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How to get an Anki deck on your iPhone

Most people searching for an Anki deck for iPhone want study cards they can review on the go, not a generic set made by someone else. The most useful deck is one built from your own lectures, readings and slides, because that is what you will be tested on.

Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages as your source
Review and edit every card before you study or export it
Spaced repetition schedules reviews at the right time
Export to Anki on Plus and study the deck in AnkiMobile on iPhone

Example flashcards for studying Anki on an iPhone

What is the official Anki app for iOS called?AnkiMobile, which syncs with AnkiWeb so your decks stay current across devices.

What is spaced repetition?A review method that shows each card again at growing intervals, timed to when you are about to forget it.

What file format is used to share an Anki deck?A .apkg package, which contains the cards and any media they use, such as images or audio.

Why should each flashcard hold one fact?Each card is graded as a single recall, so a card with several facts is hard to judge and hard to remember fully.

What should you do when you forget a card during review?Mark it as forgotten so it returns sooner, because the scheduler lengthens the gap as your recall improves.

Generate the full set

Starts from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at growing intervals, timed to when you are about to forget them, so review time goes to the cards you need.

Export to Anki

On Plus, export your cards to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV, then open the deck in AnkiMobile on your iPhone.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a file, paste notes or take a photo of a textbook page or whiteboard.

Review the cards

Check the generated flashcards, edit any that need work, and remove the ones you do not need.

Study or export

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export an Anki deck to sync and study on your iPhone on Plus.

DeckOwl reads your source material and drafts flashcards with questions on one side and answers on the other. You can edit each card before exporting, which matters because a card with a clear, single fact is easier to recall than one that mixes several ideas.

Once the deck is ready, Plus exports it in Anki format. AnkiMobile, the official Anki app for iOS, can then open it on your iPhone, and AnkiWeb sync keeps your progress consistent across devices.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study an Anki deck on my iPhone?

Install AnkiMobile, the official Anki app for iOS, and sign in to AnkiWeb to sync your decks. Your cards and review history then stay the same on your phone and computer.

How many cards should I make for one lecture?

Aim for roughly one fact per card, and usually somewhere between 15 and 40 cards for a dense lecture. If a card needs a long answer, split it into two cards.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki for free?

No, exports are a paid feature. Anki export is included in Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, while the free plan lets you study in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No credit card is needed to start. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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