Free Anki App For iPhone – What You Need To Know

If you’re looking for a free Anki app for iPhone, here’s the full story: the official AnkiMobile Flashcards app costs money on iOS. ([App Store][1]) However, you still have free options and workarounds to use Anki quality flashcards without paying. Let’s walk through how, and what your best alternatives are.

✅ Official Anki Mobile App (Paid Version)

• AnkiMobile Flashcards is the official iOS version of the widely-used Anki software. ([App Store][1])
• It supports syncing across devices via AnkiWeb, uses the same spaced repetition algorithm, and is very feature-rich. ([App Store][1])
• But: On the App Store it has a price tag (not free) for iOS users. ([App Store][1])

❓ Free Options and Workarounds

Since the official app isn’t free on iPhone, here are alternative ways to use Anki tools for free on your iPhone:

1. Use AnkiWeb via iPhone’s browser

The online version, AnkiWeb, is free and lets you review your flashcards from Safari or any mobile browser. ([ankiweb.net][2])

• You won’t get full “native app” features, but you can still study your decks.
• Requires an internet connection in many cases. ([Traverse][3])

2. Use an Android device instead / dual-device setup

The Android version, AnkiDroid Flashcards, is free. ([Anki Forums][4])

• If you also own an Android device (or friend’s device), you can use it there and sync via AnkiWeb.
• This may not always be practical if you only have an iPhone.

3. Consider alternative flashcard apps

If cost is a barrier, you might look for other “free flashcard apps” on iOS that support spaced repetition. They might not be the official Anki ecosystem, but they can still be very useful.

• Example: The article “Unlocking Anki Free on iPhone” lists alternate apps and methods. ([Traverse][3])

🔍 Key Considerations

• If you go with the browser version (AnkiWeb), you might miss offline study or full app features.
• Free alternatives may have feature limitations or ads.
• If you value full control, offline support, large decks, and advanced features, the paid iOS AnkiMobile may still be worth it. Many users say it’s “worth the price” for what you get. ([Anki Forums][4])
• If you’re on a tight budget and only have iPhone, skip payment — use AnkiWeb + app or choose a different flashcard app that has a free tier.

📝 Final Thoughts

There’s no strictly “free app” version of the full AnkiMobile experience on iPhone today. But you can use Anki for free via browser (AnkiWeb) or use free alternatives. If you decide to invest, AnkiMobile gives you full features and integrates with the powerful Anki ecosystem.

If you’d like a free iOS flashcard app that supports instant card creation from images, PDFs, YouTube links, built-in spaced repetition, I can help you find one too. Would you like me to look into that?

[1]: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ankimobile-flashcards/id373493387?utm_source=chatgpt.com "AnkiMobile Flashcards - App Store - Apple"

[2]: https://ankiweb.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "AnkiWeb: About"

[3]: https://traverse.link/mandarin-learning/anki-free-on-iphone?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Unlocking Anki Free on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide | Traverse"

[4]: https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/free-version-of-the-iphone-app/56407?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Free version of the iPhone app - Suggestions - Anki Forums"

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