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Anki Mobile Free The Best Free Alternative for Flashcards

Anki Mobile isn't free on iOS, but Flashrecall offers everything you need for free! Create flashcards from images, PDFs, and more with ease.

How Flashrecall app helps you remember faster. It's free

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If you searched “Anki Mobile free,” here’s the truth in the simplest way possible:

It’s a paid app on the App Store.

But you don’t need to pay to get spaced repetition, active recall, or great flashcards — because Flashrecall gives you all of that, and more, completely free to start.

Download it here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashrecall-study-flashcards/id6746757085

Flashrecall works on both iPhone and iPad, and it’s designed to be fast, modern, and simple for students who don’t want complicated setups.

Why Anki Mobile Isn’t Free on iOS

Quick explanation:

  • Anki on Android → free
  • Anki on iPhone/iPad → paid (this surprises most people)

There’s nothing wrong with paying for Anki, but if you’re just starting out or looking for a simpler experience, a free option like Flashrecall makes a lot more sense.

Why Flashrecall Is the Best Free Alternative to Anki Mobile

✔ Create Flashcards Instantly

Flashrecall lets you build cards from:

  • images
  • text
  • prompts
  • PDFs
  • YouTube videos
  • audio
  • lecture notes
  • screenshots

No typing required. No templates. No formatting. Just instant flashcards.

✔ Built-In Spaced Repetition

Flashrecall automatically schedules reviews so you remember things long-term.

You don’t need to adjust settings or learn Anki’s complexity — it’s all done for you.

✔ Active Recall Built In

Flashrecall hides the answer so your brain actually has to retrieve it — the most effective study method.

Perfect for:

  • languages
  • medicine
  • school subjects
  • university exams
  • coding
  • Korean/Japanese vocab
  • ANY subject

✔ You Can Chat With Your Flashcards

If you don’t understand something, you can ask the app directly.

Examples:

  • “Explain this formula in simple words.”
  • “Give me examples using this word.”
  • “What does this grammar pattern mean?”

Flashrecall automatically keeps track and reminds you of the cards you don't remember well so you remember faster. Like this :

Flashrecall spaced repetition reminders notification

It’s like having a tutor inside your flashcards.

✔ Works Offline

Study anywhere — commute, airplane, school, café.

✔ Free to Start

You don’t pay anything to try Flashrecall.

No upfront cost like AnkiMobile on iOS.

What You Can Do With Flashrecall (Examples)

Languages

Front: 배우다

Back: to learn

Science

Front: What is osmosis?

Back: Movement of water across a membrane.

Math

Front: Area of a circle

Back: πr²

Medicine

Front: What is anemia?

Back: Low hemoglobin → reduced oxygen capacity.

Japanese

Front: 見る

Back: みる – to see / watch

Flashrecall can create entire decks from PDFs, pictures, or even a YouTube lesson.

Should You Still Use Anki Mobile? (Honest Answer)

Use Anki Mobile if:

  • you’re okay paying for the app
  • you like full customization
  • you want to build everything manually
  • you are an advanced Anki user

Use Flashrecall if:

  • you want something free
  • you want something simple
  • you want instant flashcards
  • you prefer a modern, fast experience
  • you want to learn, not configure

For 90% of students, Flashrecall is the easier and more enjoyable option.

Final Thought

If you're looking for “Anki Mobile free,” the app simply isn’t free on iPhone — but you do have a great free alternative.

Flashrecall gives you:

  • instant flashcards
  • spaced repetition
  • active recall
  • reminders
  • offline mode
  • example generation
  • clean, modern UI
  • and it’s free to start

You get everything you need to study faster, learn better, and remember more — without paying.

Try Flashrecall free here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashrecall-study-flashcards/id6746757085

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anki good for studying?

Anki is powerful but requires manual card creation and has a steep learning curve. Flashrecall offers AI-powered card generation from your notes, images, PDFs, and videos, making it faster and easier to create effective flashcards.

What's the fastest way to create flashcards?

Manually typing cards works but takes time. Many students now use AI generators that turn notes into flashcards instantly. Flashrecall does this automatically from text, images, or PDFs.

How do I start spaced repetition?

You can manually schedule your reviews, but most people use apps that automate this. Flashrecall uses built-in spaced repetition so you review cards at the perfect time.

What is active recall and how does it work?

Active recall is the process of actively retrieving information from memory rather than passively reviewing it. Flashrecall forces proper active recall by making you think before revealing answers, then uses spaced repetition to optimize your review schedule.

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