Fold vs Mantle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Fold
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Fold is the shared organizer built for couples and families who want to stay in sync β without the chaos of group chats and scattered apps. SHARED CALENDAR See everyone's schedule in one place. Color-coded layers for family, work, and personal events with 5 views: monthly, weekly, daily, agenda, and vertical timeline. Calendar heatmap shows how busy your week is at a glance. Never double-book date night again. TASKS & TO-DOS Create shared task lists, assign to family members, set priorities and due dates. Tap to mark complete. Swipe for details. Everyone stays on track. GROCERY LISTS Build your shopping list together in real time. Items organized by aisle with quantities and units. Check off as you shop β your partner sees it instantly. MEAL PLANNING & RECIPES Plan your weekly meals with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Save favorite recipes with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and timers. One tap to add all ingredients to your grocery list. CHORE ROTATION Set up rotating chores. Everyone knows whose turn it is. FAMILY CHAT Message your household directly in the app. Push notifications for new messages, even when the app is closed. SHARED MEMOS & NOTES Pin important info everyone needs β WiFi passwords, door codes, packing lists, gift ideas. COUNTDOWNS Track the days until vacation, anniversaries, birthdays, and milestones together. WISHLIST Keep a shared family wishlist with prices and links. Mark items as purchased so nobody double-buys. SHARED CONTACTS Store family contacts, doctors, repair services, and emergency numbers in one place everyone can access. IMPORTANT DATES Never forget a birthday or anniversary. See upcoming celebrations on your home screen. BUCKET LIST & DATE IDEAS Dream together. Track bucket list goals and date night ideas with ratings. APPLE WATCH APP Check your calendar, mark off groceries, complete tasks, and view countdowns right from your wrist. Quick add lets you capture items on the go. REAL-TIME SYNC Changes appear on every household member's device within seconds. Powered by secure cloud sync β your data is encrypted and private. FREE FEATURES - 1 household with 1 member - Shared calendar with multiple views - Task lists with priorities and due dates - Grocery lists organized by aisle - All features accessible on a single device FOLD PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: - Unlimited household members - Real-time cloud sync across all devices - Family chat with push notifications - Meal planning & recipes - Couple tools (countdowns, wishlists, date ideas, bucket list) - Family tools (shared contacts, important dates, memos) - Apple Watch companion app - Sign in with Apple or Google Subscription options: Weekly ($0.99), Monthly ($2.99), or Yearly ($24.99). Includes a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://foldapp.co/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://foldapp.co/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mantle
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Stop juggling five apps to run your life. Mantle is the AI-powered planner that pulls everything together β your day, your meals, your money, your health, and your family β and actually gets smarter the more you use it. Your day, planned for you. Every morning, Mantle generates a complete, realistic daily plan built around your schedule, your work setup, your kids, and your goals. Not a generic template β a plan that knows you have a 9am call, the kids get home at 3, and you're trying to hit the gym twice this week. Tap thumbs up or down and Mantle adjusts. Tell it the kids don't wake up until 8:30 and it locks that in forever. Meals handled. Tap once and Mantle suggests tonight's dinner β a full recipe with macros and a grocery list, a quick 10-minute option, a fast food pick nearby, or a real sit-down restaurant chosen specifically for you. Plan the whole week at once with day-by-day meal types, and Mantle builds the week around your preferences, dietary needs, and what's already in rotation. Your finances, actually under control. Add your income and recurring expenses and Mantle does the math β paycheck breakdown, monthly budget, spending by category, and a full tax estimate for the year including self-employment, federal, and state. No spreadsheets. No guesswork. Health that fits your real life. Log your mood, track water, check off supplements, and build a fitness plan that matches your level and your schedule. Set up intermittent fasting with a custom window and Mantle keeps it out of your meal suggestions. Check off a workout and feel the satisfying tap. Relationships and family, not just tasks. Get AI-generated date night ideas based on your location, budget, and vibe β or let Mantle pick a real nearby restaurant. Get activity suggestions for each kid based on their age and energy. And when you need a solo moment, treat yourself with something tailored to your actual interests. Stay on top of everything. Recurring tasks, a full calendar with bills and deadlines on the month view, and a habit tracker that builds streaks you actually want to protect. Built to grow with you. Mantle learns your preferences over time. The more you use it, the better your plans, meal suggestions, and recommendations get. Your data syncs across devices and everything is waiting for you when you open the app. 10 color palettes. Dark mode. Native iOS feel. Try Mantle free for 7 days β no commitment, cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://getmantle.us/terms
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Verdict
Fold and Mantle are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Mantle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Fold | Mantle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nadir Aktan | SAMUEL AMOS MILLER |
In-app purchases
Fold
- Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
Mantle
- Mantle Plus7 Days trial$12.991 Month









