# Fieldy vs DOWAY

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Fieldy | DOWAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldy-ai-note-taker/id6480278540/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doway/id6736727870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Field Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814055784) | [Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510735213) |

## What reviewers say

### Fieldy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldy-ai-note-taker/id6480278540)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deprecated | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Compass Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fieldy Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Fieldy X | $17.99 | per month |
| Compass Pro | $19.00 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Fieldy Unlimited Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly Free Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Fieldy Plus Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Fieldy Unlimited | $135.99 | per year |
| Fieldy X | $149.99 | per year |
| Compass Pro | $167.99 | per year |
| Fieldy Unlimited | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate transcription and summarization of conversations
- 📝 Automatic task and action item extraction
- 🧠 Excellent memory aid for busy professionals
- ⏱️ Saves significant time on note-taking
- 🤖 Intelligent AI assistant that learns over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🔌 Device won't charge properly or charges very slowly
- 📱 App crashes and won't stay open
- 🎙️ Struggles with speaker identification and accents
- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($20/month or $138/year)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Native iOS Calendar and Reminders integration
- Speaker name identification and customization
- Offline recording capability with local storage
- Transcript export functionality


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