# Mochi vs RemNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mochi at none against RemNote's 8. Mochi also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 73%). RemNote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 173). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Mochi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mochi against 4.8 for RemNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemNote has 1.6K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Mochi's written reviews are positive against 73% of RemNote's.

Mochi ships an update monthly, RemNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mochi | RemNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mochi-flashcards-and-notes/id1507775056/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 173 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Steedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507775055) | [RemNote, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545430266) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RemNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remnote-notes-and-flashcards/id1545429784)

This learning tool combines note-taking, knowledge management, and flashcards with spaced repetition for efficient studying. Organize thoughts, link concepts, and create study materials directly from your notes. It supports PDF annotation, multimedia embedding, and offline access.

**Highlights:** Note-taking and knowledge management, Smart flashcard creation, Spaced repetition system, Linked references, PDF annotation, Multimedia embedding, To-do lists with reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemNote Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| RemNote Pro + AI Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro + MCAT Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro + AI + MCAT Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| RemNote Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + AI Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + MCAT Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| RemNote Pro + AI + MCAT | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient note-taking and flashcard creation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎓 Helpful for studying and retaining information
- 💻 Seamless cross-device sync and accessibility
- 🔍 Powerful organization and search capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔄 Syncing problems between devices
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
- 📱 Mobile app limitations compared to desktop
- 💰 Subscription cost concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues on iOS devices
- Syncing failures between desktop and mobile
- Inconsistent behavior when indenting/outdenting notes
- Bugs with image occlusion flashcards
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Handwriting and drawing support
- Improved mobile app stability and features
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More customization options for note-taking
- Enhanced spaced repetition algorithms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mochi free?

Mochi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RemNote free?

RemNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mochi or RemNote?

RemNote is rated higher. Mochi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while RemNote averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Mochi or RemNote have ads?

Neither Mochi nor RemNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mochi or RemNote?

Mochi ships an update monthly, and RemNote every 3 days. Most recently, Mochi was updated on September 22, 2026 and RemNote on September 24, 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.*