Memrise
Memrise is a British flashcard learning tool founded in 2010.[1]
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Education |
| Official website | https://www.memrise.com/ |
Consumer impact summary
Freedom
The service allows users to update, or request the deletion of personal data in the user settings.[2]
Privacy
In the privacy policy of Memrise, it states that it will retain basic, identifiable data of a user if they request that their data is to be removed from marketing lists.[2]
Some exercises in Memrise require voice input (like pronunciation/accent tests). The service collects and stores user voice data.[2]
They also collect device data including the user's OS, system settings, network information and identifiers unique to its device.[2]
Business model
Memrise runs on a freemium model, relying on paid premium memberships for revenue.
Market control
Memrise has ~65M registered users.[3]
Incidents
Lifetime Subscription
Users have the ability to pay a one-off sum of money for a lifetime subscription of Memrise Pro. It gives the user access to premium features. However, under Memrise's terms and conditions, such a service lasts 100 years from the day of purchase, or until the service ceases to exist: "Lifetime subscription constitutes 100 years or until the date Memrise ceases to commercially offer the Services".[4]
However, on the payment site, it states in the FAQ that any user who buys a lifetime subscription will: "have Pro status forever."[5]
Products
- Memrise Pro
References
- ↑ "TigerLaunch 2009". princetoneclub.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Memrise. "Privacy Page". www.memrise.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "Memrise Statistics: Revealing Revenue and User Insights - Cooljugator". 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ Memrise. "Terms". www.memrise.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "Memrise Language Learning App - Subscription Plans". app.memrise.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.