Schwanki vs Lymi for Tutor Lesson Flashcards
Both Schwanki and Lymi turn tutor materials into flashcards, schedule reviews with FSRS, and import Anki history. Schwanki gives you a full-screen swipe feed for due cards. Lymi offers a tap-to-grade review screen and lets connected AI assistants add cards from lesson materials.
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Try the review demo| Workflow | Schwanki | Lymi |
|---|---|---|
| Where words come from | Class PDFs, Canva PDF exports, PowerPoint, screenshots, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. | Tutor materials you supply, including PDFs, copied chats, transcripts, and whiteboard photos. |
| How you make a card | Review extracted vocabulary in the Inbox and edit or approve the suggestions you want to keep. | Add cards through a connected AI assistant or select words with Smart add. |
| How you review | Reveal and rate due cards in a full-screen phone feed. FSRS schedules the next review. | Reveal and tap a grade for one card at a time. FSRS schedules the next review. |
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 ·
Lymi
- Lymi describes its app and features on the public site. Confirm the offer in Lymi before paying. Lymi app and plan information ·
- Lymi exports decks you own; its library export excludes decks shared with you. Lymi docs: Export your decks ·
How to move from Lymi to Schwanki
- Open a deck you own in Lymi, open its menu, and choose Export. Lymi docs: Export your decks
- Select Anki package and save the file when it is ready. Lymi docs: Export your decks
- Upload the package in Schwanki and verify a sample of your card content, media and due dates. Schwanki’s Anki migration guide
What happens when your tutor shares a Canva PDF?
In Schwanki, upload the PDF, approve the vocabulary in your Inbox, and see the cards in your swipe feed as they come due. In Lymi, upload the PDF with Smart add, pick the words you want, and review them from its Today screen.
Common questions
Do both tools work with Preply lesson materials?
Yes. In both cases, bring the material yourself. For example, paste a copied lesson chat into Lymi or upload a Canva PDF from your tutor to Schwanki.
Does Schwanki require an Anki deck?
You can start with class notes alone. Anki import is available for learners who already have cards and want to carry over their progress.