Comparison

AdressBook vs Fields

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

Head to head
About

AdressBook

Features
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Easily and clearly manage members, families, and events – the app for clubs, communities, and groups. The address book app offers a powerful and easy-to-use solution for organizing your members – ideal for clubs, church communities, fraternities, and similar organizations. Manage people, families, and events conveniently in one central place – flexible and secure on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Family-oriented member management Automatic grouping of families based on name, address, and phone number Distinction between parents and children, with clear sorting within the family Shared addresses: changes are automatically applied to all family members Complete recording of all personal data, including photos, phone numbers, and email addresses Personal notes and membership information (e.g., date of joining) Powerful search and filter functions Real-time search across names, addresses, cities, and more Smart filters and clear presentation of results in family groups Address support with autocomplete via OpenStreetMap Direct connection to Apple Maps and Google Maps for navigation Integrated calendar for your organization Monthly overview of all events at a glance Categorization of events (e.g., community, school, fraternity) Support for multi-day events Integration of school holidays (state-specific) and public holidays Private events with iCloud synchronization across your own devices PDF export for creating appealing calendar overviews, easily shareable via email and other apps Data security and flexible synchronization Access protection via PIN as well as Face ID / Touch ID Different permission levels for administrators and users Data backup and restore via JSON export/import Synchronization via WebDAV server – ideal for secure shared access within your club or group Automatic server backups with timestamp Local data storage and encrypted transmission for maximum security User-friendly and flexible Setup assistant for a quick start, including WebDAV setup and PIN creation Demo data for easy testing and first steps Direct phone call and email integration from within the app Dark mode and customizable colors for calendar categories Role display for family members (father, mother, child) – can be shown or hidden as desired Optimized display for iPhone, iPad (with split view), and Mac (with keyboard and mouse support) Perfect for your organization Whether it’s a small club, church community, fraternity, or another group – this app helps you stay on top of your members, family structures, and events. The clear, family-focused organization, combined with a powerful event calendar and versatile export options, makes this app the ideal companion for everyday life in your organization. Simple. Secure. Clear. Rethinking member management.

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Fields

Features
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Fields is a private, encrypted vault for the personal details you cannot afford to lose β€” or leak. Passport and ID numbers. Bank and card details. Wi-Fi passwords, software keys, recovery phrases, insurance info, and the documents that go with them. Fields keeps it all in one beautiful, secure place β€” protected by your device's own Face ID and passcode, encrypted with AES-256, and stored entirely on your device and iCloud (optional) No accounts. No tracking. No cloud servers reading your data. Just your information, locked down and always at hand. Serious, On-Device Encryption * AES-256 Protection: Every field is encrypted with AES-256 before it is ever written to disk. * Secure Storage: Your master key is generated on-device and stored in the iOS Keychain β€” it never leaves your phone. * Biometric Authentication: Unlock seamlessly with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. * Privacy Guard: Auto-locks when backgrounded, hides data from the App Switcher, and locks instantly on screenshots. Organise the Way You Think * Flexible Entries: Save anything as a simple Name + Value. * Sub-fields: Group related details together under a single entry. * Secure Attachments: Attach photos, PDFs, and documents β€” fully encrypted alongside your data. * Effortless Workflow: Tap to reveal, one-tap copy, templates, search, sort, and drag-to-reorder. * Universal App: Native on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Private, End-to-End Encrypted iCloud Sync * Zero-Knowledge Sync: Optional synchronization via a Sync Passphrase only you know. Not even iCloud or us can read your data. Backup, Export and Share β€” On Your Terms * Total Control: Encrypted export through the native share sheet, import to restore or merge, and share a single field or document safely when needed. Fields Pro Fields is free to use. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase (no subscription) to unlock: * Unlimited fields (Free tier is limited to 10) * Advanced sub-fields and unlimited attachments * End-to-end encrypted iCloud Sync Buy once, keep forever.

Screenshots

AdressBook4 screens
Fields4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AdressBook at none against Fields's 1. AdressBook also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Fields's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Fields sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AdressBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdressBook ships an update every 3 days, Fields every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
AdressBook versus Fields: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdressBookFields
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.515.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlbert FrankGaurav Rangnekar

In-app purchases

None

AdressBook

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fields

One-time1
  • Fields Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is AdressBook free?
AdressBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fields free?
Fields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AdressBook or Fields have ads?
Neither AdressBook nor Fields shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdressBook or Fields?
AdressBook ships an update every 3 days, and Fields every 5 weeks. Most recently, AdressBook was updated on May 16, 2026 and Fields on September 18, 2026.

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