Five Things vs Mangata
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Five Things
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Five Things is a daily reflection app built around one small promise: write five things today, then come back tomorrow. Start with Gratitude. Notice people, moments, wins, needs, hopes, tiny joys, lessons and let-gos in a simple five-line ritual. It is quick enough for a busy morning, quiet enough for the end of the day, and structured enough to become part of real life. The app is inspired by social science on gratitude, brief mindfulness and social connection: small repeated moments of noticing can help people see patterns, remember what matters and feel less alone. Five Things turns that idea into a gentle daily habit. You can keep everything private, or choose Full Social to add to the anonymous Gratitudes wall and see what other people are appreciating today. It is community without a noisy feed. What you can do: - Write five things in your daily journal - Switch between Gratitudes, Wins, Hopes, Needs and more - Build a streak and revisit your history - See recurring words and themes in a word cloud - Add widgets, reminders and guided resets with THING5 Premium - Share gratitude with the community only when you choose Write five. Notice more. Make reflection part of your day. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mangata
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Mangata is a quiet Color Walk app for recording your walks. Pick a color and head out for a stroll. Along the way, you can photograph the colors, light, plants, street corners, and small details you notice. When youโre done, Mangata turns the walk into a local record: photos, duration, distance, route, places, and notes. It isnโt a fitness tracker, and it doesnโt ask you to hit goals. You simply walk at your own pace, pay attention to the colors around you, and keep an ordinary walk on record. Features Color Walk: Choose a color and follow it on a walk Walk records: Save duration, distance, route, places, photos, and notes Share cards: Export single images, collages, grids, receipts, routes, and more Local-first: Walk records stay on your device Plus: Unlock more share styles and future walk modes Mangata is for people who want to slow down, notice everyday life, and keep their walks in photos. Subscriptions & Purchases Some features require Mangata Plus. After you confirm a purchase, payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Privacy Policy: https://acorner.notion.site/Mangata-35f60b3d61bf80a2b457e4da861ddd48 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Five Things at 6 against Mangata's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Five Things sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mangata sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Five Things ships an update every 11 days, Mangata every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five Things | Mangata |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.2 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Richardson | ็ฑ ้ |
In-app purchases
Five Things
- THING5 Premium$0.991 Month
- Five Tiny Joys$1.99
- Five Highlights$1.99
- Five Lessons$1.99
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- Five People$1.99
- Five Needs$1.99
- Five Let-Gos$1.99
- Five Hopes$1.99
- Five Kind Acts$1.99
- Premium Lifetime$9.99
Mangata
- Mangata Plus Yearly$9.991 Year
- Mangata Plus Lifetime$29.99









