Comparison

(मणि) MANI vs Aaykar Setu

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

Head to head
About

(मणि) MANI

This app helps visually impaired individuals identify the denomination of Indian banknotes. It captures an image of the currency and provides audio or non-sonic notifications of the note's value.

Highlights
  • Identifies Indian banknote denominations
  • Audio and non-sonic notifications
  • Utilizes Voiceover for interaction
  • Supports Mahatma Gandhi Series notes
  • Free to use
Features
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been sensitive to the challenges faced by the visually challenged in conducting their day to day business with Indian banknotes. MANI will aid the visually impaired to identify the denomination of Indian banknotes of Mahatma Gandhi Series and Mahatma Gandhi (New) series by capturing the image of the notes placed in front of rear mobile camera. The application will generate audio and non-sonic notification intimating the currency note denomination to the user. MANI utilizes the underlying Voiceover feature of iOS phones to help visually impaired users to interact with their mobile phone. Disclaimer - MANI is made available by the RBI at no cost for the guidance of the visually challenged persons in identifying the denomination of Indian Banknotes. The RBI nor any of its authorities nor agencies nor officers nor employees nor advisors give any warranty or make any representation, express or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of the results given by the application, which may vary on account of difference in conditions, including but not limited to, light, soilage condition of the banknotes and interference from nearby objects. Users may exercise discretion and supplement the results of the app by checking the denomination through other ways of note identification. The RBI does not take any responsibility, and no claim shall lie against the RBI, for the results of the application and for any decisions taken by the users based on the said results. By downloading, accessing or using this application, you signify your assent to this disclaimer. This mobile application does not check or authenticate the genuineness of Indian Banknotes.

About

Aaykar Setu

Features
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Aaykar Setu is an innovative, login free mobile app of Income-Tax Department. It provides comprehensive support at your fingertips. Various Functionalities of Aaykar Setu: Acts & Legislative Access: Utility for Parallel Reading of Income-tax Acts, 2025 & 1961 and Income-tax Rules 2026 & 1962 and other key tax laws to stay informed. Income-tax Circulars and Notifications Automated Due Date Alerts and Special Announcements Prompter Income-tax Office Locator Contact Us: Contact details like phone, email & online feedback Tax Compliance – Made Easy

Screenshots

(मणि) MANI4 screens
Aaykar Setu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: (मणि) MANI at 13.0 against Aaykar Setu's 16.6. 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

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

(मणि) MANI ships an update every 4 weeks, Aaykar Setu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
(मणि) MANI versus Aaykar Setu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter(मणि) MANIAaykar Setu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReserve Bank of IndiaCPC(TDS) Income Tax Department Government of India

In-app purchases

None

(मणि) MANI

No in-app purchases

None

Aaykar Setu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is (मणि) MANI free?
(मणि) MANI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aaykar Setu free?
Aaykar Setu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do (मणि) MANI or Aaykar Setu have ads?
Neither (मणि) MANI nor Aaykar Setu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, (मणि) MANI or Aaykar Setu?
(मणि) MANI ships an update every 4 weeks, and Aaykar Setu every 3 weeks. Most recently, (मणि) MANI was updated on October 16, 2026 and Aaykar Setu on October 11, 2026.

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