AnkiDroid Flashcards

- February 28, 2017

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Description

Memorize anything with AnkiDroid!

AnkiDroid lets you learn flashcards very efficiently by showing them just before you would forget. It is fully compatible with the spaced repetition software Anki (including synchronization), which is available for Windows/Mac/Linux/ChromeOS.

Study all sorts of things wherever and whenever you want. Make good use of idle times on bus trips, in supermarket queues or any other waiting situation!

Create your own flashcard decks or download free decks compiled for many languages and topics (more than 6000 available).

Add material through the desktop application Anki or directly through Ankidroid. The application even supports adding material automatically from a dictionary!

★ Key features:
• supported flashcard contents: text, images, sounds, LaTeX
• spaced repetition (supermemo 2 algorithm)
• text-to-speech integration
• more than 6000 premade decks
• progress widget
• detailed statistics
• syncing with AnkiWeb
• open source

★ Additional features:
• write answers (optional)
• whiteboard
• card editor/adder
• card browser
• tablet layout
• import existing collection files (via Anki Desktop)
• dictionary integration (ColorDict, GoldenDict, Leo.org, Aedict, diverse web dictionaries)
• add cards by intent from other applications like dictionaries
• custom font support
• full backup system
• navigation by swipe, tap, shake
• fully customisable
• dynamic deck handling
• night mode
• 27 localisations
• All previous AnkiDroid versions can be downloaded from the website

Reviews

4.5

30,731 total

5 22,689

4 4,387

3 1,480

2 738

1 1,437

Jon Webster

Anki is perhaps the best memorisation software for self directed study. It's just a shame this app lacks the function to colour text when adding new cards. As such I really can only use it for reviews and need to add cards via the desktop app. I'm not sure why this feature is missing on Android, it shouldn't be very process intensive. If it were added I would be rating this one 5 stars.

Dddd Ffff

Wish it had bold, italic and underline buttons. Also wish it had a button to create the cloze brackets instead of manually having to type them. The apple version does both of these things. I have to create cards on Apple and study them here because the android version is better at reviewing (shows estimated times, studied time is summed up). That's all this app needs to make it perfect. It's literally a small fix so I really hope the development team adds it.

Nikki Stepanek

I love this app. It's simple to use, and the SRS system is so helpful. The only problem is that the system for using pictures is very awkward. Because you can't actually upload a picture, just the picture name, it tends to get pictures confused, causing me to have to remake many cards. Other than that, it's a wonderful tool.

Alex Homan

Nothing beats it for me. This is the perfect app for anyone who has to take a comprehensive final at the end of the semester. Only giving you the cards you're having the most trouble with more often. Just keep slowly studying everything each day and by the time the final rolls around you're already prepared for it.

Faldwin Bard

Great app, but for me, it doesn't push notifications until I open the app. Which makes it almost useless, because I'm very forgetful. Edit: so if you put the widget on your screen this fixes the problem.

Jesus Olivares

The app is great and very useful. Unfortunately, you cannot set the media folder to the external sd card. Often times I run out of space on my phone because I use media-heavy decks. I'd like it more if it had the option to install on the external sd

User reviews

Jon Webster March 29, 2017

Dddd Ffff April 6, 2017

Nikki Stepanek April 23, 2017

Alex Homan May 22, 2017

AnkiDroid Open Source Team December 3, 2015

Hi Alex, could you please try the new beta version and let us know if it works? https://github.com/ankidroid/Anki-Android/releases

Faldwin Bard April 18, 2017

Jesus Olivares March 4, 2017

Joerg Diehl October 20, 2017

The single most important software I have ever installed on any platform. Finally I am able to review anything I want to keep in my working memory. Thanks Ankidroid Team! Update: I'm running out of space on internal memory. It seems to be impossible to move media to the sd card. Two stars down.

Dawid W September 14, 2017

At first it may not seem very friendly, but after some time you will love it. The best flashcard app I've ever used. It's lightweight, multiplatform, and allows sync between devices. What's more, it's free and without ads. What's not to love?

mukti pukti August 15, 2017

Very inefficient storage. Some packages contain tens of thousands of files which choke any file management tools which need to scan the file system. Instead of storing each asset in a separate file an sqlite database should be used, or a more advanced storage solution is needed.

Annie Tai April 3, 2017

Human memory algorithm included. I use this app every day for learning and reviewing vocabulary in several languages. Not only does it keep my score for each card, but Anki bases its schedule for showing me the cards on my score and the algorithm for human memory -- when and how often we need to review new material. Superb.

Mark Lobin July 16, 2017

The biggest complaint I have with this app is that you can't have a different number of new cards added to different decks. I have two decks right now and I'd like to introduce 2 new cards daily in one and 10 in the other but that's currently impossible. Otherwise I'm enjoying the app. Would be 5 stars without this issue.

Jason Kean May 4, 2017

Was 5 stars until the new update. Now when you study it doesn't flip the card. It shows you the front and you have to scroll down to see the back. Kinda annoying when you have 300 or so Japanese words to study. #sorethumb

Daniel Macsay April 17, 2017

After hours creating cards, my downloaded photos no longer save to the note and random pictures from other cards appear with each new note. Lots of wasted effort.

March 3, 2017

I love this app! It really helps a lot when it comes to remembering things. Would be great if you also added a function similar to the one desktop version has - cards multiple choosing to move them all at once.

manik basu May 20, 2017

Packed with features, I think this is the best flash cards app. Quizlets is also very good but it has many limitations. Ankidroid allows it's users to edit (bold, italics, colour, photos, audio etc.) and move their cards anyway they like (if you have installed the PC app too). This is what made me to switch to ankidroid. The UI could have been more user-friendly though.

Michael McFarland October 2, 2017

The way it allows you to review things at progressively longer intervals is great. I wish there was a feature that let you be quizzed on the opposite side of the card. I'm using it for a foreign language and being to be quizzed on either language would be fantastic

Haziqah Othman April 19, 2017

Its really great but I wish it had more tools such as writing in italic or bold fonts. I especially need folders to organize my decks into subjects, too bad it's lacking here. Another thing is that I don't get my notification unless I open the app, which makes it a bit useless.

Ben Garnett February 28, 2017

Best software to assist memorization. Wish I had this when I was in school. Can help learn a language, facts, history, biology, math, whatever. You can easily get started with prebuilt decks or create your own. Anki is designed for remembering stuff long term so while it's invaluable for cramming it works best over time. After 3 years of using Anki I'm still surprised at what I can remember. Using Anki is like building muscle memory for your brain.

Paul O'Brien April 6, 2017

I use this app a lot. It is complicated learning to create deck and cards, and one needs to be alert if one syncs several devices. After much experience I now create input as tab separated files on my computer and import them. I also include a sequence number as the sort field (not displayed on cards) as otherwise changes to the sort field create a new card.

Julia Samartseva September 16, 2017

The best app for memorising information. One drawback - adding new cards by phone is inconvenient, so I often use my computer to do so.

John Wilkinson July 31, 2017

It takes so long to add or delete decks. It's so painful. I'm deleting all decks to see if I can get the deck to go in correct order, which it won't do for me despite changing the setting. It means I also lost my progress, but worth it to have correct order of cards

AnkiDroid Open Source Team August 12, 2017

Adding and deleting decks is much easier using Anki Desktop. As for the card order issue, Anki initially shows you the cards in the order they were created (unless you have the randomize option enabled). After that they will be shown to you in the order determined by the SRS algorithm. Deleting the decks is highly unlikely to solve any issue.

September 23, 2017

I use it since ages. It's functional, not to overfeatured. Has reliable sync, everything for free without ads, even file uploads and is available on many platforms. It just has a few annoyances like not scrolling back the next card.

Асхат Туенбаев October 11, 2017

There is one problem I have. I use anki for learning languages. I made 2 card type: front-back, back-front. When you add new words from PC you don't need to make reposition(I didn't check it actually). But when you add new words from mobile you would study only front-back flashcards. Anki doesn't show back-front flashcards for words that added by using mobile. I hope you will be fix it in next realise version. Or I don't know how to set it. Tell me about it. Thanks

May 14, 2017

I have been using it for some time now. And this is a great app. However, I would love it even more if there were some features which could motivate you to revise your flashcards. Like some sort of reward point system or something like that, which gives a positive reinforcement to learning. That would be JUST PERFECT!

Jason Kotze July 3, 2017

This app isn't user friendly. Cannot load anything from /sdcard/AnkiDroid or sdcard. Eventually got the app to read files from local storage /storage/emulated/0/AnkiDroid/Test.

Tobia Snook February 28, 2017

I can't believe it's free. I used Anki for exam study. I downloaded the program for my windows PC, and would make flash cards as I study. They then sync to my ankiweb account which also syncs to my phone where I would review the flashcards when desired. The better you remember something the longer the interval between showing you flashcards - I cannot rate this feature enough, and, it's free!

Derek Soutiea May 1, 2017

SRS is great for helping manage large amounts of flashcards without feeling like you're being overwhelmed. Of course, if you miss a day or two it piles up quickly, but that's user error ain't it?

Vatan Wasnik July 4, 2017

Great app to learn new things, remember old one and create new flashcards. Helps me with my premedical studies. A issue Report: I'm using Google Pixel with the latest version of Android, when I try to Add photo through capture in ankidroid it says it has encountered a problem. Please fix the issue ASAP THANK YOU.

Kwstakis Mikros July 30, 2017

Amazing app, just has a few issues on my tablet. Flashcard text is way too small on my Galaxy Tab S3, even with text size set at the maximum 200. Also crashes when I try to go to Review settings and Advanced settings. If you fix these issues, though (that I suspect are just compatibility problems), it will be by far the best app of its kind. :-)

Ryn Santana March 23, 2017

I love how it can be used for language learning, but it does have some faults. The main thing that I find to be inconvenient is the lack of ability to add downloaded audio. It only allows you to record yourself, which is not helpful for language learners. Please fix this

Marcus Taylor March 27, 2017

Great app! Would be really nice to allow a third column which lets you set a hint, or notes which you can view as you are tested. Also, reading from external SD card not supported is a missing basic. Great work otherwise

Pasindu Ruwantha Dharmaratne March 8, 2017

One of the most amazing apps in all mobile ecosystems! Has a really good algorithm. Loved the black theme. Kept my AMOLED screen running for 20mins at only 2%battery. However, I wish the app was more attractive with material design. And for stylus smartphones I wish there were more options to make the white board input more customizable including brush thickness adjustments. Since I learn kanji writing is important. All in all an amazing app. Keep up the good work.

AnkiDroid Open Source Team April 6, 2017

Hi, there is already a "stroke width" setting in the reviewing section of the preferences.

Nicholas Grant May 24, 2017

If there was a way to make the program harass me to study, then I would give it 6 stars. It's truly a necessity for anyone learning language.

Pedro Tersetti August 1, 2017

This app is your cellphone's best friend ever! And yours, of course. If you are learning something new like a different language or you're just trying to memorize something hard (or your memory is bad) this app will ease your life!!! 1000/1000 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟

Huzefa Saifee August 11, 2017

This is such a perfectly made software. Perfectly syncs with my pc. I found it immensely useful for memorization. Has good statistics. Couldn't have expected anything better!!!

Zornitsa Kostadinova August 22, 2017

After an update, whenever showing the answer, it is not aligned to the top part of the "Back" card, which is making me scroll up on every single review to compare my answer. Definitely not a feature, please fix that

Jo Anna August 15, 2017

Best flashcards app I've ever used, though not that perfect. I really hope it has a colour function. As we all know, colours can play a major part in memorisation, other than pictures. I hope the developers would do something about this..

Etel Vinícius October 7, 2017

App incrível e customizável. Vem me ajudando muito nos meus estudos de chinês e planejo estudar outros idiomas nele também. Se souber usar o aplicativo dá pra estudar desde história e geografia até conhecimentos gerais.

September 11, 2017

In 'Edit note' ,  , etc. tags are breaking the layout of my cards. There's no problem with Anki, but on AnkiDroid I'm getting bad layouts on my cards because of these tags. Is there a way of getting this fixed? Thanks.

Andrii Velychko May 31, 2017

This app helps to learn all the things you can imagine. It's feature rich, highly customizable, and because it uses Leitner method, it's very effective!