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Re: Show HN: Spaced Repetition System for iOS

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Post by glhaynes »

jmcannon wrote: post #12
glhaynes wrote: post #8

CleverDeck Spaced repetition system for iOS Might be effective to have "memory" in there somewhere? Also, somehow the first 3/4s of the linked page (before scrolling) put me in the frame of "this product is primarily about making my own decks".

Yeah, I think you're right. The tagline can be improved. I'm kind of doing a balancing act right now - I've built out CleverDeck to be a fully functional SRS that could be used for any subject, and I want to convey that. At the same time, people primarily use it for learning languages and I also want to communicate my dedication and efforts toward that particular niche. I'm sure I can do a better job with messaging.…

IMO, the screenshots on your App Store page do a great job of progressively disclosing details on the app starting from its primary value proposition.

I'm enjoying the app, which is very nice! I think it, too, could make its bundled content a bit more upfront without losing the emphasis on DIY.

Re: Show HN: Spaced Repetition System for iOS

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Post by xspade »

Great work, I've been searching for something like this for a while, and never really liked the UX for Anki. I love the UX, very clean and easy to use. Tutorial / intro was the perfect length, gave me a quick run down on how to use it without taking too much time.

I almost skipped over this because I didn't know what "spaced repetition system" was. My only suggestion is to market it around what benefit the user will get out of it, and not SRS / or the algorithm behind it.

Re: Show HN: Spaced Repetition System for iOS

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Post by jmcannon »

xspade wrote: post #24

Great work, I've been searching for something like this for a while, and never really liked the UX for Anki. I love the UX, very clean and easy to use. Tutorial / intro was the perfect length, gave me a quick run down on how to use it without taking too much time. I almost skipped over this because I didn't know what "spaced repetition system" was. My only suggestion is to market it around what benefit the user will…

Yeah, yours is the second comment along these lines and I think you're right.

My thinking was that I wanted to differentiate it from the very gamey branding of apps like Memrise and Duolingo. "Spaced repetition system" sounds more serious, more academic - and I do want people to get the impression that CleverDeck takes the spaced repetition implementation as seriously as Anki. I think I can probably still do that while being more clear - thanks for the feedback.

Re: Show HN: Spaced Repetition System for iOS

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Post by pavedwalden »

jmcannon wrote: post #25
xspade wrote: post #24

Great work, I've been searching for something like this for a while, and never really liked the UX for Anki. I love the UX, very clean and easy to use. Tutorial / intro was the perfect length, gave me a quick run down on how to use it without taking too much time. I almost skipped over this because I didn't know what "spaced repetition system" was. My only suggestion is to market it around what benefit the user will…

Yeah, yours is the second comment along these lines and I think you're right. My thinking was that I wanted to differentiate it from the very gamey branding of apps like Memrise and Duolingo. "Spaced repetition system" sounds more serious, more academic - and I do want people to get the impression that CleverDeck takes the spaced repetition implementation as seriously as Anki. I think I can probably still do that whi…

FWIW, I was drawn in by the term Spaced Repetition because I like Anki in theory but hate the UI

Re: Show HN: Spaced Repetition System for iOS

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Post by dotancohen »

pavedwalden wrote: post #28
jmcannon wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yeah, yours is the second comment along these lines and I think you're right. My thinking was that I wanted to differentiate it from the very gamey branding of apps like Memrise and Duolingo. "Spaced repetition system" sounds more serious, more academic - and I do want people to get the impression that CleverDeck takes the spaced repetition implementation as seriously as Anki. I think I can probably still do that whi…

FWIW, I was drawn in by the term Spaced Repetition because I like Anki in theory but hate the UI

As a very heavy Anki user, I would love to know what you don't like about the UI. I use Anki mostly as Ankidroid on a Note 3, but I add all my material on the Desktop (CentOS).
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