# viaim vs DOWAY

The clearest difference is rating: DOWAY at 5.0 against viaim's 3.9. DOWAY also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). viaim's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (47% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. viaim sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DOWAY sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DOWAY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: viaim has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of viaim's written reviews are positive against 30% of DOWAY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

viaim ships an update every 3 weeks, DOWAY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | viaim | DOWAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viaim-ai-note-taker/id6468928677/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doway/id6736727870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 201 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Future Intelligent Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710945916) | [Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510735213) |

## What reviewers say

### viaim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viaim-ai-note-taker/id6468928677)

This app works with specific earbuds to record and transcribe audio from calls, meetings, and media playback. It helps organize your recordings into a searchable knowledge base and allows for easy editing and sharing. You can also manage your earbud settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time call recording and transcription, Onsite meeting recording and transcription, Audio/video playback transcription, Personal knowledge base for recordings, Recording management and export, Earbud settings adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| viaim Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| VIAIM Plus (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| viaim Ultra (monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| VIAIM Max (monthly) | $23.99 | per month |
| viaim Pro (yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| VIAIM Plus (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| viaim Ultra (yearly) | $159.99 | per year |
| VIAIM Max (yearly) | $169.99 | per year |


### DOWAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doway/id6736727870)

This app provides professional audio recording and transcription services. It uses AI to convert speech to text in multiple languages, distinguishing speakers and enhancing work efficiency. It also supports high-definition multi-mode recording with compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** High-definition multi-mode recording, Real-time text transfer, Speaker identification, Multi-language transcription, AI-powered accuracy, Increased work efficiency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan(Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Max Plan(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $59.99 | per year |
| Max Plan(Annually) | $69.99 | per year |
| 60 minute | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 minute | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Minutes Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 minute | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 minute | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Minutes Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 minute | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1200 minute | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Minutes Package | $15.99 | one-time |
| 6000 minute | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Minutes Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3600 minute | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is viaim free?

viaim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DOWAY free?

DOWAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, viaim or DOWAY?

DOWAY is rated higher. viaim averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while DOWAY averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do viaim or DOWAY have ads?

Neither viaim nor DOWAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, viaim or DOWAY?

viaim ships an update every 3 weeks, and DOWAY fortnightly. Most recently, viaim was updated on September 12, 2026 and DOWAY on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*