AnkiMobile Flashcards review: price, free version and privacy

Our verdict

AnkiMobile is the pick for anyone who already uses Anki or plans to memorize thousands of cards over years. If you want a free app, a gentle setup or game-style study modes, start elsewhere.

What AnkiMobile Flashcards is

AnkiMobile is the official iPhone and iPad companion to Anki, the free, open-source flashcard program, and the listing says it was written by Anki's lead developer. It uses the same SM2 and FSRS scheduling algorithms as the computer version, so you review each card just before you are likely to forget it. A free sync service keeps cards and progress in step with your other devices.

Who it suits

• Students memorizing large amounts over years, such as medical students
• Serious memorization with full control over scheduling

Strengths

• One purchase with no subscription; family sharing is supported, according to the description.
• SM2 and FSRS scheduling, the same as desktop Anki.
• Free sync with the free computer version, and decks of 100,000+ cards.
• Images and audio are stored on the device for offline study, and LaTeX and MathJax display math.
• The privacy label declares no tracking.

Limits

• $24.99 up front, with no free version to try on iPhone.
• The description calls it a companion to the computer version: some changes, such as editing note types, need the desktop software, and add-ons are not supported.
• Last updated in September 2025.
• Rated 4.0, and the interface in the screenshots looks dated.

What the free version does

There is no free version of AnkiMobile; it is a paid app. The description notes that the computer version of Anki is free and recommends starting there before buying.

Price

AnkiMobile costs $24.99 once on the US App Store in November 2026, with no in-app purchases. The developer says sales fund both the computer and mobile versions.

Privacy

The privacy label declares no tracking. Contact info and user content are linked to you, and diagnostics are collected without being linked to you.

What the screenshots show

The screenshots show a card with an image and a LaTeX equation, and the scheduling screen with "Again", "Good" and "Easy" buttons that each show the next interval.