Cognito turns any content into a structured learning program — with AI-generated cards, Skill Trees, and spaced repetition that actually works.
From consuming content to retaining knowledge — AI handles the heavy lifting.
Feed it a YouTube video, PDF, audio lecture, webpage, or just type a topic. AI extracts key concepts and creates learning material automatically.
FSRS algorithm schedules reviews right before you forget — so you learn less often but remember more.
AI builds a structured learning program from any topic — with prerequisites, tiered progression, boss challenges, and resources. Learn like you're leveling up.
Heatmaps, trends & weak topics
Anki .apkg, CSV & TSV
Multiple choice, true/false & typing
LaTeX, code, diagrams & tables
Paste a link, upload a file, or just type — AI extracts concepts and creates learning material.
Type any topic or paste notes
FreeSnap a photo of textbook or slides
FreePaste any URL — articles, docs, wikis
FreePaste a video link — AI watches it for you
PremiumUpload textbooks, slides, papers
PremiumRecord lectures or upload audio files
PremiumPaste a paper link — key concepts extracted
PremiumGoogle-powered fact checking during generation
PremiumThree steps to lasting knowledge.
Add any content — a YouTube lecture, PDF textbook, audio recording, photo of your notes, or just type a topic. Import Anki decks too.
AI extracts key concepts, generates explanations, and creates learning cards — Q&A, cloze, quiz, and more. Review and edit before you start.
FSRS spaced repetition schedules reviews at the perfect moment. Track your progress with heatmaps, trends, and 63 achievements.
Core features are free forever. Unlock the full potential with Premium.
Everything you need to know before you start learning with Cognito.
Cognito is an AI-powered learning app for iPhone and iPad. It turns YouTube videos, PDFs, lectures, photos, web pages, and arXiv papers into flashcards and structured Skill Tree learning programs, then schedules reviews with the FSRS spaced-repetition algorithm so you remember more in less time.
Yes. Manual card creation, FSRS spaced repetition, Classic and Compact study modes, Anki/CSV/TSV import, and up to 10 AI generations per day are free forever. Premium unlocks unlimited AI generation, Skill Trees, and advanced content sources.
Type any topic, or upload a YouTube video, PDF, audio lecture, photo of your notes, web page, or arXiv paper. The AI extracts the key concepts and creates study-ready cards automatically.
Yes. Cognito uses the same modern FSRS scheduling algorithm and imports your existing Anki (.apkg), CSV, and TSV decks, while adding AI card generation, Skill Trees, and a native iPhone and iPad design.
Premium is $9.99 per month or $39.99 per year, billed through the App Store. A free trial is available, and you can cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.
Cognito runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 18 or later. Your cards, progress, and settings sync across your devices through iCloud.
Your flashcards and study history are stored on your device and your private iCloud. AI features send only the content you actively submit to Google's Gemini API, and Cognito uses no ads or third-party tracking. See our Privacy Policy for details.