Schwanki vs Flica for Language Flashcards
Choose Flica if you want to generate cards from videos or pasted text in a general-purpose study app. Choose Schwanki if you prefer a language workflow built around tutor files, an approval Inbox and phone swipes.
By YJ Kim · Sources checked
Try the review demo| Workflow | Schwanki | Flica |
|---|---|---|
| Study material | Class PDFs, PowerPoint, screenshots, connected Google Docs or Sheets, and existing Anki packages. | Create cards manually or generate them from text and video links. |
| Review | Review cards due under FSRS in the phone swipe feed. Previously loaded due cards can be reviewed offline. | Review flashcards with spaced repetition and use AI within your plan’s allowance. |
| Portability | Import .apkg or .colpkg with supported media and scheduling when they are present in the package. | Rebuild cards from your own material and retain Flica for any review history. |
Pricing and limits
Schwanki
- Anki imports, scheduling, and unlimited decks and reviews are free. Image and audio together cost one credit per card. Schwanki pricing ·
- One-time credit packs start at “20 credits” for “$1” USD. Schwanki pricing ·
- Free allowances: “10 documents a day” for class-note reading and “50 a day” for example sentences. Each extra use costs one credit. Schwanki pricing ·
- Class PDFs up to “10 MB” and PowerPoint files up to “100 MB”. Loaded due cards are available offline; importing and AI generation require a connection. Schwanki’s documented inputs and review workflow ·
Flica
- Free is “$0/month” and Premium is “$2.99/month” on Flica’s site. Flica pricing and FAQ ·
- Flica’s FAQ lists “5 AI uses per day” on Free and “30” on Premium. Manual cards and reviews are unlimited on both. Flica AI usage limits ·
How to move from Flica to Schwanki
- Gather the original notes or text for the cards you want to move out of Flica. Flica guide: Spaced repetition for language learning
- Put your vocabulary and context in a Google Doc or Sheet you control, or prepare a supported class file. Schwanki’s documented inputs and review workflow
- Connect the document or upload the file in Schwanki and check the extracted words in your Inbox. Schwanki’s documented inputs and review workflow
- Edit and approve the cards you want to study. Keep the original app available for its progress and features.