Quizlet: Digital flashcards and online study tools Reviews 633

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 83 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the user experience, finding the website and app difficult to use due to numerous bugs, slow performance, and intrusive ads that disrupt studying. Customers also expressed frustration with the product, noting that essential features are now behind a paywall, and the platform no longer prioritizes learning. Some people were dissatisfied with the subscription model, particularly the auto-renewal process and the inability to export flashcards. Reviewers also mentioned issues with outdated study questions and inaccuracies in some modules.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

can't study terms and get into a flow state before an add pops up, can't learn a study set past the first go through (and if the set is big enough it won't even let you get through it all), horrible h... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I think the fact they put every single feature other than flashcards behind a paywall ridiculous. The whole site used to be free and almost every student I knew used it. To still call yourself a websi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful. Having to pay for a flashcard website is a joke. There's a ton of other websites that you can use that allow you to share, export, or combine study guides with ease. I can also go bu... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a fall from Grace 10 years ago, I remember when Quizlet was my saving grace in middle and high school. There were no ads, it was free and easy to use, and there were some really fun feautures... See more


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  1. Learning Center
  2. Study at Home School

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Quizlet is a lightning fast way to memorize vocabulary lists. It's like flashcards, but much more fun and interactive.


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

633 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely horrible and the devs/execs at the company should be ashamed of themselves

I used Quizlet for the bulk of my Spanish studying during high school, primarily using the site--particularly the Learn feature to customize and review advanced material that otherwise other sites wouldn't measure up to--as much as I hesitate to blame it on the economic system of capitalism or even pure greed, I side with the prevailing assessment that pay walling previously-free and vital feature is a terrible move and one that fully deserves condemnation. The executives at the site should be ashamed of themselves for implementing these changes when there are a multitude of other alternatives to further monetize their brand that do not impact the end user---the student.

May 16, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

Disappointing. I am a language teacher and paying Quizlet user since 2012. I enjoyed every improvement and was able to pass it on to my students until 2021/2022, when great features (like writing exercises and printing out flashcards) vanished to be replaced by a huge and ridiculous paywall. My students should be able to use my course materials for free, but they are bombarded with ads. Just not worth it anymore. Had to pay one more year to get my stuff out of there, but I am out for good and hope many teachers do the same.

April 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not sure how quizlet is getting one…

Not sure how quizlet is getting one stars from people who have said they have used it for years but now giving it a one star....only hope they gave a good review when they were using it for years....Im getting distracted. I use quizlet to review beepboop.us drills, its brill! The Chat option is a fantastic option. I have added a voice extension to Chrome which means I can talk to the chat...

April 12, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great platform.

Reviews filled by entitled people who want to recieve a 5* product without wanting to pay for any of it.
Quizlet is by far the best platform for flashcards and revision overall, and their new Q-Chat feature is quite possibly the best revision tool I have seen/used in my entire life, and is truly invaluable for humanities students like myself who can't really use the 'test' or 'match' tools on quizlet.
Whilst it is certainly on the more expensive side (£6/month), the platform is nonetheless an invaluable tool for revision, and I'm more than happy to pay for it.

April 8, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not renewing my subscription

I pay for Quizlet Plus bc sadly, it is the best flashcard app for ios for language learning.

However, I will not be renewing my subscription, primarily because of the *ANNOYING* and very distracting dashboard with pop up achievements and stars and notices. I'm not the only one to hate this, and yet Quizlet does not seem to care about their consumer base.

When I study, I need to go to the app or site, easily find ONLY my cards to edit them or to study. Quizlet, instead, decided that every deck that you have explored by other users should be located higher on your dashboard than YOUR OWN CARDS. Again, I do not want all extra garbage!!

I canceled my annual subscription and have a few months to find something better. Even if there is not a better replacement, I will not be returning to Quizlet until such time as they stop making the UI look like a used car circus lot with a screaming salesperson.

April 5, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paywall

Would honestly give a lower rating if I could. I've been using Quizlet since high school (I'm in college now). A lot of its services used to be free with ads, now everything is behind a paywall. Something that one genuinely helped me study is unusable now because they put "Learn" behind a paywall.
Not to mention that the prices they are asking for is insane. Some college students can barely even feed themselves, what makes Quizlet think that they can afford $8 a month for their services. Another issue is that Quizlet is mostly used by high schoolers, a lot of them don't even have a job. It's not worth it.

March 28, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst ever app quizlet plus I tried to…

Worst ever app quizlet plus I tried to see how it works and accepted trial and they charged without any notification and the guy Noah doesn’t reply he can’t even see the charge screenshot too asks me same question. Customer support sucks. And I didn’t get my refund back or reply never trusting this site

March 23, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used to love Quizlet

I used to love Quizlet. I used it all throughout high school, and well into my college education. It was an indispensable part of my study strategy. When they started putting things behind paywalls, I was disappointed, but I kept using it, because it was a great way to study terminology and prepare for exams. Now, even the learn feature is locked behind a paywall. I'm now looking for a suitable replacement, because this isn't worth it.

March 3, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute BS

Absolute BS. What would be the use of Quizlet and having students learn when you have to pay a hefty amount just to LEARN?? The Premium plan doesn't even do anything. Don't buy premium, and don't bother giving Quizlet a visit. There are other better FREE apps.

March 3, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You need to pay $35 a year to even make it worth your time…

Quizlet used to be a 5-Star studying tool until they got greedy. You only get access to some of their limited features now which barely function and honestly aren't worth your time anymore. There are plenty of free and just better, studying tools out there now that you need to pay for Quizlet to be the least bit effective. Just wish we had the old Quizlet back before they decided to suck money out of students.

February 28, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hardly works, even for paying members.

Long story short, I eventually caved and begrudgingly purchased quizlet plus in the attempt to improve my performance in class, but it turns out the paid for services (expert solutions and learn specifically) hardly function half the time. In short, don't waste your time or money on this fallen piece of garbage.

February 27, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

the app no longer works

the app no longer works. when you contact tech support they expect you to spend hours, days even explaining how they should fix it. like do your job man, so sorry i paid for premium. Don't pay them whatever you do, there are great apps out there, this is not one of them.

February 25, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used to be great, now it sucks

Used to be great! Until they started making you pay for everything. But hey atleast I get to keep the flashcards that I definetly couldn't make on my own. Quizlet sucks. Scum company trying to squeeze money out of students.

February 21, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

I mean what should I add, just look at the other reviews

February 20, 2023
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