Comparison

ReeMate vs fieldtape

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

Head to head
About

ReeMate

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Control your Mac from your iPhone β€” fast, secure, and always within reach. ReeMate is built for those moments when your Mac is just out of reach: on the couch, during a presentation, or while you're focused on something else. Pair once, and your iPhone connects to your Mac in seconds, every time. ReeMate requires the free companion app ReeMate Server installed on your Mac. Instructions to download and install it are provided within the app. Key features: - Wireless remote control for your Mac over your local network or a direct Wi-Fi link - Secure by design: every iPhone–Mac pair gets its own encrypted connection - Quick pairing: scan a QR code or enter a 6-digit code - Automatic reconnection after your Mac sleeps or your network changes - Volume controls: raise/lower volume and mute instantly - Microphone controls: mute/unmute without touching your Mac - Media controls: play/pause, next, previous - Presentation controls: next slide, previous slide and black screen for Keynote and PowerPoint - Mouse control: use your iPhone like a trackpad to move the cursor with precision - Mouse actions: click, right-click, drag and scroll, with natural momentum - Remote keyboard: use your iPhone as a wireless Mac keyboard - Shortcuts: trigger common or custom keyboard shortcuts, with your favourites one tap away on the remote ReeMate keeps the experience clean and focused: it's a practical remote designed for real life.

About

fieldtape

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Fieldtape is a simple, focused audio recorder built for capturing ideas as they happen. Record clean audio with a tactile, tape-inspired interface that keeps you present instead of buried in menus. Review recordings instantly, scrub through them with precision, and manage takes without friction. Add quick memos alongside your recordings to jot down context, lyrics, ideas, or reminders tied to the moment. Designed to feel intentional and calm, Fieldtape adapts to light and dark environments with multiple themes, including full custom colors. Whether you’re recording music ideas, field sounds, voice notes, or fleeting thoughts, the app stays out of the way and lets you work. Features β€’ High-quality audio recording β€’ Tap and hold the reel to pause recording β€’ Tape-style reel playback and scrubbing β€’ Instant playback and recording management β€’ Built-in memo notes β€’ Multiple themes plus full custom theming β€’ Built-in transcriptions β€’ Offline, private, and lightweight Fieldtape is for recording first and organizing later, without distractions.

Screenshots

ReeMate4 screens
fieldtape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: fieldtape at none against ReeMate's 1. fieldtape also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ReeMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. fieldtape asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReeMate ships an update every 3 months, fieldtape every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ReeMate versus fieldtape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReeMatefieldtape
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better18.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco AvizzanoJustin Verdaguer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReeMate

One-time1
  • ReeMate Unlimited$9.99
None

fieldtape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReeMate free?
ReeMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is fieldtape free?
fieldtape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReeMate or fieldtape have ads?
Neither ReeMate nor fieldtape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReeMate or fieldtape?
ReeMate ships an update every 3 months, and fieldtape every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReeMate was updated on October 28, 2026 and fieldtape on October 28, 2026.

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