Memorisers who make their own cards get a free spaced-repetition tool, except the iPhone app at £24.99, and it is not really AI.
Kenning's take
What it does
A free, open-source flashcard program that uses spaced repetition: after each card the learner rates how well they remembered it, and Anki schedules the next review for just before it would be forgotten. Cards can hold text, audio, images and video, and a free AnkiWeb account syncs decks across computer and phone.
- spaced repetition scheduling (SM2 and FSRS)
- free AnkiWeb sync across devices
- audio, images, video and scientific markup on cards
- shared decks made by other users
- add-ons to extend features
- handles decks of 100,000+ cards
Who it suits. Students and self-learners who want to memorise large amounts of material and are happy to make or import their own cards.
Key facts
- Category
- Study, homework & learning
- Made by
- Ankitects Pty Ltd (AnkiMobile is sold by Anki Software LLC; AnkiDroid is made by an open-source team)
- Launched
- 2006
- Works on
- Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, iPhone, Android
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Desktop, AnkiWeb and AnkiDroid for Android are free; only the iPhone app is paid
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| AnkiMobile (iPhone and iPad) | £24.99 | one-off |
Ratings
FAQ
Is Anki free?
Yes on computers, the web and Android. The official iPhone app, AnkiMobile, costs £24.99 once on the UK App Store.
Does Anki use AI?
No. It uses spaced repetition scheduling algorithms (SM2 and FSRS) rather than generative AI.
Does Anki sync between phone and computer?
Yes. The free AnkiWeb service syncs cards across devices.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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