Toly vs Anki
Both use spaced repetition. The difference is how much work the cards take, and how much control you want.
| Feature | Toly | Anki |
|---|---|---|
| Making a card | Type one word; the AI writes the back | You write both sides by hand |
| Scheduling | Automatic spaced repetition | Spaced repetition, highly configurable |
| Setup | Ready in a minute | Decks, note types, and settings to learn |
| Scan a page | Built in | ✕ |
| Pronunciation, examples, synonyms | Written for every word card | Add-ons or manual work |
| Shared community decks | ✕ | Thousands |
| Desktop and Android | ✕ iPhone and iPad only | ✓ |
| Price on iPhone | Free plan; PRO with 7-day trial | AnkiMobile is a one-time purchase |
| AI card writing | Built in (Google Gemini) | Through add-ons |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Hours to days |
| Customisation | Emoji per deck, edit any card | Templates, CSS, fields, scheduling options |
| Languages | 13 | Any (you write the cards) |
Based on public information about Anki as of September 2026.
Where Toly is different
Toly writes the back of each card for you (meaning, example, pronunciation, synonyms) and schedules it immediately. There are no note types or settings to learn. The trade-off: fewer knobs to turn, and it’s iPhone and iPad only.
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Questions
It depends on what you value. Toly saves time making cards; Anki gives you more control and more platforms.
Yes. Some people keep long-running decks in Anki and use Toly for new words they meet day to day.
Not yet: it’s planned for a future update.
Type your first word.
Toly writes the card. You just remember it.