Anki is best for power-user decks. Neurako is best for capture-first FSRS.
Anki wins when you need mature community decks, unusual note types, or add-on-heavy desktop workflows. Neurako wins when you want FSRS on by default, free iOS and Android apps, and AI cards from photos, audio, or text — with .apkg text import when you bring cards over.
Anki vs Neurako
| Feature | Anki | Neurako |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Desktop and AnkiDroid are free. AnkiMobile (iOS) is a one-time $24.99 App Store purchase. As of September 2026 — AnkiMobile price from the App Store; confirm before purchase. | Free on iOS, Android, and web. Pro $6.99/mo or $59.99/year for higher limits. |
| Free tier | Full study on desktop and Android at no cost; the native iOS app, AnkiMobile, is a one-time $24.99 purchase (AnkiWeb works free in a browser). As of September 2026 — AnkiMobile price from the App Store; AnkiWeb is free in a browser. | Free includes FSRS study, 25 monthly AI units, 50 decks, and 1,000 cards. |
| Spaced repetition algorithm | SM-2 by default; optional native FSRS in deck options (since 2023). As of September 2026 — Anki docs describe SM-2 default and optional FSRS. | FSRS from the first deck — no toggle required. |
| Anki import | Native .apkg is the source of truth. As of September 2026 — Neurako import preserves card text, not scheduling history. | Web imports .apkg text cards; tools.neurako.com/apkg-to-csv converts for Open in Neurako. Review history and most media do not transfer. |
| AI card capture | No built-in AI card capture; add-ons or external tools fill the gap. As of September 2026 — Anki core has no first-party AI capture. | Photo, audio, and text capture within monthly AI units (25 free / 500 Pro). |
| Ads | No ads in Anki/AnkiDroid/AnkiMobile. As of September 2026 — official Anki clients are ad-free. | No ads over study sessions. |
| Platforms | Desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux), AnkiDroid, AnkiMobile (iOS), AnkiWeb. As of September 2026 — check each store listing for current builds. | Web, iOS, and Android. |
| Offline | Strong offline-first local collections on desktop and mobile clients. As of September 2026 — Anki remains the stronger offline-first option. | Mobile apps can queue reviews offline; primary sync is cloud-based rather than local-first. |
Choose Anki if
- You rely on large community decks, cloze templates, or add-ons that only exist in the Anki ecosystem.
- Offline-first desktop study and local collection control are non-negotiable.
- You already paid for AnkiMobile and your workflow is stable.
Choose Neurako if
- You want FSRS on by default and free review apps on iOS and Android.
- Your bottleneck is creating cards from lectures, whiteboards, or notes — not configuring note types.
- You will migrate card text via .apkg import or apkg-to-csv and accept a fresh FSRS schedule.
Import your Anki decks
Card text can move; review history, images, and audio generally do not.
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Export a .apkg
From Anki desktop, export the deck you want to bring over.
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Convert or import
Use tools.neurako.com/apkg-to-csv, or import the .apkg on Neurako web for text cards.
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Review with FSRS
Cards start on a fresh FSRS schedule — expect to rebuild media separately if you need it.
Bring Anki card text into Neurako.
Free on iOS and Android. Pro is $6.99/mo or $59.99/year when you need higher AI and deck limits.
Anki vs Neurako FAQs
Is Neurako a good Anki alternative for iOS or Android?
Yes if you want free mobile apps with FSRS on by default and AI capture. Stay on Anki if community decks, add-ons, or offline-first desktop control matter more.
Can I import Anki decks into Neurako?
Yes for card text. Use web .apkg import or the free apkg-to-csv tool, then Open in Neurako. Scheduling history and most media are not preserved.
Does Anki already have FSRS?
Yes. Anki includes optional native FSRS (enable in deck options); many collections still use SM-2. Neurako runs FSRS from the first deck without a toggle.
Why do people search for an Anki alternative on iOS?
AnkiMobile is a one-time $24.99 purchase as of September 2026, while AnkiDroid and desktop are free. Neurako's iOS app is free to download with optional Pro for higher limits.
Start your atelier of knowledge today.
Download on iOS or Android, or keep studying in the browser—the same decks, FSRS reviews, and quiz practice, with clear Free vs Pro limits.