Comparison

Mochi vs Canary Dictionary

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

Canary Dictionary

Features
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Dictionary. Vocabulary. Canary. Canary is the simple way to look up English words and actually remember them. Search the dictionary for clear definitions, translations, phonetic transcription, real examples, and audio pronunciation. Found a word you like? Save it and organize everything into your own custom decks. Reading a book? Just take a photo and tap the words you want to keep — Canary reads the text for you and adds them to your collection in seconds. Then turn those words into long-term memory with fun, fast games built from your own favorites. Whether you're studying for an exam, reading in English, or just love words, Canary helps you learn a little more every day.

Screenshots

Mochi4 screens
Canary Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mochi and Canary Dictionary are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mochi ships an update monthly, Canary Dictionary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mochi versus Canary Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMochiCanary Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (175 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings175 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew SteedmanMatheus Lima

In-app purchases

None

Mochi

No in-app purchases

None

Canary Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mochi free?
Mochi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canary Dictionary free?
Canary Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mochi or Canary Dictionary have ads?
Neither Mochi nor Canary Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mochi or Canary Dictionary?
Mochi ships an update monthly, and Canary Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mochi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Canary Dictionary on October 31, 2026.

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