Revisr: The Anki Alternative Built for UK Students
Revisr by MRVL is a spaced-repetition flashcard app that converts your class notes into exam-ready study decks, designed specifically for GCSE, A-Level, and university students in the UK.
What Sets Revisr Apart from Anki
When we launched Revisr in 2026, we noticed UK students spending hours manually typing flashcards into generic tools like Anki. Revisr skips that step entirely. Instead of building decks from scratch, you photograph your lecture notes or paste them in, and Revisr's note-to-flashcard system generates spaced-repetition decks automatically. The app also links your cards to your syllabus and generates mock exam questions tuned to your actual exam board, which Anki does not do. For students on a tight revision schedule, that difference matters.
How Revisr's Spaced Repetition Works
Revisr uses the same spaced-repetition science as Anki - showing you cards at intervals designed to move knowledge from short-term to long-term memory. The difference is timing. Revisr's scheduling adapts to your exam date and syllabus topic, so a card on photosynthesis for GCSE Biology gets reviewed differently than one for A-Level Chemistry. You study offline too, which is handy during commutes or in areas without data. The app syncs your progress across iOS and Android automatically once you're back online.
Generate Flashcards from Photos or Text
Revisr's photo OCR feature lets you point your phone at a whiteboard, textbook page, or handwritten notes and extract text instantly. Paste that text or type notes directly into the app, and Revisr generates flashcards on the spot. The free version creates up to 50 cards per session; Revisr Pro (£2.99 per month or £19.99 per year) removes that limit and unlocks unlimited flashcard generation. No manual typing. No wrestling with Anki's markdown syntax.
Mock Exam Questions Linked to Your Syllabus
Revisr tags every flashcard to your GCSE or A-Level syllabus, then uses that data to generate mock exam questions that match past paper difficulty and structure. Anki has no built-in awareness of UK exam boards or syllabus content. This means Revisr's mock exams actually prepare you for the format you'll face - multiple choice, short answer, essay structures - rather than generic trivia recall.
Free to Start, Pro at £19.99 a Year
The core app is free to download on iOS and Android. The free tier lets you generate up to 50 flashcards per study session, which is enough for light revision or testing the app first. Revisr Pro removes that cap and unlocks full unlimited flashcard generation, plus priority mock question access. At £19.99 per year (less than £1.67 per month), it's cheaper than most Anki hosting plans and requires zero setup.
Why Revisr Instead of Building Anki Decks Yourself
Anki is free and incredibly flexible, but it demands manual effort. You type or import every card, configure your own scheduling intervals, and manage your own study plan. For UK exam students facing tight deadlines, that overhead is wasted time. Revisr automates the deck-building and exam-prep steps, so you start studying immediately. It's built for the GCSE, A-Level, and university exam calendar, not general knowledge retention.
Start turning your notes into flashcards today - download Revisr free on iOS or Android.
Frequently asked questions
Is Revisr free or do I have to pay?
Revisr is free to download and use. You get up to 50 flashcards per session on the free tier. Revisr Pro costs £2.99 per month or £19.99 per year and unlocks unlimited flashcard generation.
Can I import Anki decks into Revisr?
Revisr works best with your own lecture notes or textbook excerpts. If you have Anki decks, you'd need to copy the text content and paste it into Revisr to generate new flashcards, rather than import the deck files directly.
Does Revisr work offline?
Yes. You can study your flashcards offline on iOS and Android. Your progress syncs when you reconnect.
Can Revisr generate mock exam questions?
Yes. Revisr generates mock exam questions tuned to your GCSE or A-Level syllabus and exam board. Anki has no built-in exam question generator.
What subjects does Revisr cover?
Revisr works with any subject you upload notes for - Maths, Sciences, History, Languages, Geography, and more. The app tags flashcards to your syllabus, so it adapts to your exam board and topic.
Is Revisr available on desktop?
Revisr is available on iOS and Android. You study on your phone or tablet; your progress syncs across devices.