Comparison

Mochi vs OutLearn

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

OutLearn

Create and study flashcards efficiently with AI-powered tools and spaced repetition. Supports various subjects with features like LaTeX, image occlusion, and multiple study modes. Syncs across devices and works offline.

Highlights
  • AI flashcard generation
  • Spaced repetition (FSRS)
  • LaTeX support for STEM
  • Image occlusion
  • Multiple study modes
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Offline access
Features
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OutLearn is the flashcard app made for students, by students. Make cards in seconds, study them the way that suits you, and remember them for good. SMART SPACED REPETITION OutLearn brings every card back right before you'd forget it, with FSRS, the same scheduling method Anki uses. After a few hundred reviews it personalizes itself to how you remember. CREATE CARDS FAST • Generate flashcards with AI from your notes • Import your Anki decks, or text exports from other flashcard apps • Paste or drag images straight into a card • Built-in translator for language learning • Text to speech to hear your cards MADE FOR REAL SUBJECTS • LaTeX for math, physics and chemistry • Image occlusion for anatomy, maps and diagrams • Cloze deletions and multiple choice cards • Colors and formatting STUDY YOUR WAY • Binge Learn when the exam is tomorrow • Long Term Learn with spaced repetition • Exam Mode to test yourself, then retest only the cards you missed • Search every card in every deck, and folders inside folders WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web, all synced. Works offline too. Home screen widgets, dark mode, printable flashcards and thousands of free decks shared by other students. FAIR PRICING OutLearn is free. Pro is a one-time purchase, never a subscription.

Screenshots

Mochi4 screens
OutLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mochi at none against OutLearn's 4. OutLearn's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. OutLearn sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mochi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mochi against 4.6 for OutLearn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 130 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 82% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mochi ships an update monthly, OutLearn every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mochi versus OutLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMochiOutLearn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (175 ratings) — better4.6 (130 ratings)
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings175 — better130
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew SteedmanPaul Caubet

Customer experience

Mochi

All ratings175 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative10.3%

OutLearn

All ratings130 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.5%

Bugs and requests

Mochi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OutLearn

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Scrolling issues on iPad
  • Card creation/review issues on mobile
  • App won't load properly on iPhone (app and web)
  • Images removed from cards, leaving blank cards with stickers
  • Frequent freezing on web version
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  • Card lost after force quitting
  • Long loading times
  • Offline mode not working
  • Saving issues, decks deleting themselves
  • App crashes when typing too many times in learn mode
  • App becomes laggy after a while
  • Does not recognize non-Latin characters (e.g., Korean)
  • Deck crashed while building, now shows unresponsive gray screen
  • Can't delete a card from Learn mode
  • Can't shuffle cards when doing Learn long term
  • Can't search for cards on mobile
  • Login screen doesn't allow password manager prompting

Requested features

7 requests
  • Command F when using the browser
  • Page scanner to scan images and insert text
  • Color coding
  • Built-in spelling and grammar checker
  • Easier way to share study sets
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  • Typing mode option (similar to Quizlet's Learn)
  • Face ID login option

In-app purchases

None

Mochi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

OutLearn

One-time4
  • A cookie for Paul$1.99
  • A pizza for Paul$5.99
  • Pro Offer$12.99
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  • Pro version of OutLearn$19.99

Questions

Is Mochi free?
Mochi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OutLearn free?
OutLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mochi or OutLearn?
Mochi is rated higher. Mochi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while OutLearn averages 4.6 from 130 ratings.
Do Mochi or OutLearn have ads?
Neither Mochi nor OutLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mochi or OutLearn?
Mochi ships an update monthly, and OutLearn every 4 days. Most recently, Mochi was updated on October 29, 2026 and OutLearn on November 3, 2026.

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