Sponge Time vs MapNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Sponge Time
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Sponge Time โ take control of your time Sponge Time is a time management tool based on the Lyubishchev time tracking method. By logging his time for 56 straight years, Lyubishchev turned a simple habit into an extraordinary life. Sponge Time brings this proven method to your fingertips: record your real daily activities, understand where your time goes, and make every hour count. [Three tabs, each with a clear purpose] โ Time ยท Record your real daily track โข Today overview: a summary of today's records at the top of the list โข Quick logging: enter an activity and its duration โ done in seconds โข Quick entries: reuse frequent activities with one tap โข Flexible editing: set start and end times โ easy to backfill or correct โข Two-level categories: keep work, study and life organized โข Custom colors: tell each category apart at a glance โ Statistics ยท A visual hub for the value of your time โข Annual report: generate your year in review with one tap โ save and share it as an image โข Visual charts: time distribution, duration trends and monthly comparisons at a glance โข Overview: last 7 days, last 30 days and this year โ clearly presented โข Check-ins: a monthly view that keeps your consistency visible โ Me ยท Your personal time dashboard โข Recording days, daily average and category rankings show your growth โข 17 beautiful themes, with light and dark mode support [Why choose Sponge Time] โข Private & secure: all data stays on your device โ only you can access it โข iCloud sync: data syncs automatically, nothing is lost when you switch devices โข Data restore: snapshots are created automatically before data is overwritten, recoverable anytime โข Data export: export as CSV, Markdown, JSON and more โ your data belongs to you โข No ads: focus on tracking itself, without interruptions โข 11 languages: easy to use all over the world [A small tip] The value of time tracking lies not in perfection but in consistency. Start by recording today; look at the charts a week later and you will truly "see" your time for the first time. Sponge Time โ spend your time the way you want.
MapNote
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MapNote is a lightweight tool that combines "note-taking" with "location". Tap any position on the map to add voice, text, or image notes, and the system will automatically acquire address information. Voice recordings can be transcribed to text automatically, letting you grasp key points at a glance during review. Map pins and nearby lists make information retrieval more efficient; the details page supports playing recordings, editing content, and managing deletions.All data is stored locally on your device only. It supports backing up as a ZIP file, as well as importing and restoring (merge/overwrite) for greater peace of mind. Suitable for couriers, food delivery riders, inspectors, field workers, and other groups who need to quickly record information at different locations. Key Features Map pinning and note-taking with automatic location and address saving Voice recording + system voice recognition and transcription Text notes and image notes (take photos/select from album) Nearby list + map pin preview Play recordings, edit content, and delete notes on the details page Data backup/restore (merge or overwrite) and one-tap clearing Local offline storage, privacy-friendly Permission Usage Explanation Location: Display and record locations on the map Microphone: Record voice notes Voice Recognition: Convert voice to text Camera/Album: Create image notes Privacy Statement Data is only stored locally on your device and will not be uploaded to servers; voice recognition is provided by Apple's system and adheres to its privacy policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapNote at none against Sponge Time's 3. MapNote also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sponge Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MapNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sponge Time | MapNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Lion Cat Culture Technology Co., Ltd. | ้ ๅ |
In-app purchases
Sponge Time
- Sponge Time$0.991 Month
- Sponge Time$4.991 Year
- Sponge Time$9.99
MapNote
No in-app purchases









