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What Is Byju’s Revision, Really?
So, you know how byju's revision is basically their way of getting you to go back over lessons with videos, quizzes, and practice tests? It’s revision built into the app so you’re not just watching stuff once and forgetting it the next day. The idea is: learn a concept, then revise it with questions and tests so it sticks better. That’s useful, but on its own it still misses one huge piece – personal, spaced-out review of the exact things you forget the most. That’s where using something like Flashrecall alongside or instead of Byju’s really levels things up.
If you want that kind of “I actually remember this in the exam” feeling, a flashcard app like Flashrecall (iPhone/iPad) is way more flexible for daily revision:
👉 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashrecall-study-flashcards/id6746757085
You can still use Byju’s to learn concepts, but use Flashrecall to lock them into your brain.
Byju’s Revision vs Real-World Revision: What’s The Difference?
Alright, let’s talk about what byju’s revision actually does, and what it doesn’t.
What Byju’s Revision Is Good At
- Explains concepts with videos and animations
- Gives you chapter-wise quizzes and tests
- Lets you re-watch lessons when you forget
- Feels like “guided” revision – you just follow their flow
For understanding concepts, that’s solid. If you don’t get a topic like trigonometry or photosynthesis, a Byju’s video can be super helpful.
Where It Starts To Fall Short
Here’s the problem: understanding something once ≠ remembering it under exam pressure.
Typical Byju’s-style revision:
- You re-watch the same video
- Do a few MCQs
- Maybe do a test at the end
Then… you move on. And two weeks later, your brain is like: “Who is this Pythagoras guy again?”
What’s missing is:
1. Spaced repetition – reviewing stuff just before you’re about to forget it
2. Active recall – forcing your brain to pull the answer out, not just recognize it
That’s exactly what Flashrecall is built around.
How Flashcards Fix What Byju’s Revision Can’t
If Byju’s is like a teacher explaining things, Flashrecall is like your personal memory coach.
Why Flashcards Work Better For Long-Term Memory
Flashcards use:
- Active recall – you see a question, you try to answer from memory
- Spaced repetition – you review the tough cards more often, the easy ones less often
Flashrecall does both automatically:
- Every time you study, it schedules the next review for you
- You get auto reminders when it’s time to review, so you don’t have to think about it
- You’re not just re-watching content, you’re testing yourself constantly
So instead of:
> “I watched that Byju’s video three times, why can’t I remember the formula?”
You get:
> “Oh yeah, I’ve seen this flashcard a few times at the right moments, I know this.”
Using Byju’s + Flashrecall Together (Best Combo)
You don’t have to pick sides. You can totally use Byju’s revision to learn and Flashrecall to remember.
Step 1: Learn With Byju’s (Or Any Resource)
Watch the video, read the notes, understand the concept.
Once you feel like “okay, this makes sense,” don’t just move on.
Step 2: Turn That Lesson Into Flashcards
Open Flashrecall:
👉 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashrecall-study-flashcards/id6746757085
Flashrecall automatically keeps track and reminds you of the cards you don't remember well so you remember faster. Like this :
You can instantly make flashcards from:
- Screenshots of Byju’s notes or slides
- PDFs or school notes
- YouTube links (if you’re using other videos too)
- Typed prompts (just write the question and answer)
- Images, text, or even audio
Flashrecall can auto-generate flashcards from this content, or you can create them manually if you like more control.
Example for a physics topic:
- Front: State Ohm’s Law
- Back: V = IR, voltage = current × resistance
- Front: What happens to current if resistance doubles and voltage is constant?
- Back: Current halves
Now instead of re-watching the whole video, you just review these flashcards.
Step 3: Let Spaced Repetition Do Its Thing
Flashrecall:
- Schedules each card for you based on how well you remembered it
- Sends study reminders so you don’t forget to revise
- Keeps your cards synced on iPhone and iPad
- Works offline, so you can revise on the bus, at school, anywhere
You don’t need to track anything. You just open the app and it tells you:
> “You have 27 cards due today.”
Do those, and your brain stays sharp on the exact topics you’re most likely to forget.
Byju’s Revision vs Flashrecall: What’s Better For Exams?
Let’s be real and compare.
Byju’s Revision Is Better For:
- First-time learning
- Visual explanations
- Concept clarity
- Structured chapter-wise progress
Flashrecall Is Better For:
- Daily revision in 5–15 minutes
- Memorizing formulas, definitions, diagrams, vocab
- Long-term retention over weeks and months
- Quickly brushing up right before exams
If you only use Byju’s revision:
- You understand a lot
- But you might blank out in the exam because you didn’t practice recall enough
If you use Byju’s + Flashrecall:
- Learn concepts with videos
- Lock them in with flashcards and spaced repetition
Honestly, for pure memory and exam performance, Flashrecall wins. It’s built specifically for that.
7 Powerful Revision Tricks You Can Steal From Byju’s (And Make Better)
Here’s how to turn “Byju’s style revision” into something actually powerful using Flashrecall.
1. Turn Every Confusing Concept Into a Card
Anytime you pause a video because you’re confused:
- Write that part as a flashcard in Flashrecall
- Question on the front, explanation on the back
This way, your weak spots become your most-reviewed cards.
2. Convert Diagrams Into Image Flashcards
Studying biology or geography?
Take a screenshot of the diagram, add it to Flashrecall, and:
- On the front: unlabeled diagram
- On the back: labeled version
Now you can practice labeling in your head before flipping the card.
3. Use Active Recall Instead of Rewatching
Instead of rewatching the same Byju’s video:
- Open Flashrecall
- Go through your cards
- Try to answer out loud or in your head before you flip
This is way more effective than passively watching again.
4. Make Topic-Based Decks
Create decks like:
- “Class 10 – Physics – Electricity”
- “NEET – Biology – Human Physiology”
- “JEE – Maths – Calculus”
Flashrecall is great for any subject:
- School, college, medicine, business, languages, competitive exams – all of it
You can quickly jump into whatever deck matches what you’re revising in Byju’s.
5. Use Study Reminders Like Mini Coaching
Byju’s doesn’t really nag you to revise at the perfect time. Flashrecall does.
- Turn on study reminders
- Set a time that works (like 8 pm daily)
- When you get the notification, just do your due cards – 5–15 minutes max
Tiny daily sessions beat one giant panic session the night before exams.
6. Chat With Your Flashcards When You’re Stuck
This is something Byju’s doesn’t really offer in the same way.
In Flashrecall, if a card confuses you, you can:
- Chat with the flashcard to get more explanations or examples
It’s like having a mini tutor inside your notes.
Perfect when you’re revising alone and can’t ask a teacher.
7. Take Your Revision Offline
You don’t always have stable internet, especially if you’re traveling or at school.
Flashrecall:
- Works offline
- Lets you review your cards anywhere – bus, train, boring family function, whatever
Byju’s is great online, but your memory doesn’t care about Wi‑Fi. It just needs consistent practice.
Why Flashrecall Is Basically “Byju’s Revision, But Personal”
To sum it up:
- Byju’s revision = structured lessons + quizzes
- Flashrecall = your personal memory system with:
- Automatic spaced repetition
- Active recall built in
- Smart reminders
- Flashcards from images, PDFs, text, YouTube, audio
- Offline access
- Chat with flashcards when you’re stuck
- Fast, modern, easy-to-use interface
- Free to start
If you like the idea of guided learning from Byju’s but feel like you still forget too much, pairing it with Flashrecall is honestly the upgrade you’re looking for.
You can grab Flashrecall here and start turning your revision into something that actually sticks:
👉 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashrecall-study-flashcards/id6746757085
Use Byju’s to understand. Use Flashrecall to remember. That combo is dangerous (in a good, exam-destroying way).
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is there a free flashcard app?
Yes. Flashrecall is free and lets you create flashcards from images, text, prompts, audio, PDFs, and YouTube videos.
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.
How can I study more effectively for this test?
Effective exam prep combines active recall, spaced repetition, and regular practice. Flashrecall helps by automatically generating flashcards from your study materials and using spaced repetition to ensure you remember everything when exam day arrives.
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Research References
The information in this article is based on peer-reviewed research and established studies in cognitive psychology and learning science.
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Meta-analysis showing spaced repetition significantly improves long-term retention compared to massed practice
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Review showing spacing effects work across different types of learning materials and contexts
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Policy review advocating for spaced repetition in educational settings based on extensive research evidence
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Research demonstrating that active recall (retrieval practice) is more effective than re-reading for long-term learning
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Review of research showing retrieval practice (active recall) as one of the most effective learning strategies
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Comprehensive review ranking learning techniques, with practice testing and distributed practice rated as highly effective

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