fieldtape vs HushStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 youβre 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.
HushStep
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Keep your favorite volume and brightness settings one tap away. Every feature is free. No ads, subscriptions, or account required. FINE MEDIA VOLUME CONTROL Adjust iPhone and iPad media volume with a slider, numeric input, and step buttons. Enter precise values and see system readback; the available precision depends on iOS and the current output device. UNLIMITED PRESETS AND SCENE GROUPS Save as many volume presets as you need, optionally including screen brightness. Organize them into groups for reading, working, bedtime, and more. Removing a group keeps its presets. INDEPENDENT WIDGET CONFIGURATION Existing preset widgets remain available. Each new Custom Scenes widget can independently display a group or up to four selected presets. Interactive widgets require iOS 17 or later and open HushStep to apply settings. BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Attach brightness to a preset and optionally reapply it when returning to HushStep. iOS restores system brightness after the screen locks. HushStep does not lock brightness in the background or disable automatic brightness. LOCAL STORAGE Your presets, groups, and preferences stay on your device. No account is needed. Requires iOS 16 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: fieldtape at none against HushStep's 1. HushStep's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. HushStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. fieldtape asks for nothing beyond the download.
fieldtape ships an update every 2 weeks, HushStep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | fieldtape | HushStep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 16 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Verdaguer | ζδΌ θ£ |
In-app purchases
fieldtape
No in-app purchases
HushStep
- HushStep Pro$0.99









