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September 2026
GPL-3.0
Learning
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 23 Aug 2026We checked that the link to the project still resolves.
- 14 Aug 2026We read the licence text itself (COPYING). No unusual restrictions were stated.
- 2 Sept 2026We read the project's own documentation and found signs that it may no longer be maintained.
Where this sits among the 38 tools we list in Learning
- Works without using a terminal30 of 38
- No API key required30 of 38
- Keeps your data on your own machine13 of 38
- Runs on a phone alone14 of 38
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed19 of 38
Only 2 of the 38 meet all of the conditions above.
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
A semi-official Android port of Anki, the open-source spaced repetition system: make cards for what you want to remember and the app schedules them just before you would forget. Works standalone on the phone and can sync with desktop Anki, and existing shared decks can be imported. Android only - the iPhone version is a separate paid app. It schedules your revision; it does not write the cards for you.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineNot required
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Anki-Android FAQ
- Is Anki-Android free?
- The source is open, but the build distributed through the app store may be a paid download. Check the store listing before installing.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Anki-Android?
- You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.
- Does Anki-Android work on a phone?
- Yes, it works on a phone.
- Can I use Anki-Android commercially?
- The licence is GPL-3.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anki-Android (this page) | Not needed | Not needed | No | Yes | Yes |
| mnemosyne | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Not verified |
| Quizlet | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | Yes | Not verified |
| scholarsome | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.