Comparison

EchoScribe vs Mangonote

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

Head to head
About

EchoScribe

Features
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EchoScribe is a privacy-first transcription app for iPhone, built for sensitive conversations and serious work. Record audio or import audio and video, then turn them into editable text with on-device transcription, speaker labels, and local AI tools. With EchoScribe, you can: - Record directly on iPhone - Import audio and video files - Transcribe with local Whisper models - Add speaker labels on device - Edit and export transcripts - Use a local AI assistant with your transcripts - Generate summaries, action items, and key points EchoScribe is designed for people who need more control over private information, including doctors, lawyers, journalists, researchers, consultants, and anyone working with confidential interviews, meetings, or notes. Instead of sending everything to a cloud-first workflow, EchoScribe helps you keep transcript work closer to your device and under your control. On-device AI and local model features may vary depending on your iPhone model and the models you download.

About

Mangonote

Effortlessly capture spoken content from calls, interviews, or lectures. This tool uses speech recognition and summarization to create searchable, editable notes, allowing you to focus on the conversation. Secure local storage ensures your content remains private.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice capture
  • Automatic structuring
  • Intelligent summarization
  • Searchable text archives
  • Language support
  • Secure local storage
Features
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You speak. Mangonote writes it down. Your best thinking happens out loud — in meetings, lectures, calls, and ideas that hit you on the go. Mangonote catches it before it slips away: hit record, keep talking, and get clean, structured notes with a summary you can actually use. No typing. No "wait, what did they just say?". No lost ideas. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record anything — a meeting, lecture, interview, or a 30-second thought 2. Mangonote transcribes it as you speak, with powerful speech recognition 3. You get an organized note: the key points, a clear summary, and the full transcript MADE FOR REAL LIFE • Back-to-back meetings? Stay present in the room — read the recap after. • A two-hour lecture? Get the ten lines that will actually be on the exam. • Interviews and podcasts? A full transcript, ready to quote. • Ideas while walking, driving, cooking? Say it once — it's saved, structured, searchable. WHAT'S INSIDE • Real-time voice capture with automatic structuring • Summaries that surface the main points, not the noise • Full text archives you can search in an instant • Handles diverse voices and accents • Stays reliable through long sessions • Secure local storage — your content stays on your device, private Whether you're a professional protecting your focus, a student who'd rather listen than scribble, or a creator turning conversations into content — Mangonote turns spoken words into organized knowledge, hands-free. Download Mangonote and never lose a thought again. Subscriptions • Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage: You can cancel or adjust your subscription anytime in Account Settings. • Free Trial: Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited once you purchase a subscription. • Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O025gp1dipCKzw8sEnm9MKUimSiHlrz5xPBNxLOYllk Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jfp-ENQKcbFQGEyTzRA6_Gtxd3RQf99DVZqgMLeJIcY

Screenshots

EchoScribe4 screens
Mangonote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mangonote at every 4 days against EchoScribe's every 3 weeks. EchoScribe's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. EchoScribe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mangonote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EchoScribe ships an update every 3 weeks, Mangonote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EchoScribe versus Mangonote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoScribeMangonote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—41 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB657 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREDBEAN TECHYevhen Vinnyk

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EchoScribe

One-time1
  • EchoScribe Pro$9.99
5 purchases

Mangonote

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$14.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Access$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$99.99

Questions

Is EchoScribe free?
EchoScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mangonote free?
Mangonote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EchoScribe or Mangonote have ads?
Neither EchoScribe nor Mangonote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoScribe or Mangonote?
EchoScribe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mangonote every 4 days. Most recently, EchoScribe was updated on October 5, 2026 and Mangonote on October 24, 2026.

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