# Flash Cards vs Mochi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mochi at none against Flash Cards's 1. Mochi also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 54%). Flash Cards's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 176). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flash Cards against 4.6 for Mochi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Cards has 1.7K ratings behind it against 176, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Flash Cards's written reviews are positive against 81% of Mochi's.

Flash Cards ships an update every 3 days, Mochi monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Cards | Mochi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-flashcards-maker/id1388842081/reviews)** | [4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mochi-flashcards-and-notes/id1507775056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 176 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) | [Matthew Steedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507775055) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-flashcards-maker/id1388842081)

This app helps you memorize information using spaced repetition and an advanced algorithm. Create flashcards with rich media, sync across devices, and share with others. Ideal for students and professionals needing to retain complex data.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition algorithm (SM2), iCloud backup and sync, Import Anki files, Rich media support (images, video, audio), Speech synthesis, Mathematical equations and formulas, Document scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Effective study tool
- 🎨 Great UI design
- 🔊 Helpful audio features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 📤 Inability to export/share cards
- 🔄 Lack of card shuffling/randomization
- 💰 Separate purchases for desktop and mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Unreadable text when copying from certain sources
- Notifications showing answers instead of questions
- Inconsistent sync between mobile and desktop apps

**Requested features**

- Add reverse card functionality
- Improve organization and filtering of cards
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync across devices
- Provide more customization options


### Mochi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mochi-flashcards-and-notes/id1507775056)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Cards free?

Flash Cards 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, Flash Cards or Mochi?

Flash Cards is rated higher. Flash Cards averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Mochi averages 4.6 from 176 ratings.

### Do Flash Cards or Mochi have ads?

Neither Flash Cards nor Mochi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Cards or Mochi?

Flash Cards ships an update every 3 days, and Mochi monthly. Most recently, Flash Cards was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mochi on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*