Revisr by MRVL: a Brainscape alternative built for UK exam prep
Revisr by MRVL is an AI flashcard app that converts class notes into spaced-repetition study cards tuned to GCSE, A-Level, and university syllabuses, with built-in mock exam generators and offline study.
What makes Revisr different from Brainscape
When we built Revisr, we designed it specifically for UK students sitting structured exams, not general memorisation. Brainscape is a community flashcard platform where users search for existing decks; Revisr generates your personalised cards from your own notes. You photograph or paste lecture notes into the app, and Revisr's note-to-flashcard AI creates 50+ study cards per session (on Revisr Pro), tagged to your syllabus. This means your flashcards match exactly what your teacher covers, not what someone uploaded to the internet. For GCSE, A-Level, and university students, that alignment matters more than deck size.
Spaced repetition and mock exams built in
Revisr by MRVL combines three study tools that Brainscape requires separate subscriptions for. The free version offers spaced-repetition scheduling to show you cards when you're most likely to forget them. Revisr Pro (£2.99/month or £19.99/year) unlocks unlimited flashcard generation, mock exam questions auto-generated from your notes, and syllabus tagging so cards stay organised by topic. Mock exams simulate the real paper format, giving you timed practice under exam conditions. Brainscape's strength is breadth (millions of community decks); Revisr's strength is precision (cards built from your actual notes).
Photo OCR import and offline study
Revisr recognises handwritten or printed lecture notes via photo OCR, so you don't have to type notes into the app. Snap a page of your notebook, and Revisr converts it into readable text and generates flashcards automatically. Both Revisr and Brainscape offer offline study mode, but Revisr's offline works because it's built into a native iOS and Android app. As of June 2026, Revisr runs entirely on device, meaning no dependency on internet syncing during exam season when you need reliability most.
Pricing and free tier
Revisr is free to download on iOS and Android, with a limited free tier that lets you generate flashcards and study with spaced repetition. Revisr Pro costs £2.99/month or £19.99/year and removes generation limits, unlocks mock exams, and adds unlimited flashcard creation (50+ cards per study session). Brainscape's free tier is similar, but Brainscape's paid subscription is subscription-only (no annual discount). For UK students on a budget, Revisr's annual plan at £19.99 is a one-time choice per academic year.
Built for UK exam boards
Revisr's syllabus tagging feature lets you label flashcards by exam board (Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Pearson, etc.) and qualification level (GCSE 9-1, A-Level, IB, university). Brainscape has no exam-board awareness, so deck creators must manually label them (if they do at all). This means when you're revising for a specific exam board's paper, Revisr shows you only the cards relevant to your specification, not generic study decks from other countries or qualification levels. It's a small feature, but it saves hours filtering irrelevant material before an exam.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I import Brainscape decks into Revisr?
No. Revisr generates new flashcards from your lecture notes using its AI note-to-flashcard engine. It's designed to replace the deck-search workflow, not import existing decks. If you have study material in text form, Revisr can turn it into personalised flashcards in seconds.
Is Revisr free or do I need to pay?
Revisr is free to download. The free tier lets you generate flashcards and study with spaced repetition. Revisr Pro (£2.99/month or £19.99/year) unlocks unlimited generation, mock exams, and removes card limits.
Does Revisr work offline?
Yes. Once flashcards are generated in Revisr, you can study offline without internet. This is useful during exam season when you need reliable, uninterrupted study sessions on the tube, in libraries, or at home.
What's the difference between Revisr and community flashcard apps?
Revisr generates flashcards from your own notes, so they match your syllabus exactly. Community apps like Brainscape let you search decks made by other users, which is useful for general topics but may not align with your specific exam board or teacher's focus.
Can Revisr generate mock exams?
Yes, on Revisr Pro. The mock exam generator creates timed exam-style questions from your study notes, simulating the real paper format so you can practise under exam conditions.