ValueCalm vs Fieldnote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ValueCalm
This app helps you manage your health by tracking vital signs and habits. It offers personalized insights and reminders, with a strong focus on data privacy by storing information locally on your device. Unlock advanced features and reporting with a PRO upgrade.
- Comprehensive vitals tracking (Blood Pressure, Glucose, Weight, Pulse)
- Smart daily insights and trend analysis
- Medication and habit reminders
- Doctor-ready PDF reports (PRO)
- 100% private, local data storage
- Bilingual support (English & Spanish)
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Take control of your health with clarity and privacy. ValueCalm is more than just a logbook; it's your personal health companion designed to bring peace of mind to your daily routine. Whether you are managing hypertension, diabetes, or simply staying on top of your well-being, ValueCalm helps you understand your body without compromising your data. Why ValueCalm? We believe your health data belongs to you. That's why ValueCalm is built with a Privacy-First architecture. Your sensitive medical records are stored locally on your device, not on external servers. KEY FEATURES: * Comprehensive Vitals Tracking: Easily log Blood Pressure, Glucose, Insulin, Weight, and Pulse. The intuitive interface makes recording data take seconds, not minutes. * Smart Daily Assistant: Don't just store numbers, understand them. Our intelligent assistant analyzes your trends and provides daily insights to keep you informed and motivated. * Medication & Habit Reminders: Never miss a dose or a check-up. Set custom reminders to keep your health routine on track. * Doctor-Ready PDF Reports (PRO): Transform your data into professional, easy-to-read PDF reports. Share them instantly with your doctor or family members to make better health decisions together. * 100% Private: Powered by Apple's, your information stays on your iPhone. No accounts, no tracking, no selling your data. * Bilingual Support: Fully localized for English and Spanish. GO PRO: Unlock the full potential of your health journey with ValueCalm PRO: * Unlimited History & Trend Analysis. * Advanced PDF Exporting - CSV - Excel * Support independent development. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: ValueCalm is designed for informational and data recording purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The "Daily Assistant" insights are based on general algorithms. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. In case of a medical emergency, contact your emergency services immediately. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://damilantech.com/privacy-value-calm.html
Fieldnote
This private voice journal app allows you to record thoughts on your Apple Watch or iPhone, transcribing them into searchable text. It generates notes based on your words without offering advice or interpretation, ensuring your journal remains entirely yours.
- Voice recording and transcription
- Searchable journal entries
- On-device note generation
- Offline functionality
- iCloud backup option
- Export to Markdown/JSON
- App Lock for privacy
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Some of your clearest thoughts arrive on a walk. An idea clicks. A conversation makes more sense. You remember something you want to hold on to. Then you get home and can't quite find it again. Fieldnote is a voice journal for those moments. Say the thought into your Apple Watch and keep walking. When the recording reaches your iPhone, Fieldnote turns it into a searchable Page made from your own words. No Watch? No problem. Fieldnote works on your iPhone, too. YOUR WORDS COME FIRST Read what you said, correct a transcription mistake, or listen to the original recording. Tap a phrase to hear that moment again. When there's something worth noticing, Fieldnote can add a short note in the margin. When there isn't, your Page stands on its own. PERSONAL MEANS PERSONAL Recording, transcription, and margin notes happen on your devices. No Fieldnote account. No journal-content server. No advertising or analytics about your activity. Audio stays on your devices; optional private iCloud backup is for Pages and notes, not recordings. Protect your notebook with Face ID or your iPhone passcode. TRY IT WITH A REAL THOUGHT Make a guided first Page, then make three more Pages whenever something comes to you. No deadline and no automatic charge. After that, unlock Fieldnote for $39.99 in the US. One purchase. No subscription. Prices vary by country. Your existing Pages remain readable, searchable, and exportable. New recordings stay safe while they wait to become Pages. Existing lifetime purchases remain unlocked, and earlier fourteen-day trials keep their original end date. TAKE YOUR WORDS WITH YOU Export your Pages and notes as Markdown or JSON. Your writing doesn't have to stay in Fieldnote. REQUIREMENTS Recording, transcription, reading, search, editing, playback, and export work on iPhone 12 or later with iOS 26 or later. Margin notes require Apple Intelligence on a supported iPhone. Apple Watch is optional; the Watch app requires Series 6, SE (2nd generation), or later with watchOS 26 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fieldnote at every 4 days against ValueCalm's every 2 months. ValueCalm's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. ValueCalm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fieldnote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ValueCalm against 5.0 for Fieldnote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ValueCalm ships an update every 2 months, Fieldnote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ValueCalm | Fieldnote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Jaimes | SECOND ACT LABS LLC |
Customer experience
ValueCalm
Fieldnote
In-app purchases
ValueCalm
- ValueCalm - Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ValueCalm - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- ValueCalm Lifetime$59.99
Fieldnote
- 14-day TrialFree
- Fieldnote, forever$39.99









