EchoScribe vs Mangonote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EchoScribe
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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.
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.
- Real-time voice capture
- Automatic structuring
- Intelligent summarization
- Searchable text archives
- Language support
- Secure local storage
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | EchoScribe | Mangonote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 657 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | REDBEAN TECH | Yevhen Vinnyk |
In-app purchases
EchoScribe
- EchoScribe Pro$9.99
Mangonote
- 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
- Unlimited Access$99.99









