The clunky Anki? felt like you need to code using Anki? plugins that fail to update? are all things we hear when interviewing 889 of anki users.

I guess the question we want to ask is: “why do most people give up before they learn how to properly use ANKI?”

Don’t get me wrong, I think Anki is a good app (previous user myself) for Active Recall & Space repetition… but it is only good when you know how to use it.

This is the problem we discovered after talking to almost 900 users, we found that most people who tried to use Anki, give up before they could actually learn how to use it.

The clunky UI, the how-tos of hundreds of plugins, syncing discrepancy, and the organizational mess all contributed to the huge learning curve of Anki.

And we want to solve that!

Xon is the evolution of Anki, with better design, real time syncing, easy organization, AI assisted features, and so much more.

I was surprised by how many people did not get the full benefit of active recall & space repetition, but not anymore with XON!

Introducing ✨XON ✨

Here’s why this maybe the next best Flashcard App🚀 (www.xon.so)

1) AI Flashcard Generation✨

“making flashcards manually takes hours everyday.” was said by numerous anki users, making time spent in not actually studying but copying and pasting to flashcard. Well, our pdf2anki-driven AI Flashcard Generation got you! Now with seamless .apkg import XON essentially becomes a comprehensive flashcard learning management system.

2) Smart Assist Review 💁

XON is poised to enhance learning with AI. Previously when doing flashcard, there wasn’t really any feedback system that govern your actual retention while reviewing the cards. A lot of our users skim through the question or even become a “word-association machine” regurgitating answers without truly processing the question. Here we have Smart Assist Review in Xon, which encourages user to type in their answers for personalized learning feedback, so that they know what they got right? got wrong? and even get extra contextual information to reinforce users"‘learning. No More “cheating” your way through your review!

3)Smart Spaced Repetition 🧠

“I keep forgetting what I memorized after a couple days” is what our users previously have said. Well Xon’s Space Repetition algorithm prevents forgetting, optimizing learning and retention by intelligent spacing our review sessions to solidify your knowledge effectively.

4) Collaborative Learning Network 🤝

“studying alone can be challenging and boring”.

XON's Collaborative Learning Network enhances the studying experience by addressing the challenges and boredom associated with studying alone. With XON, you can connect with a community of learners and tap into the power of collaboration. Engage in friendly competition and motivation through the leaderboard feature, where you can track your progress and compare your performance with others. Additionally, the deck library enables users to collaborate by sharing and accessing study materials created by fellow learners. By fostering collaboration and providing a platform for shared knowledge, XON transforms studying into an interactive and engaging experience.

Design Features: Why XON stand out in design?

Different Flashcard Types

Choose from classic flashcards, interactive fill-in-the-blanks, or Image occlusion cards for visual learning. Perfect for every subject and learner’s style

Study Mode

XON's three study modes (Learn New Cards, Cram Mode, and Review Cards) provide users with versatile and personalized study options to suit individual learning needs and situations.

In the "Learn New Cards" mode, only newly introduced cards that haven't been seen before are reviewed. This mode is ideal for efficiently introducing and familiarizing oneself with new material without unnecessary repetition.

The "Cram Mode" is designed for intensive study sessions where all cards, including both new and previously reviewed ones, are reviewed. This mode is useful when you need to quickly refresh your memory or prepare for a specific event or exam.

The "Review Cards" mode focuses on reviewing cards based on scheduled dates. It leverages XON's intelligent scheduling algorithm to determine the optimal intervals for reviewing each card, maximizing long-term retention and minimizing forgetting. This mode ensures efficient and effective review sessions, helping consolidate knowledge over time.

By offering these three study modes, XON empowers users to tailor their study sessions to their specific needs, whether it's learning new information, intense cramming, or maintaining a regular review routine. This flexibility enhances the learning experience and enables users to optimize their study time for better mastery and retention.

Comprehensive Deck Management

Sort and categorize your flashcards with decks, subdecks, and tags for streamlined learning.

Stay motivated

Heatmaps, Streaks, and leaderboards are designed to keep you engaged and driven, turning daily reviews into rewarding habit.

Customize flashcards with an intuitive block based editing system- no hassle, just drag and drop.

Limitless Styling Freedom

Highlight your way to success. Style your flashcards with a suite of formatting tools for clear, focus learning.

Pause and Flag

Study at your own pace. Pause to ponder after exams or flag for focus - take control of your study session with one click.

In conclusion, XON revolutionizes flashcard learning with its user-friendly design, real-time syncing, and AI-driven features.

It eliminates the clunkiness and steep learning curve of conventional flashcard apps like Anki.

AI Flashcard Generation saves time, Smart Assist Review provides personalized feedback, and Smart Spaced Repetition prevents forgetting. The Collaborative Learning Network fosters engagement, while customizable flashcard types and study modes cater to individual needs. With comprehensive deck management, motivating features, and limitless styling options, XON transforms studying into an efficient and enjoyable experience.

Say goodbye to frustration and unlock your full learning potential with XON. Try it today and embrace a new way of learning!

Happy studying!

Calvin and Jason

Cofounders of Xonlabs and PDF2ANKI