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CAT Exam Preparation App: The Best Way To Learn Faster, Remember More, And Crush CAT Without Burning Out – Download This And Your Prep Instantly Gets Smarter

This cat exam preparation app combo uses flashcards, spaced repetition and active recall so you stop forgetting formulas, vocab and shortcuts before exam day.

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Why You Need A Smart CAT Exam Preparation App (Not Just More Books)

So, you’re hunting for a solid CAT exam preparation app that actually helps you remember stuff and not just stare at questions all day? Honestly, your best move is to pair your coaching/material with a powerful flashcard app like Flashrecall because CAT is all about retention + speed. Flashrecall turns your notes, PDFs, screenshots, and even YouTube videos into smart flashcards and then uses spaced repetition to remind you exactly when to review, so concepts actually stick. Compared to typical CAT apps that just dump questions on you, Flashrecall focuses on memory, revision, and accuracy—the things that actually move your percentile. You can grab it here and start for free on iPhone or iPad:

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

CAT Prep Apps: Question Banks vs Memory Tools

Most CAT exam preparation apps fall into two buckets:

1. Question bank apps

  • Tons of practice questions
  • Mock tests, sectional tests
  • Analytics, accuracy, time taken

2. Memory + revision apps (this is where Flashrecall fits)

  • Help you remember formulas, shortcuts, words, concepts
  • Use spaced repetition so you don’t forget what you’ve studied
  • Great for Quant formulas, LR shortcuts, VA vocab, and GK (for other MBA exams too)

You actually need both:

  • Use question bank apps for practice
  • Use a flashcard app like Flashrecall to lock in what you learn so you don’t keep re-learning the same formula 10 times.

Why Flashcards Work So Well For CAT

CAT isn’t just about understanding; it’s about recalling under pressure.

Flashcards hit three things CAT demands:

  • Active recall – You look at a question/prompt, force your brain to answer, then check. This is exactly what happens in the exam.
  • Spaced repetition – You see tough cards more often and easy ones less often, so you’re not wasting time reviewing what you already know.
  • Micro-learning – Short bursts of focused revision instead of 3-hour guilt sessions.

Flashrecall basically automates this for you so you don’t have to track anything manually.

Why Flashrecall Is Perfect As Your CAT Exam Preparation App Companion

You’ll probably still use a main CAT app or coaching portal—but Flashrecall becomes your brain’s external hard drive.

Here’s what makes it stand out:

1. Turn Any CAT Material Into Flashcards Instantly

You don’t have to type everything from scratch.

With Flashrecall, you can create flashcards from:

  • Images – Screenshot a tricky Quant solution, LR set explanation, or grammar rule → turn it into cards.
  • Text – Copy-paste from coaching notes, PDFs, or websites.
  • PDFs – Import your CAT notes or formula sheets and auto-generate flashcards.
  • YouTube links – Watching a CAT explanation video? Turn key ideas into cards from the link.
  • Audio or typed prompts – Dictate or type concepts and let AI generate cards.

This is huge because CAT prep material is scattered everywhere—books, Telegram groups, PDFs, YouTube, coaching portals. Flashrecall pulls the important bits into one place.

Download it here and try it free:

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

2. Built-In Spaced Repetition (So You Don’t Forget What You Study)

You know how you study Number Systems in June and by September it feels brand new again? That’s because you’re not revising in the right intervals.

Flashrecall has built-in spaced repetition with automatic reminders:

  • When you study cards, you just mark how well you remembered them.
  • The app decides when to show them again:
  • Tough cards: sooner
  • Easy cards: later
  • You don’t have to plan revision schedules—Flashrecall does it for you.

Result: You keep Quant formulas, LR patterns, RC strategies, and vocab fresh all the way till exam day.

3. Active Recall Done Right

Every flashcard session is a mini test:

  • Front: “Formula for sum of n terms of AP?”
  • Back: “Sn = n/2 [2a + (n−1)d] + example”

Or:

  • Front: “RC strategy for inference questions?”
  • Back: “Focus on implied meaning, not literal lines, avoid extreme options…”

Flashrecall is built around active recall, so you’re constantly training your brain to pull information out, not just re-read.

This is exactly what CAT tests you on.

4. You Can Chat With Your Flashcards (Super Helpful For Doubts)

One cool thing about Flashrecall: if you’re unsure about a card, you can literally chat with it.

Example:

  • You have a card on “Permutation vs Combination”.
  • You’re still confused about when to use which.
  • You open the card and ask:

“Give me 3 CAT-style examples where permutation is used and 3 where combination is used.”

Flashrecall responds in context, so your doubt gets cleared right there, without hunting random explanations on YouTube at 1 AM.

5. Works Offline For Library / Commute Study

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

Flashrecall spaced repetition study reminders notification showing when to review flashcards for better memory retention

Got a long metro ride or sitting in the library with bad Wi-Fi?

Flashrecall works offline, so:

  • You can revise cards anywhere
  • Perfect for quick 10–15 minute revision sessions:
  • Before class
  • During commute
  • Right before sleeping

Those small sessions add up massively over months of CAT prep.

6. Study Reminders So You Actually Stay Consistent

Motivation is easy on Day 1. Day 40? Not so much.

Flashrecall sends study reminders based on your spaced repetition schedule:

  • “Hey, you’ve got 35 cards due today”
  • “Time for a quick 10-minute Quant revision?”

This keeps you consistent without needing insane willpower every day.

7. Fast, Modern, Easy To Use (No Clunky UI)

Some study apps feel like they were built 10 years ago.

Flashrecall is:

  • Clean and minimal
  • Fast and responsive
  • Simple enough that you don’t waste time “learning the app”

You open it, pick a deck (Quant, LRDI, VARC, vocab, formulas), and start.

It runs on iPhone and iPad, and you can grab it here:

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

How To Use Flashrecall For Each CAT Section

1. Quantitative Ability (QA)

Use Flashrecall for:

  • Formulas: AP/GP, geometry, algebra, number systems, logs, functions, etc.
  • Standard question types:
  • “Mixture & Alligation – type 1: two liquids, type 2: replacement…”
  • “Time, Speed, Distance – relative speed, trains, boats, races…”
  • Shortcuts and tricks:
  • Divisibility rules
  • Approximation tricks
  • Square/cube patterns

Example deck ideas:

  • “Number Systems – Formulas & Tricks”
  • “Geometry – Must-Know Theorems”
  • “Algebra – Standard Patterns & Identities”

2. LRDI (Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation)

LRDI is pattern-heavy. You can make cards for:

  • Common puzzle types: seating arrangement, distribution, selection, tournaments, etc.
  • Set-solving frameworks:
  • “For DI tables: always start with row/column with max fixed values…”
  • “For LR grouping: list constraints, then create base diagram…”

Example cards:

  • Front: “Steps to approach a complex DI caselet?”
  • Back: “1) Identify variables, 2) Fix units, 3) Note constraints, 4) Make table, 5) Plug and eliminate…”

Over time, this builds intuitive frameworks in your head.

3. VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)

Use Flashrecall for:

  • RC strategies:
  • “What to do when options look similar”
  • “How to handle science passages vs philosophy passages”
  • Grammar & usage rules
  • Vocab – especially helpful if you’re also targeting exams like XAT, IIFT, NMAT, etc.

You can create cards like:

  • Front: “Word: ‘Ephemeral’”
  • Back: “Meaning: short-lived; Example: ‘The joy was ephemeral’; Synonyms: fleeting, transient”

Or:

  • Front: “Inference vs Fact vs Assumption – difference?”
  • Back: Definitions + CAT-style examples

How Flashrecall Compares To Other CAT Exam Preparation Apps

Most CAT apps focus on:

  • Video lectures
  • Topic tests
  • Mocks & analysis

Those are great and you should absolutely use them.

But here’s the gap they miss:

They don’t manage your memory. You watch a video once and then… hope you remember? That’s risky.

Flashrecall fills that gap:

  • It doesn’t replace your main CAT prep app or coaching.
  • It amplifies it by making sure whatever you learn actually sticks long-term.
  • It’s amazing for languages, exams, school subjects, university, medicine, business too—so you can keep using it even after CAT.

And unlike many clunky flashcard tools, Flashrecall is:

  • Fast
  • Modern
  • Easy to use
  • Free to start

Grab it here and build your first CAT deck in minutes:

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

Simple CAT + Flashrecall Routine You Can Start Today

Here’s a quick routine you can follow:

1. Learn from your main source

  • Coaching class / YouTube / book / CAT app.

2. Immediately capture key points into Flashrecall

  • Screenshot, copy text, or type a few cards per topic.
  • Don’t overthink; even 5–10 cards per session is great.

3. Do a 10–15 minute flashcard session daily

  • On your phone, anytime: morning, commute, before sleep.

4. Let spaced repetition handle the schedule

  • Just open the app and review “due” cards.

5. Add cards whenever you make mistakes

  • Got a silly error in a mock? Turn it into a flashcard:
  • Front: “Error: misread data in DI table – what should I check?”
  • Back: “Always verify units, totals, and column headings before solving.”

This way, every mistake becomes a lesson you won’t repeat in the actual exam.

Final Thoughts: Turn Your Phone Into A CAT Weapon

Your phone can either distract you or help you score 99+.

If you’re serious about CAT, don’t just rely on question banks. Use a CAT exam preparation app that actually helps you remember what you study.

Flashrecall does exactly that:

  • Creates flashcards from your real CAT material
  • Uses spaced repetition and active recall
  • Sends study reminders
  • Works offline
  • Free to start, fast, and easy to use on iPhone and iPad

Install it here and set up your first CAT decks today:

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

Your future self, staring at the CAT paper and actually remembering everything, will be very thankful.

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 exams?

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

Karpicke, J. D., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). The critical importance of retrieval for learning. Science, 319(5865), 966-968

Research demonstrating that active recall (retrieval practice) is more effective than re-reading for long-term learning

Roediger, H. L., & Butler, A. C. (2011). The critical role of retrieval practice in long-term retention. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 15(1), 20-27

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

Ebbinghaus, H. (1885). Memory: A Contribution to Experimental Psychology. New York: Dover

Pioneering research on the forgetting curve and memory retention over time

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