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Brainscape vs Engross
Both stand on study timer apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Brainscape combines confidence-based review scheduling with tools for creating and sharing flashcards. Its free individual plan covers typed cards and study, while unlimited AI creation and certified flashcards are listed with Pro.
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Engross brings timing, planning, reminders and focus reporting into one app, with distraction blocking on Google Play. It has a free option, while Premium pricing is listed as $5.99, paid once without a stated billing term.
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| Brainscape | Engross | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $7.99 a month | Engross Premium: $5.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Brainscape | Not published |
| Website | brainscape.com | engrossapp.com |
| On study timer apps | #1 of 43 | #3 of 43 |
Brainscape: what it does well
- Confidence ratings help schedule spaced-repetition reviews.
- AI can make cards from PDFs, documents, and presentations.
- Cards support formatted text, images, sounds, and GIFs.
- Free Basic includes unlimited typed flashcards.
What to know first
- Basic study is limited to 2,500 pre-loaded flashcards.
- Pro is listed at $7.99 a month, billed yearly.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
Engross: what it does well
- Customizable Pomodoro and stopwatch
- Tasks include subtasks and recurring schedules
- Focus charts show trends and history
- Automatic distracting-app blocking
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Premium billing period is unspecified
- Registered users’ email addresses are collected
- App data is backed up to cloud storage
- Absolute security is not guaranteed
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