Retrieve: Flash Cards Done Right

Hey Product Hunt!

I’m Scott, the solo iOS developer behind Retrieve.

I built Retrieve because I wanted a flashcard app with real algorithmic rigor that actually felt like a native, modern iOS app—without locking core utilities behind a monthly subscription.

While legacy options suffer from dated interfaces and newer AI apps aggressively gate basic features behind recurring fees, Retrieve takes a different path: modern FSRS spaced repetition, fully native performance, and a transparent one-time purchase.

With Retrieve, you get:

• Proven FSRS Spaced Repetition: Smart scheduling that maximizes retention while minimizing review time.

• Native iOS Integrations: Dynamic home screen widgets, image occlusion, and cloze deletion support.

• Global Search & Seamless Import: Search across all your decks instantly, plus full .apkg support to bring your existing Anki libraries over.

• Zero Infrastructure, 100% On-Device: Fast, private, and lightweight (built with SwiftData), with CloudKit sync coming next.

• No Subscriptions: Core study features are completely free. Upgrade once to unlock power utilities—pay once, keep forever.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, and feature requests. Thanks for checking it out!