SmartRecall
An exam-prep tool that automatically turns PDF study materials into editable AI flashcards and schedules reviews with SM-2 spaced repetition.
About SmartRecall
SmartRecall is an AI-powered flashcard study tool built for exam preparation. After users upload study materials such as PDFs, the AI extracts the key concepts and generates editable flashcards of multiple types—Q&A, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and case-based—and schedules review time for each card using the SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm to support long-term retention. According to its official website, it is suited to any exam that requires heavy memorization, including graduate entrance exams, medical licensing, the bar exam, CPA, and language proficiency tests. New accounts receive 20 AI credits upon registration (no credit card required), and each successfully generated card costs 1 credit; the free plan allows up to 3 decks and a 10MB PDF upload limit, while the paid plans increase the credit allowance and upload limit and add features such as study statistics, export, and advanced analytics.
Best for
Best use cases
Preparing for memory-heavy exams such as graduate entrance exams, medical licensing, the bar exam, CPA, and language proficiency tests
Having only PDF lecture notes or textbooks and wanting to quickly turn them into reviewable flashcards
Wanting to schedule daily review through spaced repetition instead of last-minute cramming
Features
AI-Generated Flashcards
After you upload study materials, the AI extracts key concepts and generates editable flashcards, cutting down the time spent organizing notes.
SM-2 Spaced Repetition
Schedules the review of each card at the right time using the SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm, supporting long-term memory.
Multiple Card Types
Supports multiple card types, including Q&A, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and case-based cards.
Active Recall First
The AI turns raw material into focused review prompts, so users can spend their time on active recall.
Pros
- Automatically extracts key concepts from PDFs and generates editable multi-type flashcards, saving the time of making cards by hand
- Built-in SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm that automatically schedules review time
- Sign up and get 20 AI credits to try it out without a credit card
Pricing Plans
Student
- Everything in Free, plus
- 200 credits per month
- Unlimited decks
- PDF upload up to 50MB
- Learning stats & reports
- Priority AI generation
Pro
- Everything in Student, plus
- 600 credits per month
- PDF upload up to 100MB
- Export flashcards
- Community templates
- Advanced analytics
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on SmartRecall's official website.