Lode vs FieldProof
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lode
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Type a note, record a voice memo, scan a document β and every one becomes a plain, open file you own: Markdown, .m4a audio, or PDF, synced through your own iCloud. No account, no lock-in, no tracking. CAPTURE ANYWHERE β’ Write Markdown notes, organized with familiar folders and #tags. β’ Record voice memos and turn them into text on-device (offline, private). Timed recordings stop by themselves; weekly reminders can start a recording with one tap. β’ Scan Text (OCR) or Scan Documents straight into a note as a PDF β right from the notes list. β’ Add photos, videos, sketches, and any file as attachments; pick several photos at once. β’ Picture folders: keep a folder of photos or screenshots, then recognize the text in every picture at once β one Markdown note per picture, on device. β’ Share into Lode from Safari, Mail, Files, and more. PLAY, LOOP & FOCUS β’ Play your own audio and music β recordings, lectures, language lessons, podcasts β with background playback and Lock Screen / Control Center controls. β’ Drop MP3s into the Lode/mp3 folder in iCloud Drive and they show up ready to play; no import step. β’ A-B repeat: loop just one section of a track, perfect for language practice or learning a passage. β’ Sleep timer: stop playback after a set time, or when the current track ends. β’ Build playlists, shuffle, and repeat. Great for looping a listening set. YOUR FILES, YOUR RULES β’ Notes are real .md files; recordings are real .m4a; scans are real PDFs. β’ Export any note to a self-contained HTML, PDF, or TextBundle, or share the raw Markdown. β’ Stored in iCloud Drive, so they sync across your devices and survive a reinstall. β’ Delete safely: notes go to a recoverable Trash, deleted recordings can be restored, and every save keeps a version history you can revert to. BUILT FOR iPHONE AND iPAD β’ On iPad: a desktop-class three-column layout (folders -> notes -> editor), keyboard shortcuts, multi-window, and drag & drop to and from other apps. β’ A live Markdown preview, document outline, and side-by-side diff for comparing files. β’ Viewer opens any text file in your Lode iCloud folder, even huge logs and subtitle files. WORKS THE WAY YOU THINK β’ Tags and wiki-style [[links]] connect your notes. β’ An Inbox collects everything you share into Lode; tap to open text, subtitles, Markdown and images right there. β’ Open formats mean your notes and audio are ready for any AI tool or editor you like β today and ten years from now. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ No account, no login, no ads, no tracking. β’ Speech-to-text runs fully on-device. Your data never leaves your device unless you sync it through your own iCloud. Lode keeps your raw material in your hands, in formats that outlast any single app.
FieldProof
Create detailed site reports with photos and markups. Document issues with status, due dates, and assignees. Export reports as PDFs or ZIP files with images, all stored locally on your device.
- Photo documentation
- Structured issue reports
- Photo markups and annotations
- Offline functionality
- PDF and ZIP export
- Customizable reports
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Turn site photos into either neutral Photo Documentation or a structured issue reportβoffline and without an account. Capture documentation points with text and photos, or track issues with status, due dates, and precise markups. Check the finished report and export PDF or ZIP when the handoff is ready. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a report and choose its type 2. Add documentation points or issues 3. Take or import photos 4. Add arrows, circles, boxes, text, or redaction 5. Review the export check and PDF preview 6. Share PDF or ZIP BUILT FOR THE JOB SITE β’ Neutral Photo Documentation without issue status or severity β’ Structured issue reports with status and responsibility β’ Multiple ordered photos per documentation point or issue β’ Drag-and-drop photo order β’ Status, severity, assignee, and due date β’ Duplicate issues when details repeat β’ Captions and precise photo markup β’ Structured PDF with cover and issue pages β’ Company profile and logo in PDF reports β’ ZIP export with the report and included images LOCAL BY DEFAULT No signup, login, or developer-run cloud account. Projects, photos, and annotations stay on your device until you choose to export or share them. TRY IT FREE Create one complete report of each type for free with unlimited points and photos, company branding, and PDF/ZIP export. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited reports, the Large Photo Pages layout, sign-offs in PDF/ZIP exports, CSV export, and custom starting templates. No subscription. Made for contractors, inspectors, property managers, maintenance teams, cleaning supervisors, and anyone who needs to hand off clear photo documentation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lode at none against FieldProof's 1. FieldProof's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 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
Both are free to download. FieldProof sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lode ships an update every 2 months, FieldProof weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Lode | FieldProof |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RUEI YI WU | Thomas Golbach |
In-app purchases
Lode
No in-app purchases
FieldProof
- FieldProof Pro$29.99









