Mochi vs Studyline
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.
Studyline
This app transforms flashcards into interactive practice with six different formats. It offers flexible study sessions, efficient card creation, and robust organization tools. Track your progress and recall to optimize your learning.
- Six interactive flashcard formats
- Mixed or specific study session modes
- Flexible study scheduling and timers
- Multiple import options (CSV, TSV, TXT)
- Folder and set organization
- Recall rating for spaced repetition
- Detailed progress tracking and stats
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Studyline turns six flashcard formats into interactive practice. Create Question, Definition, Fill Blank, True/False, Sequence, and Scenario cards - then reveal and rate, type missing words, choose true or false, arrange steps, or compare your response with a rubric. Mixed Practice uses each card’s format automatically, or choose a specific method for the whole session. • Study what matters - Review All, Due, or Weak cards from your full library, any folder, or one set. • Shape each session - Study in order or shuffle, use no timer, a stopwatch, or a countdown timer, and continue unfinished sessions. • Create with less friction - Add one card at a time, type or paste many, or import CSV, TSV, and TXT files. • Keep everything organized - Use folders, nested subfolders, and sets. Search your library, sort cards within a set, archive and restore sets or cards, and add exam dates. • Stay on track - Rate your recall as Again, Hard, Good, or Easy to schedule the card’s next review. Set a daily goal and optional reminder, while Today brings due and weak cards, unfinished sessions, and Up Next sets together. • See your progress - Track confident recall, recall trends, cards reviewed, study time, active days, streaks, goal progress, weak sets, and session history. Start a weak-card review directly from Stats. Your cards, progress, and study history stay on your device, with no account required. Create a restorable Library & Stats backup when you choose, restore it as a separate copy, or export active cards to spreadsheet-ready CSV. Designed for focused practice on iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mochi at none against Studyline's shown. Mochi also leads on ratings volume (175 vs 5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Studyline's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Studyline holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mochi has 175 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 100% of Studyline's.
Mochi ships an update monthly, Studyline every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mochi | Studyline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (175 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 175 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Steedman | Daniel Chen |
Customer experience
Mochi
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In-app purchases
Mochi
No in-app purchases
Studyline
No in-app purchases









