It's close: Quizlet edges it 8.1 to 8.0, so the right pick depends on what you need. Quizlet wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Memrise on 1, with 1 tied.
High school and college students reviewing vocabulary and key terms for tests
Learners who want to understand and speak everyday language
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Quizlet | Memrise |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning | Learning |
| Category rank | #8 of 12 | #10 of 12 |
| Developer | Quizlet | Memrise Limited |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Quizlet better than Memrise?
It's close: Quizlet edges it 8.1 to 8.0, so the right pick depends on what you need. Quizlet wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Memrise on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Quizlet or Memrise?
Quizlet: Free with ads and study limits; Quizlet Plus removes ads and unlocks more. Memrise: Free with ads; Pro listed at $61.99 a year or $329.99 lifetime in the US App Store. On value for money, Quizlet scores higher.
Do Quizlet and Memrise work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Quizlet or Memrise?
Memrise scores higher on privacy (6.8/10). App Store label: identifiers may be used to track you; contact info, your content, IDs and usage data are linked to you. Google Play says device IDs may be shared with third parties.
Strengths and weaknesses
Quizlet
- Huge library of ready-made sets for common classes
- Several study modes keep review from getting stale
- Very quick to create and share your own sets
- Free plan has ads and limits Learn rounds and practice tests
- User-made sets can contain mistakes
- Its App Store label lists broad cross-app tracking
Quizlet is the quickest way to turn class notes into flashcards, and its huge library of shared sets means someone has often made yours already. Learn mode, matching games, practice tests and newer AI tools keep review varied, and you can now build sets straight from ChatGPT. The catch: the free plan has ads and limits Learn and Test, tracking is heavy, and shared sets can contain errors.
Full Quizlet review
Memrise
- Real people speaking real, everyday language
- AI chat partner for speaking practice
- An Editors' Choice app on the App Store
- The free plan is limited and shows ads
- No offline mode
- Community courses were moved out of the app
Memrise teaches the language people actually speak. Lessons are built around short videos of native speakers in everyday situations, and then you practice talking with MemBot, its AI chat partner. Official courses cover the popular languages, and newer extras add exam prep and stories. The free plan is limited and shows ads, there's no offline mode, and the old community courses no longer live in the app.
Full Memrise review
