Comparison

Mochi vs Study Sets

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

Head to head
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.

About

Study Sets

Create and learn from digital flashcards with multiple study modes, image support, and multi-device sync. Organize your learning materials with tags and access them offline. Share your study sets with others.

Highlights
  • Create unlimited study sets and decks
  • Multiple interactive study modes (Flashcards, Multiple Choice, Matching)
  • Image support for cards
  • Multi-device sync via iCloud
  • Offline access
  • Widgets and Siri Shortcuts
Features
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School is hard enough. Let's make studying easier. Study Sets is the simplest app for creating and learning study cards. With three different ways to study, picture support, multi-device sync, widgets, tagging, and Apple Music integration, studying has never been easier. HOW IT WORKS Create study sets to organize your materials, add decks of flashcards, and start learning with multiple interactive study modes. Each card supports text and images on both sides, making it perfect for visual learners. STUDY MODES • Flashcards - Swipe through your cards with intuitive gestures. Track your progress with built-in scoring and timing. • Multiple Choice - Test yourself with automatically generated questions based on your flashcards. • Matching - Challenge yourself with a fun matching game that pairs terms with definitions. POWERFUL ORGANIZATION • Create unlimited study sets and decks • Add custom tags to organize cards across decks • Mark favorites for quick access • Search across all your materials LEARN YOUR WAY • Add images to both sides of your cards • Play music from your library while studying • Use widgets for quick study sessions • Access via Siri Shortcuts DESIGNED FOR ALL DEVICES • Beautiful interface optimized for iPhone and iPad • iCloud Sync across all your devices • Offline access to study anywhere • Home screen widgets for quick access SHARE & COLLABORATE • Import and export flashcard files • Share your study sets with classmates • Back up your materials easily SIMPLE PRICING Being subscription based, you won't ever be upsold to purchase new features. All features are free with the only exception being that you're limited to creating 50 cards. Privacy Policy: https://www.rspoon3.com/study-sets/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Mochi4 screens
Study Sets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mochi at none against Study Sets's 3. Mochi also leads on ratings volume (173 vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Study Sets's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (91% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Study Sets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mochi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Study Sets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mochi has 173 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Mochi's written reviews are positive against 91% of Study Sets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mochi ships an update monthly, Study Sets every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mochi versus Study Sets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMochiStudy Sets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (173 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings173 — better13
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew SteedmanRichard Witherspoon

Customer experience

Mochi

All ratings173 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative10.3%

Study Sets

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mochi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Study Sets

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Mochi free?
Mochi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Study Sets free?
Study Sets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mochi or Study Sets?
Study Sets is rated higher. Mochi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Study Sets averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Mochi or Study Sets have ads?
Neither Mochi nor Study Sets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mochi or Study Sets?
Mochi ships an update monthly, and Study Sets every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mochi was updated on October 14, 2026 and Study Sets on October 11, 2026.

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