Concept maps, flashcards and quizzes from your study material
Best for: Students mapping an unfamiliar field before exams
SwitzerlandAdded 2mo ago
Freemiumfrom $5/mo
60trust score out of 100
2
ai-for / spaced-repetition
AI Tools for Spaced Repetition
As of , EffectHub tracks 13 AI tools for spaced repetition; 12 of the 13 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $5 to $10 a month.
Heuristica, Braindump and Neurako lead the list on click-through. 1 of the 13 ships a public API.
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- 13
- tools tracked
- 12 of 13
- free to start
- $5–$10
- paid entry, per month
- 1
- ship a public API
Where these sit in the catalog
The shortlist — tools for spaced repetition
ranked by click-through
Captures what you read or hear, then quizzes you on it later with spaced-repetition flashcards and teach-backs.
Best for: Professionals prepping for interviews from accumulated notes
Added 1mo ago
Paidfrom $8/mo
54trust score out of 100
1
Neurako
69Flashcard app that builds cards from photos, audio, or text and schedules reviews with the FSRS algorithm.
Best for: Students who want flashcards generated from photographed notes or lecture audio
GermanyAdded 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $6.99/mo
60trust score out of 100
1
Nugget
66A gamified coaching app that teaches ideas from self-help books through short daily scenario games instead of articles.
Best for: People who've read self-help books but don't retain or apply the ideas
Added 1mo ago
Freemium
50trust score out of 100
1
Quotid
69One AI-written vocabulary lesson a day, then the same words drilled back through spaced repetition.
Best for: Learners who want a daily vocabulary habit with no subscription
GermanyAdded 2mo ago
Free
60trust score out of 100
1
Cramd
71Turns uploaded notes, PDFs, and lecture recordings into flashcards and quizzes with spaced repetition built in.
Best for: students converting lecture notes or PDFs into study decks quickly
Added 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $6.99/moAPI
54trust score out of 100
1
Migaku
77Turns Netflix, YouTube, and web content into clickable flashcards for language immersion.
Best for: Learners who already watch shows/YouTube in their target language
Added 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $10/mo
57trust score out of 100
AI-generated vocabulary flashcards with spaced repetition, translations, and audio across 20+ languages.
Best for: Language learners who want auto-generated card content instead of typing it
Added 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $5.99/mo
54trust score out of 100
Study app combining active recall testing, spaced repetition scheduling, and AI-organized notes.
Best for: Students who procrastinate on review and want scheduled reminders
Added 1mo ago
Freemium
44trust score out of 100
Turns uploaded notes and slides into spaced-repetition quiz questions for exam prep.
Best for: Students prepping for a specific exam with existing notes or slides
ItalyAdded 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $48 once
54trust score out of 100
Thea
66Converts uploaded course material into active-recall practice questions instead of flashcards you passively reread.
Best for: Students who want auto-generated practice questions instead of making their own flashcards
United StatesAdded 1mo ago
Freemium
55trust score out of 100
2
Spaced-repetition flashcards with AI-written definitions and mnemonics for building vocabulary in nine languages.
Best for: Exam takers building vocabulary lists quickly
Added 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $5/mo
54trust score out of 100
1
MintDeck
69Free iOS flashcard app with FSRS spaced repetition, Anki import, and pay-as-you-go AI deck generation.
Best for: Anki users on iOS wanting a free native app with FSRS scheduling
Added 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $4.99 once
54trust score out of 100
Compared at a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | API | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heuristica | from $5/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Braindump | from $8/mo | No | Not confirmed | Active |
| Neurako | from $6.99/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Nugget | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Quotid | Free | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Cramd | from $6.99/mo | Yes | Yes | Active |
| Migaku | from $10/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Flexi Cards | from $5.99/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Learntime | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| LongTerMemory | from $48 once | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Thea | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| WordFlippin | from $5/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| MintDeck | from $4.99 once | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
Compare spaced repetition tools head-to-head
Questions about spaced repetition tools
Is there a free spaced repetition tool?
Yes. 1 of the 13 AI tools for spaced repetition on EffectHub's list is free to use — Quotid; 11 more have a free tier with paid upgrades.
How much do spaced repetition tools cost?
As of October 26, 2026, paid plans for the 13 AI tools for spaced repetition on EffectHub's list run from $5 to $10 a month. Each card shows the pricing model and the cheapest paid plan as EffectHub last verified it; 12 of the 13 can be started for free.
Which spaced repetition tools have an API?
1 of the 13 AI tools for spaced repetition on EffectHub's list ships a public API, including Cramd. The API badge on each card is re-checked against the vendor's documentation.
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As of October 26, 2026, EffectHub tracks 13 AI tools for spaced repetition; 12 of the 13 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $5 to $10 a month. (EffectHub, “AI Tools for Spaced Repetition”, Oct 2026, https://effecthub.net/ai-for/spaced-repetition)
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