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StudyH vs Anki: which is better for studying?
Short answer
Anki is a flashcard program with spaced repetition and fine control over scheduling. StudyH puts your PDF, a board and review in the same place; the AI is paid, the board and the cards are not. Neither is better in absolute terms: it depends on whether you want to build the deck yourself or study the material open beside you.
By StudyH team · Checked on . Editorial comparison by StudyH; see the sources for current terms.
Definition
Anki. an open-source flashcard program for computer, Android and web, with the SM-2 and FSRS algorithms. The iPhone version is paid. It does not create the content: every card is written or imported.
Quick comparison
| Criterion | StudyH | Anki |
|---|---|---|
| Creating cards | From your own material | You create or import decks |
| Built-in AI | Yes (PDFs, EPUBs, slides, YouTube, the board and text) | Not built in (add-ons) |
| Spaced repetition | Built into the method | SM-2 and FSRS, highly adjustable |
| Learning curve | Low | High |
| Language and exams | Portuguese; built around Brazilian exams | Neutral |
| Price | Board and review free; AI from US$ 6.99/month | Free (AnkiMobile for iOS is paid) |
What research lets us say
Both rely on recalling from memory. Roediger and Karpicke (2006) measured, one week later, 40% of the ideas remembered by people who only read the text, 56% by those who read it three times and tested once, and 61% by those who read once and tested three times. Those who only re-read predicted they would remember more. That experiment did not test Anki or StudyH.
In medicine, Deng, Gluckstein and Larsen (2015) followed 72 students: every 1,700 extra unique cards in Anki was associated with about 1 extra point on Step 1, a United States exam. It is an association, not a cause. The study does not separate the app from the habits of the people who use it, and it does not compare Anki with StudyH.
Who each one is best for
Choose Anki if you want control, no cost and offline use, and you accept building decks. Choose StudyH if you want to study your class material with a method already in place. Many people use both: StudyH to generate and practice, Anki for very long-term memorization.
Try StudyH with your own PDF
Create an account. The board and review are free; the AI is a subscription. The app is in Portuguese for now.
Questions
Is StudyH better than Anki?
It depends. Anki is free and gives you control. StudyH saves time by starting from your material, with the method built in. The app is in Portuguese for now.
Is Anki really free?
Mostly: desktop, Android and web. AnkiMobile (iPhone and iPad) is a one-time purchase.
Does StudyH have spaced repetition like Anki?
Yes, built in. Anki gives fine control (SM-2 and FSRS); StudyH makes part of the decisions for you so you study instead of configuring.
Is it worth using both?
Yes. StudyH for the class material; Anki for highly personalized long-term memorization.