AnkiDroid for iPhone? Free Options That Import Your Decks

No, there is no AnkiDroid for iPhone. AnkiDroid is Android-only, and the official Anki app for iPhone and iPad is AnkiMobile, a one-time purchase of about $25 ($24.99 in the US App Store as of October 2026). If you don't want to pay, there are two free routes: review in Safari with AnkiWeb, or use a free iPhone app that imports Anki's .apkg deck files, such as Deckbase or Noji.

Key takeaways

• AnkiDroid only runs on Android. There is no iOS version, and an iPhone can't install Android apps.
• AnkiMobile is the official iOS app: about $25 once, with free AnkiWeb sync, FSRS and offline study.
• AnkiWeb in Safari is free but only works online, and you can't import an .apkg file on it directly.
• Free apps such as Deckbase and Noji import your .apkg decks, but they don't sync with AnkiWeb, so you move decks over as files.

Contents

• Why there is no AnkiDroid for iPhone
• AnkiMobile vs free options
• How to move an Anki deck to your iPhone
• Which option to pick
• FAQ

Why there is no AnkiDroid for iPhone

AnkiDroid is a free, open-source Anki client built for Android. It is a separate project from the Anki desktop app and from AnkiMobile, and it has never had an iOS version.

Anki's app for iPhone and iPad is AnkiMobile, written by the lead developer of Anki and AnkiWeb. It is the only paid part of the Anki family. Its App Store listing(opens in a new tab) explains that sales of the app fund development of both the computer and mobile versions, which is why it is priced like a computer app. The desktop app, AnkiDroid and AnkiWeb stay free.

One more thing to watch for: the same listing warns that some App Store apps use "Anki" in their name but are not part of the Anki ecosystem. If you want the official app, check that the developer is Anki's.

AnkiMobile vs free options

Prices and features checked October 24, 2026. Deckbase is our product.

AnkiMobile: pay once, keep the full Anki setup

AnkiMobile uses the same SM-2 and FSRS schedulers as desktop Anki, syncs through a free AnkiWeb account, and stores images and audio on the device so you can study offline. It handles large decks and supports Family Sharing (except in India).

It is designed as a companion to the computer version. Some changes, such as editing note types, still need desktop Anki, and add-ons are not supported. Image occlusion cards made on a computer study fine, but you can't create them on the phone.

AnkiWeb in Safari: free, but online only

AnkiWeb(opens in a new tab) is a free companion to the computer version of Anki. Sign in at ankiweb.net in Safari and you can review the decks you synced from Anki on a computer or from AnkiDroid. It follows your FSRS settings, and you can add basic text-only cards there, but shared decks and media need the desktop app. Reviews need an internet connection.

Deckbase: a free app that imports your .apkg decks

Deckbase is a free flashcard app for iPhone, iPad, Android and the web. It imports .apkg files with their note types, images and audio. Each note type becomes its own deck with the card layout from your Anki templates. Reviews use FSRS by default, with SM-2 and Leitner available in settings, and the app keeps working offline.

What to know before you switch:

• The free plan imports up to 4 Anki decks a month. Images and audio count toward its 50 MB of storage.
• Deckbase does not sync with AnkiWeb. AnkiWeb does not allow third-party apps, so you move decks over as files.
• Your cards come over, but Anki's intervals and ease don't. FSRS starts scheduling the deck fresh.
• AI card creation from PDFs, notes and photos is on the paid plans, from $5.99 a month. Studying and importing are free.

Noji: free, with a paid Premium

Noji(opens in a new tab) imports .apkg and .colpkg files and works offline. It has a free version and a paid Premium plan. Noji doesn't say which scheduling algorithm it uses, so check its settings if FSRS matters to you.

RemNote also imports Anki decks(opens in a new tab), but it is a note-taking app first, so it suits you best if you want notes and flashcards in one place.

How to move an Anki deck to your iPhone

Into Deckbase (free):

1. Export the deck as an .apkg file. In Anki on a computer, go to File > Export, choose Anki Deck Package as the format, keep Include media ticked, and click Export. In AnkiDroid, open the deck's menu and choose Export.
2. Get the file onto your iPhone. AirDrop it, save it to iCloud Drive, or email it to yourself and save the attachment to the Files app.
3. Install Deckbase from the App Store(opens in a new tab) and create a free account.
4. Import the deck. Choose Import from Anki (.apkg), or Import Manually when you add cards, then pick the file in Files.
5. Check a few cards with images, audio or cloze deletions, then start reviewing. FSRS schedules the deck from your first review.

For other formats such as CSV or Excel, see the Anki import guides.

Into AnkiMobile (paid): sign in to the same free AnkiWeb account in Anki on your computer (or AnkiDroid) and in AnkiMobile, then sync both. Your decks and review history come across. Without AnkiWeb, AirDrop the .apkg file to your iPhone and open it in AnkiMobile.

Which option to pick

• You already use Anki on a computer, study shared decks such as AnKing, or want your full review history on the phone: buy AnkiMobile. It's a one-time cost with no subscription.
• You only need to review now and then and are usually online: use AnkiWeb in Safari for free.
• You want a free iPhone app for your existing decks and don't need AnkiWeb sync: import your .apkg files into Deckbase or Noji.

New to Anki altogether? Start with how to use Anki, and see FSRS vs SM-2 for how the schedulers differ.

FAQ

Is there an AnkiDroid app for iPhone?

No. AnkiDroid is only available for Android. The official Anki app for iPhone and iPad is AnkiMobile, which costs $24.99 in the US App Store as a one-time purchase.

Why is Anki free on Android but not on iPhone?

AnkiDroid is a separate open-source project for Android. AnkiMobile is made by Anki's lead developer, and its sales fund development of both the computer and mobile versions of Anki. That's why the desktop app, AnkiDroid and AnkiWeb are free while AnkiMobile is paid.

Can I use Anki on iPhone for free?

Yes, with limits. Sign in to AnkiWeb in Safari to review the decks you synced from a computer or AnkiDroid; it needs an internet connection. Or use a free app that imports .apkg files, such as Deckbase or Noji. Those apps don't sync with AnkiWeb.

Can I import an .apkg file on iPhone without AnkiMobile?

Yes. Deckbase and Noji both import .apkg files on iPhone. Deckbase's free plan imports up to 4 Anki decks a month, including their images and audio.

Will my Anki review history carry over to another app?

Not to Deckbase: your cards, media and note types come over, but Anki's intervals and ease don't, so FSRS schedules the deck fresh. AnkiMobile keeps your full history because it syncs with AnkiWeb.

Is AnkiMobile worth $24.99?

If you already use Anki on a computer, rely on shared decks such as AnKing, or want AnkiWeb sync, yes: it is a one-time cost with no subscription. If you mostly study on your phone and don't need AnkiWeb, a free app that imports .apkg files may be enough.

Get Deckbase for iPhone

Deckbase is free on the App Store(opens in a new tab) for iPhone and iPad, and also available on Android and the web from our download page. Import one Anki deck, review it for a week, and decide from there.

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Also see: Anki mobile alternatives · Anki alternatives · How to Use Anki · Anki import guides