Comparison

DVR Tool vs FieldRecord

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

Head to head
About

DVR Tool

This tool helps investigators manage video evidence from surveillance systems. It accounts for time discrepancies and allows for the export of detailed PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Track video time offsets
  • Assist investigators
  • Handle incorrect time settings
  • Export detailed PDF reports
  • Share reports
Features
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This tool is to assist investigators with keeping track of video retrieved from surveillance systems including the time offsets commonly encountered due to incorrect time settings. A detailed PDF report can be exported and shared.

About

FieldRecord

Securely capture, organize, and export field evidence including photos, videos, audio, and documents. Geotag items with precise metadata and visualize them on a map. Generate comprehensive reports with cryptographic hashes for integrity verification.

Highlights
  • Capture photos, videos, audio, and documents
  • Geotag items with precise metadata
  • Organize by folders with status
  • Visualize items on a map
  • Export comprehensive reports
  • Verify file integrity with hashes
Features
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FieldRecord is the secure way to capture, organize, and export field evidence. Quickly document photos, videos, audio recordings, and scanned documents with precise geotags and metadata. Organize items by folder, visualize locations on a map with clustering and filters, then export complete reports for review—details and cryptographic hashes for integrity verification. What you can do with FieldRecord: • Capture photos, videos, audio, and documents • Add watermark timestamp and coordinates to photos • Annotate and add text to photos • Geotag items with latitude, longitude, and accuracy • Organize by folders with Active/Closed/Archived statuses • Share and import folders from other users. • View items on a map with clustering and powerful filters • Export comprehensive reports (PDF, CSV, ZIP package) • Include SHA-256 hashes to verify file integrity • Add tags, notes, and investigator details Why professionals choose FieldRecord: • Designed for field teams, investigators, and technicians • Clean, fast workflows for real-world documentation • Strong focus on reliability, clarity, and evidence integrity • No analytics tracking or invasive permissions Subscriptions: FieldRecord Pro unlocks premium features and export options. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DVR Tool4 screens
FieldRecord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DVR Tool at none against FieldRecord's 2. DVR Tool also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). FieldRecord's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. FieldRecord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DVR Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DVR Tool against 5.0 for FieldRecord. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DVR Tool ships an update every 2 months, FieldRecord monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DVR Tool versus FieldRecord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDVR ToolFieldRecord
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn HylaCodePeregrine LLC

Customer experience

DVR Tool

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FieldRecord

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DVR Tool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FieldRecord

Subscriptions2
  • FieldRecord PRO$2.991 Month
  • FieldRecord Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DVR Tool free?
DVR Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FieldRecord free?
FieldRecord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DVR Tool or FieldRecord?
DVR Tool and FieldRecord are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do DVR Tool or FieldRecord have ads?
DVR Tool shows ads; FieldRecord does not.
Which is updated more often, DVR Tool or FieldRecord?
DVR Tool ships an update every 2 months, and FieldRecord monthly. Most recently, DVR Tool was updated on June 2, 2026 and FieldRecord on July 9, 2026.

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