Comparison

Mangonote vs FocusBee

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

Head to head
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

About

FocusBee

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FocusBee is a beautiful, completely free Pomodoro timer that helps you stay focused and build productive habits. ALL FEATURES FREE — NO SUBSCRIPTIONS: • Smart Pomodoro Timer with customizable focus and break durations • 12 Ambient Sounds: rain, ocean, forest, fireplace, cafe, and more • Sleep Timer: auto-stop sounds after 15/30/45/60 minutes • Habit Tracking with visual calendars and daily reminders • Advanced Statistics: heat maps, hourly breakdowns, mood trends • Commitment Mode to lock controls during focus sessions • Task Integration to link tasks to Pomodoro sessions • Breathing Exercises: Box Breathing, 4-7-8, Calm Breathing • Gamification: earn honey drops, level up, unlock achievements • Share Cards: generate beautiful focus session cards to share • Live Activities on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • 3 Home Screen Widgets: Focus Today, Streak, Habits • Apple Watch App with real-time timer sync • iCloud Sync across all your devices • Apple Health integration for mindful minutes • iOS Focus Filter integration • ADHD-Friendly Mode Supports 37 languages. Terms of Use: https://goldenmonstew.github.io/app-support/focusbee/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://goldenmonstew.github.io/app-support/focusbee/privacy.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mangonote at every 4 days against FocusBee's every 2 months. On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Mangonote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and FocusBee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mangonote ships an update every 4 days, FocusBee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mangonote versus FocusBee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangonoteFocusBee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size657 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYevhen Vinnyk润聪 万

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

FocusBee

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Mangonote free?
Mangonote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBee free?
FocusBee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Mangonote or FocusBee?
Mangonote ships an update every 4 days, and FocusBee every 2 months. Most recently, Mangonote was updated on October 6, 2026 and FocusBee on October 18, 2026.

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