![]() ![]() The only pre-made deck Pleco allows you to install are HSK words (it does come with all 6 decks though, sorted into different lists). There are many different downloadable decks in Anki, since anyone can make and share them.Some Anki flashcards do as well, but if you’re making your own, it’s a hassle to record a sound with every card (and your pronunciation may not even be that accurate). All of Pleco’s flashcards come with a sound file that demonstrates how to pronounce them.Pleco requires a bit more setup and customisation. Anki’s flashcards are easier to use off the bat.You cannot sync your Pleco flashcards (but can make backups) and can only add, edit or delete cards using your smartphone. Luckily, Pleco makes it very easy to add cards – after looking up a word in the dictionary, it just takes one press of a button. Pleco, however, is only available on smartphones (and iPads/iPods). ![]() (You can also just use it from your computer if you don’t have a smartphone.) It’s a lot easier to add/edit cards with your computer than with your smartphone. Anki is more computer-based – you download it onto your computer and can sync it with your smartphone, tablet, etc.Anki supports flashcards of all sorts – any language, and can even be used for different subjects like chemistry, or economics.Alternatively, you can buy a Pleco “bundle” that includes flashcards, more dictionaries, and other stuff, but that’s more expensive from US$39.95 up. Anki is mostly free (you have to pay to use it on iPhones, iPods and iPads) while Pleco’s flashcard program is mostly paid – the free version is very, very limited, but the good news is it only costs a one-off payment of US$14.95 (iOS) or US$9.95 (Android) to purchase it.Here are some basic differences between the two: I’ve used two different programs – Anki and Pleco ( see my full review of Pleco here). As many language learners know, flashcards and spaced-repetition software (SRS) are wonderful tools for learning new vocabulary. ![]()
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