What is spaced repetition?
Spaced repetition is a learning technique that enhances memory retention by reviewing
information at strategically increasing intervals. It leverages two key psychological principles:
the forgetting curve, which shows how memories fade over time, and the spacing effect, which
demonstrates that spreading reviews strengthens long-term retention. By estimating when memories
fade, spaced repetition schedules reviews to help you remember efficiently.
What is active recall?
Active recall is a study technique where you actively retrieve information from memory
instead of passively reviewing it. For example, asking yourself, "What is spaced repetition?"
and answering without looking strengthens your memory far more effectively than simply re-reading
the answer.
What is a "remb" in Rember?
A remb is the basic unit in Rember, made of the content you want to remember and some
cards to help you practice and maintain that memory over time. Rembs are powerful because they
allow you to group related cards together and add additional information like the sources of
the information you are trying to remember.
Is Rember free?
Rember is currently free to use. Our goal is to make flashcard learning so enjoyable that
more people can experience its proven benefits. As we add advanced features and AI
capabilities, we'll introduce premium options, while keeping core functionality free. Join
us early and help shape Rember.
Is my content private or public?
Your content is private by default and will remain so. You can choose to share it via a
link, but your review data will always stay private.
What browsers does Rember support?
Rember works on all modern browsers, including mobile. The card editor is optimized for
desktop Chrome-based browsers (Chrome, Arc, Microsoft Edge). We recommend creating and
editing cards on desktop and reviewing them on either desktop or mobile.
Does Rember have a mobile app?
Rember is currently a PWA (progressive web app) that works on both desktop and mobile,
even when you are offline. You can also add an icon to your home screen on Android and iOS
for faster access. Once we reach maturity with the PWA, we will likely introduce mobile
apps.
Can I generate cards with AI from PDFs or websites?
Not yet, but we're planning to add support for creating rembs and cards from sources like
PDFs and websites, and we're exploring a Chrome Extension. Share your ideal workflow with
us — we'd love your input as we shape these features.
What types of cards can I create in Rember?
Rember supports question-answer cards, multiple choices cards, and text occlusions
(fill-in-the-blank). We're also planning to add image occlusions and special card types,
such as those for practicing chess moves.
What is the difference between Rember and Anki?
Anki, and SuperMemo before it, demonstrated the power of digital flashcards but can feel
overwhelming due to their complex interfaces. Rember combines spaced repetition and active
recall with a simple, intuitive design, making it easier to focus on learning without
being slowed down by the tool itself.
Can you import/export cards and review data from/to Anki?
Rember currently supports exporting cards to Anki, but not review data. In the future, we
plan to add support for importing Anki cards and review data, making the transition
smoother.