Let's start! Funny! Two cookie messages! I agree twice.
It's huge. A lot of Memrise videos on YouTube. 65 million people using it. Good values. Originating in the UK.
The website looks a bit old, but it is decent.
Pro plan is €4.34/month, yearly (€51.99) or Lifetime (€114.99), significantly cheaper than monthly (€22.99). Free version looks good!
NO custom flashcard lists! Confirmed by their AI buddy - surprising. Structured content only, not a full flashcard app.
Create your own word list
★ One free if succeeds - NO
★ Easy to start creating - NO
★ Easy to make a long list - NO
★ Easy to use keyboard only - NO
★ Automatic translations - NO
No custom lists at all.
Score: 0
Select an existing list + AI
★ Easy to select, find options - YES
★ Select a decent list - YES
★ Have more options to choose from - YES
★ Generate a list using AI - NO (not the focus of Memrise)
★ Take over a list from an image - NO (not the focus of Memrise)
Score: 60
Learn this list
Error hard first three, medium next two, perfect last two.
★ I can learn - YES
★ I have multiple options to answer - YES, varied (chosen by Memrise)
★ Errors repeated until answered correctly - YES
★ Prompt to rehearse again in time - YES
★ Strong spaced repetition algorithm - YES
Excellent, varied teaching methods. Native speaker videos offer great pronunciation support. Perfect Score.
Score: 100
Easy to use rating
★ Modern app, looks smooth - YES
★ Attractive colors, design or logo - OKAY (good, not outstanding)
★ Easy to start without hiccups - YES
★★ Actions easily performed - YES
Comfortable usability, good onboarding. Could improve aesthetic a bit.
Score: 90
Try to share, import, and export a list
★ Easily share one list - NO
★ Easily share all lists - NO
★ Export list to readable format (txt/csv) - NO
★ Import from simple format - NO
★ Export all lists at once - NO (can only request personal data export)
Score: 20
Special features
★ Native speaker videos
★ Interactive AI conversation buddies
★ Immersive conversation practice
Engaging media-based courses, nice conversational practice with AI.
Score: 60
Gaming elements
★ Points
★ Progress bars
★ Learning streak
Solid basic gamification. Encourages daily study well but nothing advanced.
Score: 60
Pro
★ Effective language learning
★ Authentic pronunciation videos
★ Good spaced repetition
Great language-learning platform if you don't need flashcards.
Score: 60
Cons
★ No custom word list creation
★ No flashcard customization
★ No list sharing/exporting
Closed content: structured format restricts customization severely.
Score: 40
Price
€22.99/month or better €51.99 yearly / €114.99 lifetime. Generous free version. Premium moderately priced long-term, extremely overpriced monthly.
Score: 60
Final:
Memrise is not exactly a flashcard app but a structured language learning platform with engaging native-speaker content. Ideal if your goal is pure language immersion without custom flashcards or word lists. Good free-to-start offer.
