# DOWAY vs Hi Rokid

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hi Rokid at none against DOWAY's 10. Hi Rokid also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 30%) and ratings volume (39 vs 6). DOWAY's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOWAY sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hi Rokid asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for DOWAY against 3.8 for Hi Rokid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi Rokid has 39 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of DOWAY's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hi Rokid's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOWAY | Hi Rokid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doway/id6736727870/reviews) | **[3.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-rokid-rokid-glasses/id6749669942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 228 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510735213) | [ROKID INTERNATIONAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831677759) |

## What reviewers say

### DOWAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doway/id6736727870)

This app offers professional audio recording management and text transcription services. It utilizes AI to convert speech to text accurately in multiple languages, enhancing work efficiency. It is designed to work with specific recorder hardware for high-definition recording and speaker identification.

**Highlights:** Professional recorder management, High-definition multi-mode recording, Real-time text transfer, Speaker distinction, AI-powered text transcription, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 120 minute | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 minute | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Minutes Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 minute | $11.99 | one-time |


### Hi Rokid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-rokid-rokid-glasses/id6749669942)

Connect to smart glasses to manage settings, organize photos and videos, and access AI services like intelligent translation. Personalize your device experience and easily manage your multimedia content.

**Highlights:** Device settings configuration, Photo and video import, Multimedia gallery management, AI assistant integration, Intelligent translation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOWAY free?

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

### Is Hi Rokid free?

Hi Rokid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DOWAY or Hi Rokid?

Hi Rokid is rated higher. DOWAY averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hi Rokid averages 3.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do DOWAY or Hi Rokid have ads?

Neither DOWAY nor Hi Rokid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOWAY or Hi Rokid?

DOWAY ships an update fortnightly, and Hi Rokid fortnightly. Most recently, DOWAY was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hi Rokid on November 5, 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.*