fieldtape vs ProComm Broadcast
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.
ProComm Broadcast
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ProComm Broadcast turns your iPhone or iPad into a full communications panel for your ProComm unit. Connect over your hotspot or local network β no configuration needed, your unit is discovered automatically. PHONE LINES Place and receive calls through your unit's phone lines with a real dial pad. See the live status of all eight lines at a glance and route any line to an output channel with a tap. IFB MONITORING Producers can listen in on any live line instantly. Monitor interviews and remote guests without interrupting the conversation. PARTY LINE INTERCOM Keep your whole crew talking on six independent party lines. Dial remote talent straight into a party line so everyone hears the same conversation. AUDIO ROUTING Assign lines to output channels, watch live audio levels, and control everything from one panel β no need to walk back to the rack. BUILT FOR THE FIELD β’ Zero setup: automatic unit discovery on hotspot or LAN β’ Works with Bluetooth headsets β’ Operator access protected by a rotating access code β’ Designed for live broadcast, ENG, and field production ProComm Broadcast requires a ProComm hardware unit on the same network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: fieldtape at 18.1 against ProComm Broadcast's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | fieldtape | ProComm Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Verdaguer | Omar Alabed |
In-app purchases
fieldtape
No in-app purchases
ProComm Broadcast
No in-app purchases
Questions
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