# Fieldy vs shelpful

The clearest difference is rating: Fieldy at 4.7 against shelpful's 4.3. Fieldy also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 32) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). shelpful's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fieldy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and shelpful sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fieldy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fieldy has 1.4K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

Fieldy ships an update every 10 days, shelpful every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fieldy | shelpful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldy-ai-note-taker/id6480278540/reviews)** | [4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelpful-ai-for-adhd-tasks/id6741499362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Field Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814055784) | [Shelpful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794440939) |

## What reviewers say

### Fieldy

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

**Currently charting:** #75 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deprecated | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fieldy Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Compass Pro | $19.00 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Fieldy Unlimited Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Fieldy Plus Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Fieldy Unlimited | $135.99 | 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


### shelpful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelpful-ai-for-adhd-tasks/id6741499362)

This AI-powered assistant helps you tackle daily tasks and habits, especially if you struggle with executive function. It provides proactive nudges, brainstorming support, and customizable interactions to help you get things done.

**Highlights:** AI-powered task and habit management, Proactive nudges and reminders, Brainstorming and suggestion support, Customizable AI buddy name and tone, Habit and to-do list integration, Snooze reminders and flexible nudges

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay What You Can - 1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Pay What You Can - 2 | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pay What You Can - 3 | $12.99 | per month |
| Pay What You Can - 4 | $17.99 | per month |
| Pay What You Can - 5 | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fieldy free?

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

### Is shelpful free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fieldy or shelpful?

Fieldy is rated higher. Fieldy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while shelpful averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do Fieldy or shelpful have ads?

Neither Fieldy nor shelpful shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fieldy or shelpful?

Fieldy ships an update every 10 days, and shelpful every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fieldy was updated on November 8, 2026 and shelpful on October 30, 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.*