Rouse

Markdown flashcards that actually stick

Rouse pairs a fast, clean markdown editor with a proven spaced-repetition scheduler. Write basic, multiple-choice, and cloze cards, then study them anywhere — even offline.

The Rouse markdown card editor with a live preview of the rendered card.
Authoring

Write in markdown, not form fields

A real editor with a live, sanitized preview. Use headings, lists, code blocks, bold and italics — your cards look the way you wrote them, with no fiddly inputs to fight.

The Rouse card editor showing markdown source on the left and a rendered live preview on the right.
Spaced repetition

A scheduler that respects your time

An Anki-style SM-2 scheduler with learning steps and four grades — Again, Hard, Good, Easy. Cards come due in your own timezone, so nothing surprises you a day early.

A Rouse study session showing a revealed multiple-choice card with the correct answer highlighted.
Progress

See the work add up

Track your review streak, retention rate, a quarter-long activity heatmap, and a forecast of what's coming due — all private to you, no leaderboards.

The Rouse stats dashboard showing total reviews, current streak, retention, an activity heatmap, and an upcoming-due forecast.

Three ways to test yourself

Basic

A markdown front and back. Flip to reveal, then grade yourself.

Multiple choice

Selectable choices with an optional, collapsible explanation toggle.

Cloze

Fill-in-the-blank with {{markers}} and optional hints, right inside your markdown.

Start remembering more today

Free to use. Your decks stay private, and you can install Rouse to your home screen and study offline.

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