Frequently asked questions
Bertopia is a free spaced repetition learning app for Android, iOS and macOS. It opens Anki decks, needs no account, works offline and keeps your progress on your device. It isn't out yet. Here are the questions people ask most.
What is Bertopia?
Bertopia is a learning app built on flashcards and spaced repetition. You study packs of cards on anything from flags and capitals to coding interviews, and Bert, the mascot, brings each card back right before you'd forget it. It's compatible with Anki.
How much does Bertopia cost?
Nothing. The app and every official pack are free. There are no ads, no purchases and no subscription.
Which devices does it run on?
Android, iPhone and Mac. The Mac app needs Apple silicon. There is no Windows or Linux version.
When does Bertopia come out?
It's in testing now and there is no public release date yet. Join the waitlist and we'll send one note when it's ready.
Does it work with Anki?
Yes. Import .apkg and .colpkg files with their scheduling, history and media, and export any pack back to an .apkg that opens in Anki, AnkiDroid and AnkiMobile. Reviews run on FSRS.
Do I need an account?
No. You can use Bertopia without an account. If you sign in with Google or Apple to back up packs or use Studio, we keep your email to contact you about your account, plus your name and photo.
Does it sync between my devices?
Not yet. Your packs and progress live on each device. To move a pack, export it as an Anki file and import it on the other device.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Everything you have downloaded works offline. The app goes online when you open the store to download packs, and to send anonymous usage stats and crash reports if you leave those on.
What happens to my data?
Your packs, cards, progress and settings stay on your device and we can't see them. The app sends anonymous usage stats and crash reports with no account, device or advertising id and no IP address, and never your cards or answers. You can switch them off any time with "Share anonymous usage and crash reports". The privacy policy has the details.
Is Bertopia OK for kids?
Yes. It's made for curious people of every age, kids included. There are no ads, no chat and no account, and it collects no personal information from anyone.
What can I learn?
The free store has 37 packs, from flags, capitals and world places to Spanish, Japanese kana, science, maths from arithmetic to calculus, history, pop culture and coding interview practice. Every pack is listed with sample cards at bertopia.app/packs.
Can I make my own packs?
Yes. The built-in editor lets you create your own packs and cards, and you can share any pack as an Anki file, for example with a class.
More about privacy is in the privacy policy. Still stuck? See support.
