Question 1

What is spaced repetition?

Accepted Answer

A review method that spaces each repeat of a fact further apart as you remember it, and pulls it closer if you forget. It follows the forgetting curve instead of a fixed daily schedule, so you spend review time on what you're actually about to lose.

Question 2

What is active recall, and how is it different from spaced repetition?

Accepted Answer

Active recall is testing yourself on an answer instead of re-reading it, which is what actually strengthens memory. Spaced repetition is the schedule that decides when to test you again. Ebbin's Recall feature uses both together.

Question 3

How is Ebbin different from a flashcard app?

Accepted Answer

A flashcard is one note type among several. A Library note can be Q&A, multiple choice, matching, or cloze, organized into folders you control, with Recall scheduling the reviews and a Community for sharing decks and study tips.

Question 4

What's the benefit of self-graded vs. auto-graded note types?

Accepted Answer

Multiple choice, matching, cloze, and true/false are auto-graded, Recall checks your answer and scores it for you, so your stats and streaks stay accurate with zero extra effort. QA and Anki-style cards are self-graded, you compare your own recall to the answer, which is the only way to capture open-ended knowledge a machine can't verify. Mixing both in one Library gets you rigorous, hands-off scoring where it's possible and the flexibility to study anything where it isn't.

Question 5

How does Recall decide when to show me a card again?

Accepted Answer

Each time you review a card, Recall records how well you remembered it and reschedules the next review accordingly, sooner if it was shaky, later if it was easy, so your queue stays focused on what actually needs the time.

Question 6

Can I search across my Library and Community?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A single search bar finds notes, folders, and Community threads as you type, with matching text highlighted right in the results. Open it from inside a folder or Recall set and it starts scoped there, with a one-tap toggle to search everything in your account instead, and picking a result jumps you straight to that note, folder, or thread.

Question 7

What is the Community for?

Accepted Answer

Sharing decks, swapping study tips, posting guides, and requesting features, tagged Discussion, Study Tips, Deck Sharing, Feature Request, Guide, or Bug so it stays easy to browse.

Question 8

Can I import my Anki decks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upload a .apkg or .colpkg export and Ebbin converts the cards into your Library, either as cards only or together with your existing review history.

Question 9

What platforms does Ebbin run on?

Accepted Answer

iOS, Android, and the web, all from the same account. Start a review on your phone and pick it up on your laptop; your streak and XP follow you.

Question 10

Is Ebbin free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can create a Library and start reviewing with Recall for free. Sign in to see current plans.

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