# Mochi vs Red Sheet

The clearest difference is rating: Mochi at 4.7 against Red Sheet's 4.2. Mochi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Red Sheet's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Sheet sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mochi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mochi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mochi has 173 ratings behind it against 5, 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 80% of Red Sheet's.

Mochi ships an update monthly, Red Sheet every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mochi | Red Sheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mochi-flashcards-and-notes/id1507775056/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-sheet-pdf-study-app/id1580506756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Steedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507775055) | [Foodmenu.world Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438351063) |

## 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


### Red Sheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-sheet-pdf-study-app/id1580506756)

Create and study flashcards from your PDFs, notes, and images. This app lets you hide and reveal text to transform study materials into interactive flashcards for faster memorization. Supports various import options and flexible study tools.

**Highlights:** Create flashcards from PDFs, Import from note apps and cloud storage, Hide and reveal text for study, Create flashcards from photos and images, Vocabulary and word list flashcards, One-tap show/hide for quick review

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Special plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Super Saver Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Value Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Plan - V 3.1.5 needed | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Half year plan (Sale) | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Half year plan - V2.9.0 needed | $22.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mochi free?

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

### Is Red Sheet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mochi or Red Sheet?

Mochi is rated higher. Mochi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Red Sheet averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mochi or Red Sheet have ads?

Red Sheet shows ads; Mochi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mochi or Red Sheet?

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