Comparison

Antenno vs Manawanui

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Antenno

Connect with local authorities to receive important updates and report community issues. Get timely notifications about places and topics you care about, directly from verified sources. Easily submit reports and suggestions to help improve your local area.

Highlights
  • Receive local authority notifications
  • Report community issues
  • Get updates on relevant topics
  • Verified information sources
  • Simple, no-login interface
  • Proactive alerts
Features
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Antenno helps connect you with local authorities in your area that use the app, so you can be informed and get involved. Through Antenno you can receive up-to-date, relevant notifications for places and topics you care about. Each Antenno post shows the logo of the council or authority publishing it, so you know the source of the information. And if you spot a problem or have a suggestion, you can report this to authorities quickly and easily, helping to improve your community. The app is simple and easy to use. You don't need a login, and you don't need check the app for new information - Antenno lets you know when something comes up. Antenno is used by a growing number of councils and similar organisations. If you'd like know whether your region is on board, check with your council, or email the Antenno team at Datacom on antenno.support@datacom.co.nz.

About

Manawanui

This app facilitates self-directed funding, giving users control over their support services. It offers tools for recruiting, budgeting, payroll, and managing support staff, tailored to individual needs.

Highlights
  • Self-directed funding control
  • Recruitment assistance
  • Budgeting tools
  • Payroll system
  • Support staff management
  • Add-on service options
Features
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Manawanui is the pioneer and leading facilitator of Self-Directed Funding in New Zealand. Self-directed funding means that you are in control of how, when and who delivers your support at home and in the community. This means you purchase the support you need, employ the people you want and manage your available budget. We can provide as little or as much support as you need. Whether you need help with recruiting, budgeting and being an employer, want a hassle-free payroll system or are looking for a proven and trusted payroll partner, we have an option to suit you. We provide a Management Service to all clients, and offer a range of add-on services that you can pick and choose from: Payroll Service Employer Protection & Support package Training for Support Staff Health & Safety resources Other Services Whether you’re government or privately funded, Manawanui can put together an individualised option for you. You’re in charge so you tell us what you want and we’ll help you get it in place. For more information contact us on 0508 462 427 or info@incharge.org.nz.

Screenshots

Antenno4 screens
Manawanui4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Antenno at 38% against Manawanui's 14%. Antenno also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Manawanui's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

Antenno ships an update every 3 weeks, Manawanui every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Antenno versus Manawanui: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntennoManawanui
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatacom Solutions LimitedManawanui

Customer experience

Antenno

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative54.2%

Manawanui

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

Antenno

No in-app purchases

None

Manawanui

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Antenno free?
Antenno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manawanui free?
Manawanui is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Antenno or Manawanui have ads?
Neither Antenno nor Manawanui shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Antenno or Manawanui?
Antenno ships an update every 3 weeks, and Manawanui every 2 months. Most recently, Antenno was updated on October 14, 2026 and Manawanui on October 5, 2026.

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