Best Flashcard App for ADHD & Dyslexia (2026)

If your child has ADHD, dyslexia, or autism, you've probably tried flashcard apps before. Quizlet, Anki, maybe even paper cards. And they probably didn't stick.

That's not your child's fault. It's a design problem.

Most flashcard apps are built for neurotypical learners. Tiny text, no break reminders, no visual rewards, no consideration for how different brains actually process and retain information. They work fine for some people — but for neurodivergent learners, they're actively hostile.

I'm Aaron, a special needs tutor in Singapore. I work with ADHD, dyslexic, and autistic students every week. I built Versed Learn because nothing on the market worked for my students.

What Makes a Flashcard App "ADHD-Friendly"?

ADHD brains need three things that most apps ignore:

1. Break Reminders

ADHD students either hyperfocus for an hour and burn out, or can't start at all. Versed Learn reminds you to take a break every 10 cards. Short sessions, consistent practice. That's how retention actually works.

2. Instant Rewards

Dopamine drives ADHD brains. If studying doesn't feel rewarding right now, it won't happen. Every card reviewed in Versed Learn earns XP. XP unlocks pets in your Sanctuary — a virtual garden where your collected pets live. Kids actually want to study because they want the next pet.

3. Low Friction Start

The hardest part is starting. Versed Learn shows you exactly how many cards are due and how long it'll take ("224 cards · ~37 min"). Or use our AI deck generator — type a topic, get flashcards instantly. No setup friction.

What Makes a Flashcard App "Dyslexia-Friendly"?

Dyslexic readers need apps that respect how they process text:

OpenDyslexic Font

Versed Learn includes OpenDyslexic and Atkinson Hyperlegible fonts — specifically designed for readers with dyslexia. Switch with one tap in settings.

Adjustable Text Size, Line Spacing & Letter Spacing

Font size from 16 to 28. Line spacing from 1.4x to 2x. Letter spacing from none to large. Every reader is different — the app adapts to them, not the other way around.

High Contrast & Focus Mode

Four themes: light, cream, dark, and high contrast. Focus mode strips away distractions so there's nothing on screen except the card.

All accessibility features are free. Forever. We will never put dyslexia fonts behind a paywall.

Spaced Repetition That Actually Works

Versed Learn uses FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) — the most advanced spaced repetition algorithm available. It's what Anki power users switch to.

The app schedules your reviews at the optimal time — right before you're about to forget. You don't have to think about when to study. Just open the app, and your cards are ready.

Research shows spaced repetition leads to 80% retention after one week, compared to 36% for re-reading (Roediger & Karpicke, 2006).

Parent Dashboard

Parents of special needs children need visibility without micromanaging. Our Parent Dashboard shows:

• Study streak and XP
• 30-day activity heatmap
• Accuracy by deck
• Cards studied and time spent
• AI-generated progress reports

You can see how your child is doing without hovering over their shoulder. Link your account, and the dashboard updates in real-time.

How Versed Learn Compares

Feature	Versed Learn	Quizlet	Anki
Dyslexia fonts	✅	❌	❌
Break reminders	✅	❌	❌
Pet gamification	✅	❌	❌
Parent dashboard	✅	❌	❌
FSRS algorithm	✅	❌	✅
AI deck generation	✅	✅	❌
Free accessibility	✅	N/A	N/A
Focus mode	✅	❌	❌

Free to Start

Versed Learn's core features are completely free: unlimited decks, unlimited cards, spaced repetition, all accessibility features, stats, streaks, and the parent dashboard.

Versed Learn Pro ($4.99/month or $29.99/year) adds AI deck generation, document upload, smart test mode, study plans, and AI progress reports.

Try It

Available on App Store, Google Play, and web at app.versedlearn.com.

Built by a special needs tutor, for his students. If your child learns differently, this was built for them.