fieldtape vs Volumi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 • High-quality audio recording • Tap and hold the reel to pause recording • Tape-style reel playback and scrubbing • Instant playback and recording management • Built-in memo notes • Multiple themes plus full custom theming • Built-in transcriptions • Offline, private, and lightweight Fieldtape is for recording first and organizing later, without distractions.
Volumi
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Volumi is a precise media volume utility built for iPhone. Go finer than Control Center—adjust in 1% steps with keyboard input on the free tier, or unlock 0.1% precision (1,000 steps) with Pro. Save volume presets as Scenes for commute, sleep, workouts, meetings, and more. Switch in one tap and stop adjusting volume every time you change context. CORE FEATURES • Volume Scenes — save multiple presets and apply them instantly; enter a scene session and exit by adjusting volume manually • Precise control — ring or slider UI plus keyboard input; Pro adds hold-to-accelerate fine-tuning • Auto Trigger — switch automatically when you connect headphones or arrive at a saved place (Pro, opt-in per scene) • Focus integration — apply a linked scene when a Focus mode activates (Pro) • Mute & restore — save your level before muting and restore with one tap • Home Screen widget — show scene and volume; tap to switch scenes and mute/restore; Pro adds ± volume buttons • iCloud sync — keep scenes consistent across devices (Pro, optional) PRIVACY Zero data collection. No ads. No third-party SDKs. Your data stays on device or in your private iCloud. PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlimited scenes · 0.1% precision · auto trigger · 15 templates · no subscription
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: fieldtape at none against Volumi's 1. fieldtape also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Volumi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. fieldtape asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | fieldtape | Volumi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Verdaguer | æ³¢ å¼ |
In-app purchases
fieldtape
No in-app purchases
Volumi
- Volumi Pro$1.99









