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repeaterAnki
Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

 Freemium

The desktop apps, the Android app and AnkiWeb sync are free. AnkiMobile for iOS is a paid…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Keeps flashcards in plain Markdown files
  • Uses FSRS to schedule reviews
  • Scheduling based on actual recall, which is what makes it work
  • Cards support text, images, audio, video, LaTeX and code
  • Uses a terminal interface
  • Does not include a card editor or sync layer
  • The interface is dense and the defaults are not beginner-friendly
  • The iOS app is a paid purchase, unlike every other platform
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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