# Studies: Smart Flashcards

> Spaced repetition study app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id986066259](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id986066259)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id986066259`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Mental Faculty
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (383 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.12.17
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-01
- **First published:** 2016-05-11
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/studies-smart-flashcards/id986066259)
- **Website:** [http://studiesapp.com](http://studiesapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://studiesapp.com/privacy](http://studiesapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Studies: Smart Flashcards is a cross-device spaced repetition study app for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS that helps you memorize any subject. Formerly known as Mental Case, Studies lets you start on Mac, then continue on iPhone or iPad with iCloud sync.

Key features include rich media flashcards with text, images, audio and video; multi-sided study notes; drawing on images; spaced repetition and Leitner-based scheduling for long-term learning or exam cram; import/export via CSV, TSV, text, Excel, or Anki; and data migration. It's designed for serious learners across languages and disciplines.

## Rankings

- #81,516 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is powerful with strong cross-device syncing and a rich feature set, but user reviews show frequent reliability and data integrity issues. Key drawbacks include problematic Quizlet/Excel/CSV import and export paths, unstable cloud sync that can erase progress or cause crashes, and a confusing UI with limited customization. Some users praise documentation and developer responsiveness and appreciate long-term studying capabilities, but several warn the app is not consistently reliable for large decks or long-term use.

### Pros

- Cross-device sync across Mac and iPhone (iCloud)
- Versatile, feature-rich toolset (images, drawing, multiple card types, Dropbox import, flexible study modes)
- Clear documentation and responsive developer support
- Comprehensive, advanced studying capabilities suitable for serious memorization and long-term study

### Cons

- Quizlet import/search is broken or removed, limiting access to existing public stacks
- Excel/CSV import issues (OneDrive import failure, multi-sheet data merged into a single set, CSV accented characters garbled)
- Unreliable cloud sync leading to screen flicker, progress loss on sync cycles, and long synchronization times in large decks
- Crashes and data loss (cards disappearing, unexpected app crashes)
- Confusing UI/UX with terminology challenges, and missing controls (no font size adjustment, end-study flow can be awkward)

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