Why Most "Free" Study Apps Aren't Really Free
Search for "free study app" and you'll find dozens of options. But most of them have catches:
- Quizlet: Free tier has ads. Quizlet Plus costs $35.99/year. Offline mode, ad-free, and advanced features are behind the paywall.
- Brainscape: Free with limitations. Pro costs $9.99/month. Premium flashcard features require payment.
- StudyBlue: Shut down. Merged into Chegg, which is a paid service.
- Anki: Free on desktop and Android, but $24.99 on iOS. That's a significant cost for students in the Apple ecosystem.
Mayinab is different. Every feature is free. No ads. No paywall. No account required. The optional Vault (encrypted cloud backup) is the only paid feature, starting at $1.50/month, but you never need it. The free tier is the full experience.
What You Can Do with Mayinab: For Free
- Create unlimited subjects, topics, and notes
- Use all 7 note types (text, flashcards, checklists, images, audio, video, files)
- Study with SM-2 spaced repetition scheduling
- Write with Markdown formatting and LaTeX math
- Customize themes, colors, wallpapers, and dark mode
- Use desktop split-view, command palette, and keyboard shortcuts
- Import Anki decks via CSV
- Track streaks and review history
Built for How Students Actually Study
Most study apps force you into one workflow. Mayinab adapts to yours:
- In class: Take notes in real time using the chat bar. Use Markdown for quick formatting.
- After a concept: Type
/flashcardto create a review card right below your note. - On the bus: Pull up the mobile app and review due flashcards in 10 minutes.
- At home: Use desktop split-view to read notes on one side and review cards on the other.
- Before exams: Spaced repetition ensures you've been reviewing all along. No cramming needed.
Works Where You Are
Mayinab is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Your study material stays on your device or syncs via optional encrypted cloud backup. Study on any device, anytime, anywhere, even without internet.
🍵 Why Choose Mayinab
- ✓ Truly free: No ads, no paywall, no "premium tier"
- ✓ SM-2 spaced repetition: Science-backed review scheduling
- ✓ Notes + flashcards: No need for Notion + Anki
- ✓ 7 note types: text, cards, checklists, images, audio, video, files
- ✓ Markdown + LaTeX: Perfect for STEM students
- ✓ 100% offline: No internet, no tracking, no data collection
- ✓ All platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- ✓ Modern design: Themes, dark mode, beautiful UI