Everything you need to study smarter with Adaptive flashcards flashcard apps
The science behind smarter learning
Spaced Repetition is a scientifically proven learning method that shows you information at perfectly timed intervals — just before you're about to forget it. Instead of cramming all flashcards in one session, you review them across multiple days, which dramatically improves long-term memory.
Every time you successfully recall a flashcard, that memory becomes stronger and lasts longer. If you find a card easy, the app waits longer before showing it again. If it's hard, you'll see it again sooner. This is the core idea behind spaced repetition.
Your digital study card for each word
A flashcard is a digital card that contains all the information you need to learn facts. Each card has two sides — a front and a back.
Your words, organised into manageable groups
A flashcard deck is a collection of related flashcards grouped together. The Adaptive flashcards app organises all flashcards into multiple decks.
Each deck shows you how many New Cards (words you haven't studied yet) and Due Cards (words scheduled for review today) are waiting for you. You can choose any deck to begin your study session.
Step-by-step study guide
From the home screen, tap the green Start Studying button to navigate to the deck selection page.
Browse the list of decks, Tap any deck to begin. You'll see the number of new and due cards available for that day.
A brief instruction screen appears before your cards. It explains how swiping works. Once you're comfortable, you can disable this page in Settings.
Read the question on the front side of the card, try to mentally spell the word. Touch the card to reveal the answer.
After checking the answer, swipe right if you knew it easily, or swipe left if you found it difficult. The app will schedule your next review automatically.
Return to the app every day to review your due cards. Consistency is the key — even 10–15 minutes a day will build a strong, lasting knowledge.
How to tell the app how well you know each word
After reviewing a card, swipe it to rate how well you know the answer. The app uses your rating to schedule the next review at the perfect time.
You are not sure about the answer or got it wrong. The app will show you this card again tomorrow so you can practice it sooner.
📅 Review: TomorrowYou knew the answer well! The app will schedule this card for review in 2 days, giving you time for other words.
📅 Review: In 2 daysBe honest with yourself. If you even slightly hesitated, swipe left. The goal is genuine mastery, not rushing through cards. It's better to review a word one extra time than to forget it on the day of the competition.
Customise the app to fit your study schedule
Access the Settings page from the hamburger menu (☰) at the top right of the screen. Here you can control how many cards you study each day.
| Setting | What it does | Range |
|---|---|---|
| New cards per day | Sets how many brand-new words are introduced each day across all decks. | 1 – 50 |
| Total cards per day | Sets the maximum total number of cards (new + due) shown per deck per day. | 1 – 150 |
| Show instruction page | Toggle to show or hide the instructions screen before each study session. | On / Off |
Recommended for beginners: Start with 20–30 new cards per day and a total of 100–150 cards per day. Increase gradually as you become more comfortable with the routine.
Make the most of your practice time
Even 10–15 minutes daily is more effective than a 2-hour session once a week. Spaced repetition only works when you return consistently.
When a card appears, say the word aloud before pressing Pronounce. This trains your auditory memory alongside visual memory.
Due cards are scheduled for today because the algorithm predicts you're about to forget them. Skipping them breaks the spaced repetition cycle and reduces effectiveness.
The IPA pronunciation guide shows you exactly how each sound in the word is made. Learning basic IPA can dramatically improve your ability to spell words you've only heard.