Comparison

Fieldy vs DOWAY

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

Head to head
About

Fieldy

This app acts as a digital memory aid, syncing with a wearable device to record and recall life's moments. Users can chat with an AI companion to explore events and gain insights. A premium version offers advanced AI summarization and analysis of conversations.

Highlights
  • Sync wearable device for memory recall
  • AI companion for event exploration
  • Summarize conversations
  • Find insights in discussions
  • Perfect memory aid
Features
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Fieldy helps you navigate through life with perfect memory. Sync the necklace, and see the memories roll in. Chat with a companion to dive deeper into events as they happen. Fieldy Pro includes additional AI features designed to make sense of, summarize, and find insights in your conversations. Terms of use and privacy policy: Please see our terms of use (https://www.notion.so/Fieldy-Terms-of-Service-1cbc5ad32243805f878dff38b7b050fc) and privacy policy (https://www.notion.so/Fieldy-Terms-of-Service-1cbc5ad32243805f878dff38b7b050fc) for more information.

About

DOWAY

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
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DOWAY is a professional recorder management and audio transfer text application. With the recorder hardware products, it can realize high-definition multi-mode recording, real-time transfer of text, distinguish speakers. combines the latest AI technology to achieve efficient and accurate text transcription services in multiple languages, meanwhile which greatly enhances the process of converting natural speech to text, thereby increasing daily work efficiency. [Fee Changes]  ChuangYi LLC., in its sole discretion and at any time, may modify the Subscription fees. Any Subscription fee change will become effective at the end of the then-current Billing Cycle. ChuangYi LLC. will provide you with reasonable prior notice of any change in Subscription fees to give you an opportunity to terminate your Subscription before such change becomes effective. Your continued use of the Service after the Subscription fee change comes into effect constitutes your agreement to pay the modified Subscription fee amount.   [Refunds]  Except when required by law, paid Subscription fees are non-refundable.   DOWAY Terms of Service & END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: http://www.dowayai.com/resource/dowaygg/team/member-service-terms.html   This app supports one-click subscription  Once the purchase of the subscription product is confirmed, iTunes will directly deduct the relevant subscription fees.  DOWAY VIP accounts can be ordered directly through iTunes account credit card payment.If the renewal is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period (one month/one year), the premium account for the next period will be automatically renewed.  During the current subscription cycle, the use of the current cycle cannot be cancelled.You can manage or cancel purchases through the settings of your iTunes account.   About privacy policy:  http://www.dowayai.com/resource/dowaygg/team/member-service-terms.html  About the membership agreement:  http://www.dowayai.com/resource/dowaygg/team/member-service-terms.html  About the Terms of Service:  http://www.dowayai.com/resource/dowaygg/team/membership-faq.html

Screenshots

Fieldy4 screens
DOWAY2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fieldy at free with in-app purchases against DOWAY's subscription. Fieldy also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 30%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). DOWAY's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Fieldy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DOWAY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fieldy has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Fieldy'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fieldy ships an update every 10 days, DOWAY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Fieldy versus DOWAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldyDOWAY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews — better30.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#56 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB205 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperField Labs Inc.Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Fieldy

All ratings1,209 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative28.3%

DOWAY

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Fieldy

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Bluetooth pairing fails or drops repeatedly
  • Device won't charge or charges to only 95%
  • App freezes or crashes on launch
  • Login code expires too quickly (10 seconds)
  • Location services loop preventing app setup
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  • Multicolored flashing light on startup that won't stop
  • Transcription stops working after updates
  • Offline data rarely uploads full conversations
  • Microphone becomes less effective after updates
  • Device won't sync with phone after updates
  • Speaker identification frequently incorrect
  • Forced upgrade prompts despite remaining transcription hours
  • Notifications persist even when disabled
  • Desktop app doesn't work smoothly with mobile version

Requested features

12 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Native iOS Calendar and Reminders integration
  • Speaker name identification and customization
  • Offline recording capability with local storage
  • Transcript export functionality
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  • ChatGPT-style conversational interface
  • Desktop application for better note management
  • Ability to merge, cut, and paste conversations
  • Device power switch or recording pause button
  • Support for multiple calendar integrations beyond Google
  • Better organization of conversations by speaker
  • More customizable AI summaries

DOWAY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Fieldy

Subscriptions13
  • Deprecated$4.997 Days
  • Compass Pro$4.997 Days
  • Fieldy Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Fieldy X$17.991 Month
  • Compass Pro$19.001 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly Offer1 Month trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Fieldy Unlimited Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly Free Trial14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Fieldy Plus Yearly$119.991 Year
  • Fieldy Unlimited$135.991 Year
  • Fieldy X$149.991 Year
  • Compass Pro$167.991 Year
  • Fieldy Unlimited$169.991 Year
18 purchases

DOWAY

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Max Plan(Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan(Annually)$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)$59.991 Year
  • Max Plan(Annually)$69.991 Year
One-time12
  • 60 minute$0.99
  • 120 minute$0.99
  • 120 Minutes Package$1.99
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  • 600 minute$2.99
  • 300 minute$3.99
  • 600 Minutes Package$3.99
  • 3000 minute$11.99
  • 1200 minute$14.99
  • 3000 Minutes Package$15.99
  • 6000 minute$19.99
  • 6000 Minutes Package$29.99
  • 3600 minute$39.99

Questions

Is Fieldy free?
Fieldy 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, Fieldy or DOWAY?
DOWAY is rated higher. Fieldy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while DOWAY averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Fieldy or DOWAY have ads?
Neither Fieldy nor DOWAY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fieldy or DOWAY?
Fieldy ships an update every 10 days, and DOWAY fortnightly. Most recently, Fieldy was updated on September 24, 2026 and DOWAY on September 23, 2026.

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