Cobocards
German flashcard web app for team study, with Leitner reminders and apps that work offline
Summary table
| Company | CoboCards GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Study and Flashcard Apps |
| Headquarters | Markdorf, Germany |
| Founded | 2010 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Online flashcards, team study, Leitner eCoach, e-mail reminders, iPhone and Android apps, public pool, XML and CSV export, API |
| Pricing | Free: 2 flashcard sets; Pro: $5.6 per month for 1 month, $4.5 per month for 3 months ($13.5), $3.4 per month for 6 months ($20.3), one-off payment without automatic renewal |
| Best For | Small study groups that want shared flashcard sets and reminders at a low, non-renewing price |
| Replaces | Quizlet |
Full review
Cobocards is a flashcard service offered by CoboCards GmbH, Ravensburger Str. 32a, 88677 Markdorf, Germany. The imprint gives register number HRB 721654 at the Freiburg district court, VAT number DE270792093 and Patrick Plog as managing director.
The imprint traces Cobocards to a 2007 diploma thesis at a university of applied sciences, with the GmbH founded in January 2010. The home page claims over 100,000 users and over 10 million flashcards.
How studying works in Cobocards
Cobocards lets users build flashcards alone or in a team and study them with the Leitner eCoach, e-mail reminders and tutorials. The home page says the mobile apps work without an internet connection.
A pool of public flashcard sets covers more than 3,000 topics from users or professional authors. Cards print in three versions or export to XML and CSV, and an API exists for developers.
Cobocards plans and prices
Cobocards Free allows 2 flashcard sets with collaborative study, text formatting and XML or CSV export. Cobocards Pro removes the set limit and adds printing, tag-based learning, folders, merging of sets and CSV or XML import.
The pricing page shows Pro at $5.6 per month for one month, $4.5 per month for three months and $3.4 per month for six months. The terms say the contract is not extended automatically.
Terms and data at Cobocards
The terms state that the contract is with CoboCards GmbH and that users must be 12 or older. Users keep the copyright of their content, and publishing to the pool happens only after clicking Publish.
The terms add that visits are tracked anonymously with Google Analytics. The pages we read do not state a hosting location.
Where it falls short
Cobocards Free allows only 2 flashcard sets, so active users need Pro. The pricing page shows dollar amounts although the company is German. The home page still mentions Skype and Facebook login, which suggests parts of the text have not been refreshed. Hosting is not stated on the pages we read. For a free plan without a set limit, see Wooflash.
Is Cobocards right for you?
Friends and small classes who want shared flashcard sets, reminders and offline mobile study from a German company.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Team study with shared sets
- Leitner eCoach and e-mail reminders
- Apps that work without internet, per the home page
- Pro paid once, no automatic renewal
- Imprint with register and VAT number
Cons
- Free plan limited to 2 flashcard sets
- Prices shown in dollars
- Parts of the site text look dated
- Hosting not stated on the pages we read
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Team study with shared sets
- Leitner eCoach and e-mail reminders
- Apps that work without internet, per the home page
- Pro paid once, no automatic renewal
- Imprint with register and VAT number
Cons
- Free plan limited to 2 flashcard sets
- Prices shown in dollars
- Parts of the site text look dated
- Hosting not stated on the pages we read
Alternatives to Cobocards
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FAQ
Yes. Cobocards is run by CoboCards GmbH in Markdorf, Germany, and offers online flashcards, team study and mobile apps.
Cobocards Free allows 2 flashcard sets. Pro costs $5.6 per month for one month, $4.5 for three months and $3.4 for six months, paid once with no automatic renewal.
The Cobocards home page says the iPhone and Android apps can be used to study without internet.