Getting Started.
New to Parallax? This guide will walk you through everything step-by-step.
Create Your First Set
Cards are what you'll study. Each card has a front (what you see first) and a back (the answer you're trying to recall).
Here's how:
- 1.Go to My Sets
- 2.Create a private Set for one Subject
- 3.Open the Set and add a Card
- 4.Review the prompt, answer, and study directions before saving
Tip: Start small. Add just 5-10 cards on your first day.
Do Your First Review
After creating cards, they're immediately ready to study. Here's what happens during a review:
- You see the front of the card — try to recall the answer in your head
- Tap to reveal the answer — compare it to what you thought
- Rate how well you did:
Be honest! The algorithm learns from your ratings. If you cheat, it can't help you.
Come Back Tomorrow
This is where the magic happens. Parallax uses spaced repetition to show you cards just before you'd forget them.
What to expect:
- Cards you got wrong will appear again soon (same day or next day)
- Cards you got right will appear later (a few days to weeks)
- Mastered cards might only appear once a month
The key: Study a little bit every day. 10 minutes daily beats 1 hour once a week.
Where Everything Is
Here's a quick tour of the main pages in Parallax:
What Success Looks Like
As you study, your cards will progress through these stages:
You can see your progress on the My Sets.
Quick Tips
Study every day
Even 5 minutes helps. Consistency beats intensity.
Don't add too many cards
Start with 10-20 per day. Reviews add up fast.
Clear your due cards
Try to review everything that's due each day.
Trust the system
Rate honestly. The algorithm adapts to you.
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Ready to Start?
Create a free account and make your first card in under a minute.