Antenno vs Manawanui
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Receive local authority notifications
- Report community issues
- Get updates on relevant topics
- Verified information sources
- Simple, no-login interface
- Proactive alerts
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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.
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.
- Self-directed funding control
- Recruitment assistance
- Budgeting tools
- Payroll system
- Support staff management
- Add-on service options
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Antenno | Manawanui |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Datacom Solutions Limited | Manawanui |
Customer experience
Antenno
Manawanui
In-app purchases
Antenno
No in-app purchases
Manawanui
No in-app purchases








