Comparison

Papertone vs Mangose

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

Head to head
About

Papertone

This app offers a nostalgic note-taking experience with a retro iOS aesthetic. It features skeuomorphic textures and physical notebook elements for a charming interface. Easily create, search, and manage your notes with a focus on simplicity and elegance.

Highlights
  • Skeuomorphic textures
  • Lined paper backgrounds
  • Retro Apple-style interface
  • Hidden settings shortcut
  • Note import/export
  • Time format options
Features
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Papertone is a simple, elegant note-taking app inspired by the golden era of iOS — complete with skeuomorphic textures, lined paper backgrounds, and nostalgic charm. Everything is built to feel like a physical notebook — soft shadows, realistic textures, and a retro Apple-style interface. Here's what you need to know: • Tap the + button in the top-right corner to create a new note. • Need to find something? Pull down on your notes list to reveal the search bar. • Tap to edit button to make changes on the note. • Don't forget, first line of the note will be the title. • Want to access settings? Tap the "Notes" header 5 times — it's a hidden shortcut to keep the interface clean. From the settings menu, you can: • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats • Import or export your notes • Delete all notes (careful, this can't be undone) Just open and start writing — no distractions, no complexity. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mangose

Features
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Mangose is the all-in-one app that helps you stay organized, focused, and productive. Smarter than a simple to-do list, yet easier than complex tools. What you can do with Mangose: - Spaces & Collections — separate work, personal life, or studies - Multiple Views — list, Kanban board, calendar, table, gallery, notes, sketches, or embedded content - AI Chat (MangoseAI) — create task lists, search your data, and get context-aware answers - Automation (Factory) — set rules and triggers to mark tasks, send alerts, or integrate with Slack, GitHub, Discord, and more - Comments & Files — keep discussions and documents in one place - Smart Notifications — never miss a deadline - Custom Views & API — personalize and extend Mangose for your workflow Perfect for: - Teams in small and medium businesses - Freelancers and remote workers - Students and teachers - Anyone organizing personal projects - Automation enthusiasts Why choose Mangose? - Simple, intuitive interface - Powerful features when you need them - AI that saves you time and boosts productivity

Screenshots

Papertone4 screens
Mangose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mangose at Free against Papertone's $1.99. Papertone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Mangose is free to download; Papertone costs $1.99 up front. Mangose sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per month. Papertone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Papertone versus Mangose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapertoneMangose
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUSUF SAHAN TARHANMagdalena Borowska

In-app purchases

None

Papertone

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mangose

Subscriptions10
  • Seatpack 7 Monthly$69.991 Month
  • Seatpack 10 Monthly$99.991 Month
  • Seatpack 1 Yearly$99.991 Year
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  • Seatpack 3 Yearly$299.991 Year
  • Seatpack 5 Yearly$499.991 Year
  • Seatpack 6 Yearly$599.001 Year
  • Seatpack 7 Yearly$699.001 Year
  • Seatpack 8 Yearly$799.001 Year
  • Seatpack 9 Yearly$899.001 Year
  • Seatpack 10 Yearly$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Papertone free?
Papertone costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mangose free?
Mangose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Papertone or Mangose have ads?
Neither Papertone nor Mangose shows ads.

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