Cram
Cram is a flashcard platform for creating, studying and sharing digital cards.
What Cram is
Cram is a flashcard platform for creating, studying and sharing digital cards. Users can make decks by entering terms, adding hints and uploading images, or browse more than 7 million sets created by students and educators. Study options include Card, Memorize, Cram and Games modes. Cram Mode uses spaced repetition similar to the Leitner system. Flashcards can be studied online or offline, and a user’s library syncs across mobile devices and desktop. Folders help organize sets, while search includes smart filters. The service is available on Android, iOS, macOS and the web. Its app listing advertises one-tap Google Sign-In. Google Play states that user data is encrypted in transit and that users can request data deletion. The free plan is listed as free and includes custom flashcard creation, hints and image uploads, access to 7+ million sets, and mobile/desktop sync. Android support is listed at [email protected].
Good
- Access to over 7 million flashcard sets.
- Four study modes are available.
- Cram Mode uses spaced repetition.
- Study cards online or offline.
- Flashcard libraries sync across mobile and desktop.
Watch out
- User data is encrypted in transit, according to Google Play.
- Data deletion requires a user request.
Who it suits
Cram suits learners who want to create their own flashcards or use existing sets across mobile and desktop. Its offline study option may also suit people who need to review without an internet connection.
Verdict
Cram combines custom decks, a large shared set library and several study modes, with offline use and syncing. It may fit learners looking for free digital flashcards across devices.
Plans and prices
From Cram's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Create, study, print and share flashcards · free accounts |
The facts
Each one read from Cram's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Apple availability
- The Apple listing is free, supports iPhone and iPad, and is not verified for macOS.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Apple features
- The app version history lists Preview, Learn, Test, Spaced Repetition and Cram modes, folders, media attachments, cloud sync, search, read-aloud and offline support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Device sync
- The app listing says a user's library synchronizes between mobile devices and desktop.checked 15 Oct 2026
- GetApp feature coverage
- GetApp lists images, hints, multilingual cards, text-to-speech, folders, privacy controls, spaced repetition, card-range study and mobile apps.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: app and subscription complaints
- Trustpilot reviewers report the iOS app becoming unavailable, recurring charges they did not recognize, ads despite payment and weak customer support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: browser and printing bugs
- Capterra reviewers report missing cards in Firefox, lost spaces between words and corrupted spacing when printing to PDF.checked 15 Oct 2026
What it does
- Card creation
- The mobile listing says users can enter terms, add hints and upload images without a premium subscription.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Data deletion
- Google Play states that users can request deletion of their data.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Flashcard creation
- Users can manually enter terms, add hints and upload images when creating custom decks.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Flashcard library
- The service is reported to contain more than 68 million flashcards.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play data safety
- Google Play says the app may share personal and activity data, encrypts data in transit and lets users request deletion.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play downloads and update
- Google Play shows more than 1 million downloads and an update dated August 25, 2026.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations and export
- GetApp lists exporting sets to Microsoft Excel or Google Drive, plus merging and copying sets.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Languages
- Flashcards can be created in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Polish and Portuguese.checked 15 Oct 2026
- License
- A software comparison table classifies Cram.com as proprietary rather than open source.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: reliability and ads
- G2 reviewers report cards or saved sets disappearing, slow performance, plain design and advertisements obstructing study material.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: saving and account reliability
- Trustpilot reviewers describe unexpected logouts, unsaved edits, vanished cards and sets reverting after updates.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: user-content concern
- A Trustpilot reviewer said an essay containing their full name appeared publicly and that removal assistance was not provided.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Notable news
- A StudyMode press release dated April 24, 2014 announced the Stellar Speller game, which reused Cram flashcards and followed the Jewels of Wisdom game.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The app works online and offline for studying flashcards.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Company profile
- Crunchbase describes Cram as a Los Angeles-based for-profit flashcard platform founded in 2001 by Daren Klum, acquired by StudyMode in 2014, with 11–50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- FlashcardExchange.com, the predecessor to Cram.com, began in January 2001.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free functionality
- The listed Cram.com functionality is available free of charge, including creating personal flashcards.checked 15 Oct 2026
The full review of Cram
Overview
Cram is for learners who want to revise with digital flashcards rather than follow a full course or study guide. Its strongest case is the combination of free deck creation, multiple practice modes and offline study; learners who need a structured syllabus or broader teaching materials should look elsewhere.
Study from your own cards or draw on a large library of student- and educator-created sets. Cram runs on Android, iOS, macOS and the web, and syncs a flashcard library across mobile devices and desktop, making it a flexible option for switching between study sessions and screens.
For broader revision resources, see Study Guide Websites.
Key features
Make and manage decks
Custom cards can include terms, hints and uploaded images, which gives learners room to tailor practice to their own notes and material. The library of more than 7 million sets offers a quicker starting point, but because those sets are created by students and educators, Cram is a better fit for finding card-based practice than for relying on a single, consistently organized course.
Folders help group sets, while search with smart filters helps find material again as a collection grows. These tools are useful for learners who build or save decks across subjects, though they do not turn flashcards into a broader lesson or study guide.
Practice in different ways
Card, Memorize, Cram and Games modes give users several ways to work through flashcards. Cram Mode uses spaced repetition similar to the Leitner system, which suits learners who want repeated review rather than simply turning through cards once. Practice questions are also supported, but the platform’s core remains flashcard study.
Study across devices
Offline study is a practical advantage for revision away from a reliable connection. Syncing across mobile devices and desktop lets users keep their flashcard library in reach across platforms. One-tap Google Sign-In is advertised, and Google Play says user data is encrypted in transit and that users can request data deletion.
Pricing
Cram’s Free plan costs nothing and includes custom flashcard creation, hints and image uploads, access to 7+ million sets, and mobile/desktop sync. It is a strong fit for learners who want core flashcard study without a subscription; there is no paid tier described here to weigh against it.
Platforms
Cram is available on Android, iOS, macOS and the web. Offline access and library syncing make that range particularly useful for learners who study on a phone and continue on a desktop.
Who it's for
Cram suits students and other learners who retain material through repeated question-and-answer practice, want to make their own decks or search community-created sets, and value offline access. It is less suited to readers looking for complete subject lessons, guided exam preparation or a clearly defined syllabus.
Pros and cons
- Pros: The free plan includes deck creation, image and hint support, access to 7+ million sets and cross-device sync, so learners can build and review without paying.
- Pros: Four study modes, including spaced-repetition Cram Mode, offer more than simple card flipping.
- Pros: Offline study supports revision when an internet connection is unavailable.
- Cons: The large shared library is created by students and educators, so learners seeking a uniform, syllabus-led resource may need a more structured alternative.
- Cons: Flashcards and practice questions are a narrower study format than a full course or study-guide service.
Alternatives
For revision built around written resources rather than flashcards, Save My Exams offers Premium resources through monthly and three-monthly plans alongside a free plan. MathsGenie may suit learners focused on past papers and mark schemes across subjects and exam boards; its free plan allows 20 energy a week.
Revision Village offers a free subset of topics within a course, mobile app access and dedicated support for one course, making it a course-oriented alternative. SparkNotes is a better fit for study guides: its free plan includes all study guides without sign-up, while SparkNotes PLUS Monthly costs $5.99 a month plus tax and adds ad-free access and study tools.
ZNotes provides syllabus-aligned notes and chapter-wise quiz questions on its Always Free plan, so it fits learners who want revision materials beyond flashcards. BBC Bitesize is a free alternative for personalised learning, which requires a free BBC account. LitCharts is another study-guide option, with a free account and an A+ plan at $5.95 a year. Cognito suits web-based revision through flashcards and exam questions; Cognito Pro costs £9.99 a month and removes weekly caps.
Verdict
Choose Cram if you want free, flexible flashcard practice with custom decks, a large shared library and offline access across devices. Its main limitation is also its focus: learners who need a guided course, syllabus-led material or fuller study guides should choose a resource built for those needs instead.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.cram.com/ or use Cram on Android, iOS or macOS.
- Use the advertised one-tap Google Sign-In option if you want to sign in that way.
- Create a deck by entering terms, adding hints or uploading images.
- Browse existing sets, then organize saved sets with folders and smart-filter search.
- Study online or offline using Card, Memorize, Cram or Games mode.
Limits worth knowing
The free plan costs nothing and includes custom flashcard creation, hints and image uploads, access to 7+ million sets, and mobile/desktop sync. No additional free-plan quota is described.
Questions
Is Cram free?
Yes. Its free plan is listed as free.
What does the free plan include?
It includes custom flashcard creation, hints and image uploads, access to 7+ million sets, and mobile/desktop sync.
Which platforms support Cram?
Cram is available on Android, iOS, macOS and the web.
Can I study without an internet connection?
Yes. Cram supports online and offline flashcard study.
How does Cram Mode work?
Cram Mode uses spaced repetition similar to the Leitner system.
Can I request deletion of my data?
Google Play states users can request data deletion; it also says data is encrypted in transit.
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