Comparison

Moca vs Brian

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

Head to head
About

Moca

This app makes learning vocabulary and conversation patterns fun through gamified flashcards. It offers AI-generated content and syncs across devices via iCloud. Users can import words via CSV and earn in-game rewards for progress.

Highlights
  • AI-generated flashcards
  • Gamified learning with experience points
  • Vocabulary and conversation pattern memorization
  • iCloud sync across iOS devices
  • CSV import for bulk word addition
  • In-game rewards and leveling system
Features
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MOCA is a personal and fun gaming book to memorize Vocabularies and conversation patterns, which can be can as you are studying. The data is stored on iCloud, and it automatically syncs with your other iOS devices; with a simple UI easy to understand at first glance, you can easily add words and sentences in all languages of the world. You can also register many words with Moca at once as a CSV file edited in an Excel spreadsheet (or Google Spreadsheet). You can play games and get experience points with the words and sentences you added without paying anything, and free slot is given to you as the reward for leveling up! When you reach level 40, the total number of slots rewarded is about 1000, and about 6300 on reaching level 100. Words/sentences will be stored in your brain while you’re leveling up! ********** - If you have paid for an unlimited subscription product and cannot use it, you can restore it by clicking the ""Restore Purchase"" button at the top right of the purchase screen for unlimited subscription products. - If the slots are not properly added after purchasing 200 slots or 1000 slots, please send the purchase receipt through Settings> Send Email to Developer in the Moca app. - Please email us any errors or inquiries and you will get a much faster response. (It takes a long time to respond because the App Store review is shown the day after it is written.) [Contact us] momots_works@naver.com ** Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscription cancellations will take effect following the current period. Manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service : https://bit.ly/3BNn6mz Privacy Policy : https://bit.ly/2SyGKee

About

Brian

This learning app helps you memorize subjects and topics more effectively using a flashcard system and spaced repetition. Organize your study materials into folders for easy review and quick recall of challenging questions.

Highlights
  • Spaced-repetition learning
  • Create custom flashcards
  • Organize cards into folders
  • Quick review of difficult questions
  • Ad-free experience with subscription
Features
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Brian is a simple-to-use learning app that helps you remember subjects and topics better. It's a must-have in your everyday studying. Brian uses the spaced-repetition method and is based on a flashcard system. Write down questions and answers, and Brian will do the rest for you. What are the key features of the app? - Write cards - Organize them in folders - Easy learning - Quick review on questions that are not yet in your head What do you get with Brian Plus? - No ads - Review bad questions Reemind offers: - a yearly subscription plan ($5.99) - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - Privacy policy and Terms of service: http://www.deepblue.si/privacy/

Screenshots

Moca4 screens
Brian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moca at 90% against Brian's 33%. Moca also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Moca sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Brian sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moca holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Moca's written reviews are positive against 33% of Brian's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moca ships an update every 5 days, Brian weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Moca versus Brian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMocaBrian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings) — better4.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAHN YOONJIDeep Blue d.o.o.

Customer experience

Moca

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative2.9%

Brian

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Moca

Subscriptions3
  • Moca AI PRO$2.491 Month
  • Unlimited Slots(3-month)$7.993 Months
  • Unlimited Slots(1-year)$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • [200 additional slots]$1.09
  • [1,000 additional slots]$4.39
1 purchases

Brian

Subscriptions1
  • Brian Plus3 Days trial$5.491 Year

Questions

Is Moca free?
Moca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brian free?
Brian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moca or Brian?
Moca is rated higher. Moca averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Brian averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Moca or Brian have ads?
Both Moca and Brian show ads.
Which is updated more often, Moca or Brian?
Moca ships an update every 5 days, and Brian weekly. Most recently, Moca was updated on October 28, 2026 and Brian on October 24, 2026.

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