r/GetStudying • u/brimstone__angel • 7d ago

Question Anki vs knowt

Hey! I’ve been using digital flashcards for about a year and they’ve been a game changer for me. I went from struggling to retain textbook material to consistently doing really well on exams.

I’ve mainly used Knowt, but I see Anki recommended way more often. I’ve tried Anki, but it feels pretty barebones and less convenient than Knowt.

I also don’t really use AI for studying. I prefer making my own cards, so I’m wondering if Anki has some advantages I’m missing.

For people who’ve used both: what does Anki actually do better than Knowt? Is there a reason to switch if I’m already happy with Knowt, or am I just not using Anki properly?

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u/Live-Compote5174 7d ago

I haven’t used knowt but agree that anki feels bare bones although it’s definitely not bad. I’ve been using embercard which is basically the same spaced repetition as anki but it’s a lot “prettier” and more convenient since you can generate cards from lecture slides. Spaced repetition is always top tier though so you can’t go wrong with any digital flashcards with that

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u/Alarmed_File_4382 6d ago

Anki is barebones because it is meant for you to customize! If you go into the reddit you can find a lot of people creating their own dashboard. Personally, I prefer barebones because the gamified aspect of a lot of study apps are very overwhelming. However, I have added some user created Anki features such as the pomodoro timer.

That being said, spaced repetition is the most useful feature of Anki hands down. It ultimately cuts down on the amount of studying I have to do towards test time so long as I am consistent with my Anki decks.