Language flashcards for iPhone and iPad
Say your answer out loud. TurnCards listens, grades it on your device and shows how close your pronunciation is. Build vocabulary in Spanish, French, Italian, German or Japanese by speaking it, with spaced repetition doing the scheduling.
Eight ways to study
Every mode uses the same cards and the same spaced-repetition schedule, so switching never costs you progress.
Hear the word, say the translation. Two tries, then the answer is shown and spoken.
Voice-gradedPick the right meaning from four. Quiet enough for the train.
No micPair words against the clock. Five in a row earns a combo.
GameA real sentence with a blank. Say or type the missing word.
In contextRepeat after a native voice. Scored for match, clarity and syllable stress.
AccentHear a full example sentence, then say it back at the same pace.
SentencesHands-free audio loop that keeps playing with the screen locked.
CommuteA bit of everything in one session, card by card.
VarietySpeak
On-device speech recognition listens while you talk. Close counts — synonyms, alternate answers and small slips are accepted.
Pronunciation
Repeat after the native voice and get a score with its parts spelled out — then play yours and theirs back to back.
You emphasized beat 1; the native speaker emphasizes beat 2.
Every day
Open the app and the next step is waiting. Leave it, and your progress follows you to the Lock Screen.
Pick 10, 20, 30 or 50 cards a day and watch the ring close.
One missed day a week is covered automatically. Evening nudges if you haven't studied.
Save your favorite setup once, start it in one tap from Today or a widget.
The cards you keep missing, gathered into one deck for a focused drill.
Your session's progress on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.
Goal ring, streak and one-tap sessions on your Home and Lock Screen.
Decks
Start with the free library, find your level in three minutes, or move your existing cards over in one step.
A closer look
Follows your iPhone's appearance, with five accent colors, a warmer theme and alternate app icons.
Why TurnCards
TurnCards tests the skill you're building: understanding a spoken word and saying the answer back.
| TurnCards | Many flashcard apps | |
|---|---|---|
| How you answer | Out loud, graded by voice | Type, tap or grade yourself |
| Pronunciation | Native voice on every card, plus a pronunciation score | Audio varies; scoring is rare |
| Grading | Lenient: synonyms and small slips count | Exact match or self-graded |
| Scheduling | Modern spaced repetition (FSRS) | Varies by app |
| Ways to study | Eight modes on one schedule: speak, type, tap or just listen | Varies by app |
| Privacy | On your device and your own iCloud. No account, no servers | Usually an account |
| Cost | Free with small ads. Optional ad-free upgrade | Often a subscription for full access |
Languages
Library decks pair with English and run from beginner to advanced. Build or import decks in any language your iPhone can speak.
The app itself is available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German and Japanese.
Pricing
Every study mode, deck and feature is free. Ads stay out of your way — never in the middle of a card.
Everything, with a small banner while you study and an occasional break at the end of a lesson.
No banners, no breaks. Or pay once: $14.99 for life.
TurnCards is built by one person. A tip keeps it going.
US prices shown; your App Store shows your local price.
Free to download. No account. Everything stays on your iPhone.
