Comparison

Simple Flashcards for Study vs Mochi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Flashcards for Study

Create and study custom flashcard decks for any subject. Track your progress, shuffle cards, and use game modes to make memorization engaging. Syncs across devices and offers optional Pro features for enhanced formatting.

Highlights
  • Create unlimited custom flashcard decks
  • Track learned cards and progress
  • Shuffle decks for varied study
  • Game mode for timed review
  • Performance reports and leaderboards
  • iCloud sync across iOS devices
  • Optional Pro features for rich text formatting
Features
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Make studying simple. Simple Flashcards is the fast, free flashcard maker for students who want to memorize more in less time — on the couch, on the bus, or 60 seconds before the test. Whether you're cramming for the SAT, ACT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, AP, MCAT, or your next pop quiz, build custom decks for any subject in seconds and study on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. WHY STUDENTS LOVE IT • Build flashcard decks for anything — vocab, math, Spanish, biology, anatomy, chemistry, history, law, you name it • Track learned cards and skip the ones you've already mastered • Shuffle decks to keep your brain on its toes • Daily reminders push your memory forward without the stress • Free iCloud sync across all your iOS devices — never lose a card • Apple Watch support: review while you wait in line, ride the bus, or stretch between sets • Game mode turns review into a race against the clock • Performance reports show exactly which cards need more work • Leaderboard to compete with other Simple Flashcards users BUILT FOR REAL STUDYING We made Simple Flashcards because studying shouldn't feel like a chore. No subscriptions, no clutter, no distractions — just clean, fast cards you build in seconds and review anywhere. PERFECT FOR • High school and college students • SAT, ACT, AP, GRE, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT prep • IELTS, TOEFL, and language learners (Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, Japanese, and more) • Med, nursing, and law students drilling anatomy, pharmacology, terms, and case law • Teachers building review decks for their class • Anyone trying to memorize anything EVERYTHING YOU CAN DO ► Create unlimited decks — no card limits, no paywall ► Add cards with a question on the front and the answer on the back ► Tap any card to flip it ► Edit, delete, or reorder cards anytime ► Shuffle the order so you don't memorize position instead of content ► Test mode: 2-second timer per card and an instant score ► Performance view sorts your cards by mistaken / learned / not played yet ► Local daily notification with a random card you've added ► Import a CSV to bulk-add cards from a spreadsheet ► Game Center leaderboard for your high score LIFETIME PRO (OPTIONAL) Unlock the rich text editor to format cards with colors, bold, italics, underline, and more. One small one-time purchase — no recurring fees, no ads, ever. Pro membership includes all future updates. GET STARTED IN 30 SECONDS 1. Tap the + button 2. Name your deck ("Spanish 101", "AP Bio Cells", "GRE Words") 3. Add as many flashcards as you want 4. Start studying That's it. No accounts, no email signup, no nonsense. PRIVACY FIRST Your decks live on your device and your private iCloud — we never see your cards, never sell your data, and never show ads. SUPPORT Stuck or have a feature request? Email support@jigsawlab.com — we read every message and ship updates based on student feedback. Download Simple Flashcards now and start memorizing like a boss.

About

Mochi

Create and study flashcards from your notes using markdown. This app employs spaced repetition to optimize learning and reduce study time. Effortlessly convert notes into flashcards and link related information for a comprehensive study network.

Highlights
  • Markdown note-taking
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • One-click flashcard creation
  • Card and note linking
  • Media embedding (images, audio, video)
  • Deck sharing
Features
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Take notes and make flashcards using markdown, then study them using spaced repetition. Mochi gives you the power to create content specific to your study needs. Create a deck from scratch, or share one with a friend. - Mochi uses a spaced repetition algorithm to maximize retention and minimize study time. - Quickly jot down notes and cards at the speed of markdown. Formatting controls and shortcuts are also there if you need them. - Linking between cards and notes is a powerful way to build a network of related information. - Put an end to tediously copying your notes into flash cards one by one. With Mochi you can create flash cards from your notes with one click. - You can embed media to your notes or cards like images, audio, and video by dragging them onto the editor.

Screenshots

Simple Flashcards for Study4 screens
Mochi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mochi at 4.7 against Simple Flashcards for Study's 2.4. Mochi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 60 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Flashcards for Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mochi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mochi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mochi has 173 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Simple Flashcards for Study's written reviews are positive against 81% of Mochi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Flashcards for Study ships an update every 60 months, Mochi monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple Flashcards for Study versus Mochi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Flashcards for StudyMochi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)4.7 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8173 — better
Update frequencyEvery 60 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCometMatthew Steedman

Customer experience

Simple Flashcards for Study

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Mochi

All ratings173 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative9.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Flashcards for Study

One-time1
  • Upgrade Flashcard$0.99
None

Mochi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Flashcards for Study free?
Simple Flashcards for Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mochi free?
Mochi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Flashcards for Study or Mochi?
Mochi is rated higher. Simple Flashcards for Study averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mochi averages 4.7 from 173 ratings.
Do Simple Flashcards for Study or Mochi have ads?
Neither Simple Flashcards for Study nor Mochi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Flashcards for Study or Mochi?
Simple Flashcards for Study ships an update every 60 months, and Mochi monthly. Most recently, Simple Flashcards for Study was updated on September 10, 2026 and Mochi on September 22, 2026.

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