Spaced repetition
Difficult cards come back more often, easy cards rest until you need them.
Swiftflip
Spaced repetition flashcards for Apple devices.
Spaced repetition across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
Study with private iCloud sync and a clear interface built for a daily flashcard habit.
Core study features.
Spaced repetition sets the schedule. Private sync keeps your cards available across devices.
Apple device support
Practice on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Run quick reviews on Apple Watch when you only have a moment.
Images, audio and formatting
Add images, up to 30 seconds of audio per side and rich text with clickable links.
Private iCloud sync
Sync without an account and study offline. Your data stays on your devices.
Premium features.
Premium is a one-time lifetime purchase or a monthly or yearly subscription. Core practice and unlimited decks stay free.
Features and guides.
Browse a feature in detail or follow a guide for setup and everyday study.
Release notes.
Start with the current App Store release, then open the archive for earlier versions.
Available now
Version 1.15.0 ·
Swiftflip 1.15.0 is our biggest release to date, adding library search, same-session retries and answer reveal previews, with performance and reliability work throughout the app.
- Search your libraryFind decks and cards from one Search tab with filters, suggestions and recent searches.
- Retry missed cardsMissed cards return later in the same session, with corrected cards separated in the completion summary.
- Preview reveal stylesTry answer reveal styles in Settings, including the new Premium Ink style.
- Performance and reliabilityPractice, search and due counts are faster, with stronger save and migration reliability.
Read all changes in version 1.15.0
- Practice: missed cards return later in the same session, completion separates first-try results from corrected cards and sessions deal in from the bottom.
- Practice: scheduling survives backgrounded session endings, failed saves roll back and brand-new decks can start Practice Due immediately.
- Search: one Search tab finds decks and cards with filters, suggestions, recents, context menus and direct search links.
- Settings: a live sample card previews Scribble, None and Premium reveal styles including Ink.
- Counts: due reviews and new cards are separate across Home, search, widgets, notifications and shortcuts.
- Imports and backups: Swiftflip Archives include practice history and imports skip duplicate rows more reliably.
- Performance: practice setup, deck details, due counts, Smart Deck counts, search, Spotlight indexing and scheduling move off the main path.
- Reliability: rich-text migration, practice saves, notifications, Spotlight handoff, purchase entitlement reads and library refreshes handle more failure cases.
- Spotlight: hard-deleted cards are removed from system search more reliably.
Browse releases 1.14.1 through 1.8.0
Version 1.14.1 ·
- Widgets: the due-count widget is now named Due Now throughout Swiftflip.
- Insights: Card Insights now opens with a preview of the card front.
- Premium: free-trial copy follows App Store eligibility, subscription states are clearer and paywall accessibility is better.
- Widgets: three new Home Screen widgets, Due Now, Deck Queue and Week Rhythm. Due Now also works on the Lock Screen.
- Apple Watch: a new Due Cards complication shows how many cards are due on your watch face.
- Undo and redo for deck, folder, smart deck and card changes, including create, rename, move, delete and restore. Shake to undo on iPhone, or press ⌘Z on iPad and Mac.
- Motion: smoother, more natural transitions and feedback across the app.
- Settings: study reminders are now per-device.
- Insights: the study streak is now free for everyone.
- Mac: a full menu bar with a Format menu and focused keyboard shortcuts.
- Mac: study reminders with a Dock badge.
- Mac: print a deck study sheet, rename decks and folders in place and customize the card table columns.
- Mac: drag decks out as files, drop files in to import and drag cards onto sidebar decks to move them.
- Mac: a native subscription pane in Settings, with card stats, Get Info and Insights in a trailing inspector.
- Practice: Handoff sessions no longer double-apply ratings, and an interrupted session no longer corrupts your schedule.
- Practice: zero-card sessions show a clear state, and due practice no longer opens an empty session.
- Import: CSV import handles quoted line breaks and Windows files, and keeps cards that already live in other decks.
- Import: Anki import keeps bold and italic on the right text and decodes emoji and HTML entities.
- Due counts now agree across the app, Home grid, widgets and smart decks.
- Insights: daily averages now divide by the days you actually practiced.
- Premium: subscribers in a billing grace period keep access, and Restore Purchases syncs with the App Store first.
- Sharing: attached photos and audio stay on the card face you placed them on.
- Reminders: the in-app toggle is always respected, and the app icon badge clears when you catch up.
- Editor: drafts survive switching apps, and a failed photo load shows an alert instead of saving silently.
- Copy: clearer, plainer wording across Insights, onboarding and practice, with more helpful empty states and error messages.
- Accessibility: VoiceOver announces practice progress in plain language, and the decorative streak flame is hidden from VoiceOver.
- Design: a refreshed app icon across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
Version 1.13.1 ·
- Practice All for selected decks and folders drills cards without changing your spaced-repetition schedule.
- Practice Due is disabled when no due cards exist, so the right action is always clear.
- Type-aware practice titles show selected item names during mixed deck and folder sessions.
- Polished What's New copy and icon for the Practice All release.
Version 1.13.0 ·
- Decks and folders show counts inline, smart decks get a new tinted play icon and digits roll.
- Smart decks with due cards now jump straight into practice when tapped.
- Practice All now drills cards without changing your spaced-repetition schedule.
- Plus many other improvements throughout the app.
Version 1.12.0 ·
- Redesigned Insights with smoother chart animations and a clearer layout.
- Better Apple Watch sync reliability and clearer Sync Status details.
- Swiftflip archive import and export now preserves folders, smart decks and scheduling details more completely.
- Improved app performance and reliability across practice, sync and navigation.
- And many other improvements across the app.
Version 1.11.0 ·
- Spotlight Search: Find decks and cards directly from system search on iPhone and Mac.
- VoiceOver: Mark correct, mark incorrect and flip card actions on practice cards.
- Share Extension: Shared URLs appear as clickable hyperlinks with rich text front and back editing.
- And 31 other changes and improvements.
Version 1.10.0 ·
- Share decks, cards and folders natively and open Swiftflip files via AirDrop or Quick Look.
- Insights are easier to access from context menus and toolbars with custom ranges and a new Card Breakdown section in global and folder insights.
- Practice completion has been redesigned with session insights, a progress ring and a perfect score celebration.
- Practice sessions feel smoother and more reliable with improved animations.
- Recently Deleted is now grouped by deck sections with more reliable loading and search.
- Improved layouts on small screens like iPhone SE.
- And 196 other improvements and fixes.
Version 1.9.0 ·
- Fixed a crash that occurred when tapping study reminder notifications.
Version 1.8.2 ·
- Audio Flashcards: Add audio recordings to your cards for pronunciation practice and listening exercises.
- Folders: Organize your decks into folders and move them freely between locations.
- Unlimited Free Tier: Create as many decks and cards as you want, completely free.
- Recently Deleted: Bulk select and restore or permanently delete items.
- Send Feedback: Share your thoughts directly from Settings or the Help menu.
- Dozens of refinements and bug fixes throughout the app.
Version 1.8.0 ·
- Handoff: Continue practice sessions across your iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Rich Text: Format your flashcards with bold, italic and underline for better emphasis.
- Improved Anki Compatibility: Import more decks with better formatting support.
- Onboarding Tips: New users get helpful guidance when creating their first deck.
- Unified Deck Creation: Create regular decks and Smart Decks from a single sheet.
- Smoother Performance: Faster imports, snappier animations and improved watchOS experience.
Frequently asked questions.
Open a quick answer here, or browse the remaining questions by topic.
Is Swiftflip free?
Yes. Unlimited decks and cards, spaced repetition, imports and exports are free. Premium adds Smart Decks, Folders, custom icons, AI generation and full Insights.
What platforms are supported?
iPhone (iOS 26+), iPad (iPadOS 26+), Mac (macOS 26+) and Apple Watch (watchOS 26+). iCloud keeps everything in sync across devices.
Can I import from Anki or other apps?
Yes. Import .apkg files from Anki or CSV files from other apps. Images, formatting and deck structure are preserved.
Does Swiftflip collect any data?
No. Content and study data stay on your devices and private iCloud. We do not run an account system or hosted profile for Swiftflip. Version 1.16 adds Cloud AI, which becomes the default generation engine for Premium on iPhone and iPad and sends card text to our servers and on to OpenAI. Swiftflip tells you before the first request, and Settings switches back to on-device generation. The privacy policy describes what it sends and what we keep.
Can I study offline?
Yes. All your decks and progress are stored locally on your device. Study anywhere without an internet connection. Changes sync automatically when you are back online.
Browse 26 more questions by category
Getting started
6 answers
What is spaced repetition?
A memory technique that schedules reviews at spaced intervals. You see difficult cards more often and easy cards less often, so each card comes back right before you forget it.
Do I need an account?
No. Start using the app immediately without accounts, signups or email verification. Your Apple ID handles sync through iCloud.
What can I do on Apple Watch?
Practice cards with tap to flip and swipe to grade. See images and audio indicators. Check due counts from your wrist.
Is Swiftflip accessible?
Yes. Practice controls work with VoiceOver, text supports Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion limits animations.
Is Swiftflip available in my language?
English and Swedish are fully translated. Want another language? Let us know on the contact page and we will look at adding it.
Can I use Swiftflip on Mac with a keyboard?
Yes. Practice has flip, correct and incorrect shortcuts. Insights uses ⌘1, ⌘2 and ⌘3. The window remembers its size between launches.
Pricing
2 answers
How do subscriptions work?
Premium is available as monthly, yearly or one-time lifetime through the App Store. Manage or cancel from Settings. If a subscription ends you keep all your decks and cards, but Smart Decks, Folders, AI generation, custom icons and full Insights pause until you resubscribe.
I don't like subscriptions. Can I still get premium?
Yes. We offer a one-time lifetime purchase that unlocks all premium features forever. No recurring payments. Pay once and you are done.
Privacy and data
4 answers
How does sync work?
Sync uses iCloud to keep decks and progress up to date across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. No separate account is required.
Can I export my data?
Yes. Export to standard formats anytime. Import your exports into other apps or back into Swiftflip. No lock-in. Your data is yours.
Can I back up my decks?
Yes. Export your decks to create backup files you can store anywhere. Import them back into Swiftflip or use them in other apps. Your data is portable and never locked in.
What if I accidentally delete something?
Recently Deleted keeps your decks, cards and folders for 30 days. Restore anything you removed by mistake.
Features
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What are Smart Decks?
Dynamic collections that update automatically based on your rules. Build filters in a Reminders-style editor by due status, accuracy, streak, last practice date, source decks or folders, and combine them with AND or OR logic. Great for focused review sessions. Smart Decks are Premium, but the built-in Due for Practice smart deck is free for everyone.
What are reveal animations?
Choose how the answer appears when you flip a card: scribble draws it word-by-word, fade and wipe add smooth transitions, iris reveals from center outward or instant for no animation. Find it in Settings.
Does Swiftflip work with Siri?
Yes. Ask Siri to start a practice session or check how many cards are due. Add Siri shortcuts for quick access to your most-used actions.
Can I set study reminders?
Yes. Turn on notifications in Settings to get reminders when cards are due. Reminders are per-device and arrive in the afternoon and evening.
How do I get support?
Read the guides above or contact us through the website. We typically reply within one business day.
Can I add images to my flashcards?
Yes. Add images to the front, back or both sides of any card. Images display on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
Can I add audio to my flashcards?
Yes. Record up to 30 seconds of audio per side on iPhone and Mac. Playback works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. On Apple Watch, audio playback is off by default and can be turned on in the watch app settings.
Can I format text on my cards?
Yes. Use bold, italic and underline to emphasize key terms and make your cards easier to scan.
How do I organize my decks?
Create folders to group related decks. Customize each folder with icons and colors. Nest folders for deeper organization. Folders are a Premium feature.
Does Swiftflip use AI?
Yes. Premium can generate flashcards from a deck name with Apple Intelligence on your device. You can also add AI-generated cards to existing decks and refine them before saving. Version 1.16 adds Cloud AI on iPhone and iPad as a second engine you pick in Settings.
Does Swiftflip support Spotlight Search?
Yes. Deck names and card text are indexed in system search on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Tap a result to open its destination in Swiftflip.
Can I create cards from other apps?
Yes. The Share Extension on iPhone and Mac sends text, links or images straight into a deck. Use it from Safari, Notes, Messages and most apps that share content.
What is Handoff in Swiftflip?
Start a practice session on one Apple device and continue it on another. Graded cards carry over so you pick up where you left off.
Can I use Siri or Shortcuts?
Yes. App Shortcuts cover practice due cards, check due cards, view decks and view insights. They work without setup, and you can build your own Shortcuts on top of them.