# Builder Brigade vs Manely

The clearest difference is monetization model: Builder Brigade at free with in-app purchases against Manely's subscription. Builder Brigade also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1). Manely's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Builder Brigade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Manely sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manely holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Builder Brigade has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Builder Brigade's written reviews are positive against 100% of Manely's.

Builder Brigade ships an update every 3 weeks, Manely every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Builder Brigade | Manely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builder-brigade/id6742160782/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manely/id6757655146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 517 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Builder Brigade Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797168033) | [Wesley Brower](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868075414) |

## What reviewers say

### Builder Brigade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builder-brigade/id6742160782)

Organize your new home build from start to finish. This app helps homeowners track selections, explore features, and communicate with their builder. It provides essential tips and product information to ensure a smooth construction process.

**Highlights:** Organize home selections, Explore home features, Communicate with builders, Access product information, Get building tips, Export selections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $146.99 | per year |


### Manely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manely/id6757655146)

Organize your to-do lists with a powerful task management app. Break down complex projects into subtasks, categorize with custom folders, and collaborate with others by sharing folders and setting permissions. Enjoy a beautiful interface with light and dark modes, and sync your data across all devices.

**Highlights:** Task creation with due dates and priorities, Unlimited subtasks for complex projects, Customizable folders with color-coding, Folder sharing with view/edit permissions, Task comments for discussions, Light and dark mode interface, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1/month | $0.99 | per month |
| $3/month | $2.99 | per month |
| $5/month | $4.99 | per month |
| $10/month | $9.99 | per month |
| $10/year | $9.99 | per year |
| $20/month | $19.99 | per month |
| $20/year | $19.99 | per year |
| $50/year | $49.99 | per year |
| $100/year | $99.99 | per year |
| $200/year | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Builder Brigade free?

Builder Brigade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Manely free?

Manely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Builder Brigade or Manely?

Manely is rated higher. Builder Brigade averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Manely averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Builder Brigade or Manely have ads?

Neither Builder Brigade nor Manely shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Builder Brigade or Manely?

Builder Brigade ships an update every 3 weeks, and Manely every 5 days. Most recently, Builder Brigade was updated on October 8, 2026 and Manely on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*