Frequently asked questions
How do I add my first cards?
Tap the round + button at the bottom of the Study screen, type a word or phrase in your language, and the translation fills itself in. Tap swap to type in the other language instead. You can also add ready-made phrases: open Preset Collections with the collections button at the top of the Study screen, preview a collection and add the cards you want.
What's included for free?
Up to 40 cards in one language pair, automatic translation, notes, tags and favorites, Google and system voices, 11 preset collections (one per topic), Flashcards and Match practice with review of due cards and mistakes, your streak, weekly goal and overview stats, and iCloud sync.
Premium adds unlimited cards, all 30 preset collections, the AI collection generator and AI learning coach, the Speak, Listen, Type, Multiple choice and Fill in the blank practice modes, nearly 1,000 natural Speechify voices, card images, AI emoji suggestions and Emoji Mode, switching language pairs, and detailed analytics.
How much does Premium cost?
$5.99/month, $39.99/year with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers (yearly plan only), or $99.99 once for lifetime access. Limited-time offers such as $19.99/year (no trial) may appear in the app. Prices are in USD and vary by country or region; the App Store shows your price before you buy. See the Terms of Use.
Do I need an account?
No. Flippin works without an account. Sign in with Apple is optional and syncs your profile, streak and subscription across devices. Your cards sync through iCloud either way. The AI features need you to sign in so your Premium status can be checked.
How do I restore my purchase on a new device?
Tap Restore Purchases at the bottom of any Premium screen, or in Settings › Subscription. If you signed in with Apple, signing in on the new device also brings your subscription along.
How do I cancel Premium?
Open iOS Settings › your name › Subscriptions, then cancel Flippin. You keep Premium until the end of the period you paid for. For refunds, contact Apple; App Store purchases are handled by Apple.
How does practice decide which cards I see?
Review due cards starts with the cards that are due (most overdue first), then your mistakes, then new cards, up to 10 per session. Each answer updates the card's mastery and schedules its next review a few days to a few weeks later. You can also practice your Mistakes, or your Weak, Learning or Strong cards, from the Practice tab.
Which languages are supported?
You can learn any pair of 32 languages, and the app itself is available in 34 languages. See the full list on Languages. With the free plan you study one language pair; switching to another pair is part of Premium. Your own (native) language can be changed for free.
Do my cards sync between my iPhone and iPad?
Yes, through iCloud, as long as both devices are signed in to the same iCloud account and iCloud is on for Flippin. Your cards, tags, practice history and progress sync; images you added and saved pronunciations are stored on each device.
What do I need to run Flippin?
An iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or later (iPadOS 18 on iPad).
Common issues
Translation isn't filling in
- Check your internet connection. Offline, translation works only for languages installed for Apple's on-device translation.
- Make sure automatic translation is on: Settings › Card Management.
- Try a shorter phrase, or type the translation yourself.
No sound when I tap the speaker
- Check the volume and the Silent Mode switch.
- Try another voice in Settings › Text-to-Speech. Offline, Flippin uses the system voice.
- If a pronunciation sounds wrong, clear saved pronunciations in the Text-to-Speech settings.
Speak practice doesn't hear me
- Allow Flippin to use the microphone and speech recognition in iOS Settings › Flippin.
- Hold the button while you speak, in a quiet place.
- You can always type the answer instead.
Cards aren't syncing
- Check that you're signed in to iCloud and that iCloud is on for Flippin.
- Make sure you have free iCloud storage.
- Give it a few minutes, then open Flippin on the other device.
Still stuck?
Email support@flippin.app with your device, iOS version and what happened. Screenshots help.
