Anki is only an expert's tool if you fall into the all too common trap of trying to optimize everything by microtweaking the settings.
I mean, sure, if that's your thing and you enjoy it, go for it. But it is not necessary, and (SM2 vs FSRS arguments aside), it works right out of the box with the default settings and algorithm.
Like anything, trying to get that last 10% optimization is WAY more work than getting the first 90%. But "using Anki" (in any way) is such a multiplier over NOT using it that just taking that step is enormous.
I mean, sure, if that's your thing and you enjoy it, go for it. But it is not necessary, and (SM2 vs FSRS arguments aside), it works right out of the box with the default settings and algorithm.
Like anything, trying to get that last 10% optimization is WAY more work than getting the first 90%. But "using Anki" (in any way) is such a multiplier over NOT using it that just taking that step is enormous.