Mochi vs OutLearn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Markdown note-taking
- Spaced repetition algorithm
- One-click flashcard creation
- Card and note linking
- Media embedding (images, audio, video)
- Deck sharing
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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.
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.
- AI flashcard generation
- Spaced repetition (FSRS)
- LaTeX support for STEM
- Image occlusion
- Multiple study modes
- Cross-device syncing
- Offline access
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. OutLearn sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mochi asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Mochi ships an update monthly, OutLearn every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mochi | OutLearn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (175 ratings) — better | 4.6 (130 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | 81.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 175 — better | 130 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Steedman | Paul Caubet |
Customer experience
Mochi
OutLearn
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
Mochi
No in-app purchases
OutLearn
- 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









