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Brainscape’s scientifically-proven study algorithm attacks your weaknesses and keeps you motivated to study every day.
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Unlike other apps that are either outdated, "gamified", or simply help you "cheat", Brainscape is made for serious learners focused on long-term retention.
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Set custom editing permissions to create flashcards together and invite other students or instructors to give feedback so that you can make the perfect flashcards for your subject or class.
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Frequently
asked questions.
Are digital flashcards effective?
Yes, digital flashcards can be much more effective than paper flashcards both because they are more convenient (especially for large numbers of cards) and because they allow for more personalization — using key cognitive science principles like active recall, metacognition, and spaced repetition. (See how it works)
What is the best app for making flashcards?
Brainscape, of course! Not only does Brainscape provide the most flexible web and mobile flashcard editor, import functionality, and AI-powered content creation, but it also provides the most effective iOS and Android app for studying those flashcards and actually retaining the knowledge.
What is the most effective way to make flashcards?
The best flashcard creation technique is often to using a combination of AI and manual curation. While AI alone can help you make large quantities of flashcards from source material very quickly, it is still important to rigorously check, edit, prune, append, and rearrange the content to make it more useful for your own studying. Deeply evaluating your flashcards' quality also helps the knowledge stick even before you begin studying those flashcards!
Why is Brainscape the world's most effective study platform?
While other study apps are either complex to use and/or tailored toward quick cramming sessions, Brainscape is optimized for long-term, high-stakes learning pursuits. Our platform applies decades of cognitive science research to help you learn faster, stay motivated, and develop stronger study habits so you can reach your goals more efficiently.
What is the difference between Brainscape vs Quizlet?
Quizlet's primary unit of content is "terms and definitions". This limitation allows Quizlet to create a variety of "game" modes that make it "fun" to study small sets of basic vocab words. Brainscape, in contrast, supports a more flexible flashcard format and trusts the user (not the game) to determine their own confidence in each item. This allows Brainscape to create a more holistic, curricular path toward long-term mastery of subjects like foreign languages, medical school courses, and major professional certifications — in addition to a marketplace of trustworthy "certified" content made by publishers. (See Brainscape vs Quizlet)
What is the difference between Brainscape vs Anki?
As an open source platform, Anki is very flexible and customizable. But it also has a steep learning curve and requires many downloads, plug-ins, and tutorials to get started.Brainscape is a more user-friendly, cloud-based, collaborative study app that is easy to set up in seconds — either on your own or with a whole class or organization. Brainscape's web & mobile platform uses AI to not only help create flashcards more effectively, but also to help you study with a more effective spaced repetition algorithm, progress statistics, and habit-building features to keep you motivated. Brainscape also offers "certified" decks created by publishers and other highly curated partners. (See Brainscape vs Anki)
Is Brainscape free?
Yes! Brainscape makes it free to make or import unlimited flashcards, share flashcards with peers or students, study with spaced repetition, try our AI features, and set custom study reminders to help improve your study habits. You only need to upgrade if you need more advanced features like unlimited AI-powered flashcard creation, access to certified content, or organization-wide features like private content and advanced stats. (See Pricing)
How can I share my Brainscape flashcards with others?
Once you've created a "class" in Brainscape (i.e. a place to host your decks), you can easily generate a free link to share with anyone you want. People accessing your shared link will also have free and complete access to your flashcards. You can also make your class fully private, where people can only access it if you invite them directly via email. Finally, you also have the option to share a "paid" link if you want to sell your flashcards, and you can even lease access codes from Brainscape to resell on your own website. (How to sell my flashcards online)
How does Brainscape's AI flashcard creation work?
You can easily provide instructions or source materials (like a PPT, PDF, doc, etc) to Brainscape, and our AI will magically generate a comprehensive set of flashcards for you! Brainscape's flexible flashcard editor then allows you to modify, prune, or append the flashcards to your heart's content — including by adding images and sounds. All of your flashcards are made instantly available across all devices where you have a Brainscape account.
How does Brainscape use my personal data?
Brainscape collects only minimal personal data (name & email address) and whatever else that you voluntarily add to your profile or flashcards. We do NOT use this data to serve targeted ads or to share it with any third parties. Further, you and your students' personal data is secure and encrypted via SSL/HTTPS. You can also make your flashcards themselves extra private by purchasing a school or company license.
