Acorny — editorial second-pass review

What this is

Acorny is presented as a highlight-capture tool that converts saved passages into reviewable material. Public pages describe a workflow that captures highlights from webpages, Kindle, and other supported inputs (the site uses the phrase "8+ sources"), turns those highlights into active-recall prompts, and schedules reviews using spaced repetition.

What the product does (based on public documentation)

• Capture highlights from multiple inputs: webpages, Kindle, and additional supported sources (described on the site as "8+ sources").
• Convert saved passages into active-recall cards intended to prompt retrieval rather than passive rereading.
• Schedule reviews using a spaced-repetition system.
• Import an existing library so prior highlights and notes can be brought into the system.
• Provide a browser extension that the quick-start guide uses to reach a first review session in minutes.

Pricing and ownership

The pricing page states Acorny is free during the public beta and lists core features—saving highlights, importing libraries, creating recall cards, and reviewing with spaced repetition—as available without payment during that period. The site indicates content saved during the beta is owned by the user; consult the published terms for exact legal language.

Who this is for / not for

For:
- Individuals who regularly highlight web pages or Kindle books and want those highlights converted into review items.
- Learners who use active recall and spaced repetition and want an integrated capture-to-review workflow.
- People who are comfortable installing a browser extension to speed setup and capture.

Not for:
- Organizations that need finalized, post-beta pricing and contractual guarantees before evaluating a tool.
- Teams requiring audited security, compliance documentation, or detailed data-handling specifications prior to adoption (these are not published in the beta resources cited).

Risks and limitations

• Public beta: features, pricing, and policies may change after beta.
• Source coverage: capture is limited to the product's supported inputs; the site refers to "8+ sources" but does not publish a complete list on the pages used for this review.
• Quick-start path depends on the browser extension; users avoiding extensions may have a slower setup.
• Missing operational detail: public documentation reviewed does not publish post-beta pricing, full privacy/data-handling specifics (encryption, retention, sharing), or a complete list of integrations.

How to evaluate before committing

If you plan to rely on Acorny longer term, verify post-beta pricing and terms, request the full list of supported sources and integrations, and ask the vendor for current security and data-handling documentation.

Bottom line

Public pages describe Acorny as a capture-to-review tool built around highlights → active-recall cards → spaced repetition, currently offered free during a public beta with stated user ownership of saved content. Verify outstanding operational and contractual details with the vendor before committing to long-term use.