 | $5/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Yes | mixed | mixed | flashcards | View |
| 13 |  FlashLeap | 8.1 | — | Yes | — | Yes | mixed | basic | flashcards | View |
| 14 |  Retain | 8.0 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | mixed | mixed | mixed | View |
| 15 |  Nibomo | 8.0 | Free | Yes | Free | Yes | mixed | basic | flashcards | View |
| 16 |  Quizlet | 7.9 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Recall | 7.8 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | text | basic | flashcards | View |
| 18 | diStudero | 7.7 | €11.99/mo | No | — | Yes | mixed | basic | mixed | View |
| 19 | Mindomax | 7.5 | Free | Yes | Free | Yes | mixed | mixed | mixed | View |
| 20 | Mindgrasp | 7.5 | — | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 21 |  Revisely | 6.8 | $4.99/mo | Yes | $4.99/mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 22 | Lernoa | 6.7 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 23 | Lumin | 6.7 | — | — | — | Yes | mixed | — | mixed | View |
| 24 |  StudyTab | 6.3 | ₹199/mo | Yes | — | Yes | mixed | mixed | mixed | View |
| 25 |  MimoCard | 6.3 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | mixed | mixed | flashcards | View |
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which flashcard app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Gizmo is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 9.6. RemNote is second and StudyGlen third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, StudySense has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.