# DOWAY vs ai

The clearest difference is rating: DOWAY at 5.0 against ai's 1.7. DOWAY also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%). ai's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOWAY sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ai sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DOWAY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ai has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of DOWAY's written reviews are positive against 0% of ai's.

DOWAY ships an update fortnightly, ai every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOWAY | ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doway/id6736727870/reviews)** | [1.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-calendar/id6743742645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **30.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 205 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510735213) | [Dongguan Huimingxin Project Investment Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802150965) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-calendar/id6743742645)

Manage your smart display and personal schedules with this app. Control device features like video playback and photo albums, or organize your daily tasks, shopping lists, and chores. Sync with popular calendar services for a unified view.

**Highlights:** AI Assistant with voice control, Video playback and photo album management, Calendar syncing (Google, Apple, Outlook), Customizable lists and categories, Weather forecasts for events, Chore chart assignment and tracking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month Premium membership | $1.99 | per month |
| One month AI member | $2.99 | per month |
| 10GB cloud memory | $4.99 | per year |
| 10GB Cloud Memory | $4.99 | per year |
| 20GB cloud memory | $9.99 | per year |
| 50GB cloud memory | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium member year | $19.99 | per year |
| Ai Member year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOWAY free?

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

### Is ai free?

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

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

DOWAY is rated higher. DOWAY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ai averages 1.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do DOWAY or ai have ads?

Neither DOWAY nor ai shows ads.

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

DOWAY ships an update fortnightly, and ai every 2 weeks. Most recently, DOWAY was updated on September 23, 2026 and ai on September 21, 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.*