Mochi vs Sandflash
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.
Sandflash
This app provides a straightforward digital flashcard experience for studying and memorization. It aims to replicate the simplicity of traditional flashcards for educational purposes.
- Digital flashcard creation
- Study and memorization tool
- Simple user interface
- Free to use
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A free and simple vibe coded flashcard app for learning purposes. Sandflash's goal is to mimic basic flashcards used for studying or memorization.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mochi at 173 against Sandflash's 3. Sandflash's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sandflash 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Mochi | Sandflash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (173 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 173 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Steedman | Joshua Smith |
Customer experience
Mochi
Sandflash
In-app purchases
Mochi
No in-app purchases
Sandflash
No in-app purchases
