Comparison

Mangonote vs Tempo

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

Tempo

Features
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Start with a focus session that feels possible—and let it change when the work does. Tempo is a flexible focus timer for iPhone. Choose a short or long session, name up to three tiny intentions, and extend the timer without restarting when momentum arrives. FLEXIBLE FOCUS SESSIONS • Choose a preset or set your own duration • Add 5, 10, or 15 minutes while a session is running • Pause without losing the time you already focused • Turn a vague task into up to three concrete intentions OFFLINE AMBIENT SOUND Shape a steadier environment with four synthesized noise options and 16 nature recordings across rain, water, forest, night, and cozy sound groups. Playback stays on your device and does not require streaming. PROGRESS WITHOUT PUNISHMENT • Save a private reflection after a session • Review daily, weekly, and monthly patterns • Earn achievements and see your focus streak • Share a session card when you choose AT HOME ON IPHONE Use Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets, start sessions with Siri Shortcuts, optionally record mindful minutes in Apple Health, and sync focus history through iCloud. PRIVACY-MINDED No account is required. Focus data is stored on your device, with optional iCloud sync controlled through your Apple account. TEMPO PRO Tempo is free to download and try. Optional Tempo Pro purchases unlock the complete sound library, advanced insights, widgets, iCloud sync, achievements, and other premium features. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options are available in the app; prices vary by storefront. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mangonote4 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mangonote at every 4 days against Tempo's every 4 months. 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. Mangonote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Tempo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mangonote ships an update every 4 days, Tempo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mangonote versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangonoteTempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size657 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYevhen Vinnyk远锋 叶

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

Tempo

Subscriptions2
  • Tempo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tempo Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempo Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Mangonote free?
Mangonote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mangonote or Tempo have ads?
Neither Mangonote nor Tempo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mangonote or Tempo?
Mangonote ships an update every 4 days, and Tempo every 4 months. Most recently, Mangonote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tempo on October 25, 2026.

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