Comparison

Auto Audio vs DOWAY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Auto Audio

Features
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The app will provide 8 solutions for recording the sound. 1 Record from Apple Watch. In Watch OS 5, could record the sound when the watch screen is off. When this App records the sound in the background in Apple Watch, sometime, a red icon of microphone will be displayed at the top middle of Watch Screen. That means, this App is recording the sound in the background status. Just tap this red icon, this App will be displayed again. After finishing the recording, the record file will be transferred to the iPhone automatically. In iPhone, when we tap the file folder icon on the top left corner in the main tab controller, the file from watch will be displayed. In Watch App, tap the table cell, the detail of the record sound will be displayed. We will see a transfer button. If we need to transfer the record file to iPhone again, please tap this button. 2.Auto: When this App is inactive, just tap this App icon, this App could record the sound automatically.When you need to record the sound as soon as possible, you may like this solution. If you need to get this solution, just make the fast tab page appear before you press the home key. 3 Intelligent: this App could start recording the sound when the pitch level of sound is over the indicted level of starting record. It could stop recording when the pitch level of sound is below the indicted level of stopping record. If you need to record the sound when it is higher than some pitch level, just make the intelligent tab page appear. 4 Gesture: gesture double tap or pinch could create the different size sound files. The larger size is more qualified. The smaller size could save the disk space and the sound is also qualified. If you need to use this solution, just make the gesture tab page appear. 5 Proximity: Cover the top part of the iPhone screen , this App will record the sound. Cover the iPhone screen again, this App will stop recording. In some situation, you do not want to tap the device screen, then this solution is yours. For example, you could use one book to cover the top part of the iPhone screen, or use your hands, your clothes,and even use your face.If you need to use this solution, just make the proximity tab page appear. 6 Delay the action : delay the recording after 0 - 30 seconds. In some situations, you want to record the sound after a little time, then this solution may help you.If you need to use this solution, just make the timer tab page appear. 7 Standard recording the sound, if you just want to record the sound by tapping the button directly, this App is yours. Just make the timer tab page appear, ensure the delay is zero second, and tap the button of Record One Audio Clip. 8 Repeat recording. Some times, you may need to record the sound files after the indicted duration. In the timer tab page, tap the button - record the audio by interval. In iPhone or iPad, this App could also continue recording the sound in the background. You could set your preferences. So tap the button at the upper right corner of the main view, you could set your own preferences from the setting view. These preferences includes the max duration of the sound file, the sound pitch level for start record and stopping record. You could also indict whether enable the background record when this App is inactive. After the file is created, you could send the sound file by email account in your device.By using the iTune File Sharing features, you could export the record sound to the iTune computer such as Mac PC. Tap the To iCloud button, the new view will display the item : iCloud Drive, tap this item to export the file to iCloud. In the main view, just tap the upper left button, you could view the file folder, the sound file size and sound duration will be displayed. The user could rename the sound file. You could play the sound file according to your needs.

About

DOWAY

This app provides professional audio recording and transcription services. It uses AI to convert speech to text in multiple languages, distinguishing speakers and enhancing work efficiency. It also supports high-definition multi-mode recording with compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • High-definition multi-mode recording
  • Real-time text transfer
  • Speaker identification
  • Multi-language transcription
  • AI-powered accuracy
  • Increased work efficiency
Features
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DOWAY is a professional recorder management and audio transfer text application. With the recorder hardware products, it can realize high-definition multi-mode recording, real-time transfer of text, distinguish speakers. combines the latest AI technology to achieve efficient and accurate text transcription services in multiple languages, meanwhile which greatly enhances the process of converting natural speech to text, thereby increasing daily work efficiency. [Fee Changes]  ChuangYi LLC., in its sole discretion and at any time, may modify the Subscription fees. Any Subscription fee change will become effective at the end of the then-current Billing Cycle. ChuangYi LLC. will provide you with reasonable prior notice of any change in Subscription fees to give you an opportunity to terminate your Subscription before such change becomes effective. Your continued use of the Service after the Subscription fee change comes into effect constitutes your agreement to pay the modified Subscription fee amount.   [Refunds]  Except when required by law, paid Subscription fees are non-refundable.   DOWAY Terms of Service & END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: http://www.dowayai.com/resource/dowaygg/team/member-service-terms.html   This app supports one-click subscription  Once the purchase of the subscription product is confirmed, iTunes will directly deduct the relevant subscription fees.  DOWAY VIP accounts can be ordered directly through iTunes account credit card payment.If the renewal is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period (one month/one year), the premium account for the next period will be automatically renewed.  During the current subscription cycle, the use of the current cycle cannot be cancelled.You can manage or cancel purchases through the settings of your iTunes account.   About privacy policy:  http://www.dowayai.com/resource/dowaygg/team/member-service-terms.html  About the membership agreement:  http://www.dowayai.com/resource/dowaygg/team/member-service-terms.html  About the Terms of Service:  http://www.dowayai.com/resource/dowaygg/team/membership-faq.html

Screenshots

Auto Audio4 screens
DOWAY2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DOWAY at Free against Auto Audio's $0.99. Auto Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DOWAY is free to download; Auto Audio costs $0.99 up front. DOWAY sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Auto Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Audio ships an update every 4 weeks, DOWAY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Auto Audio versus DOWAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto AudioDOWAY
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB205 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer方 沈Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Auto Audio

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

DOWAY

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Max Plan(Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan(Annually)$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)$59.991 Year
  • Max Plan(Annually)$69.991 Year
One-time12
  • 60 minute$0.99
  • 120 minute$0.99
  • 120 Minutes Package$1.99
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  • 600 minute$2.99
  • 300 minute$3.99
  • 600 Minutes Package$3.99
  • 3000 minute$11.99
  • 1200 minute$14.99
  • 3000 Minutes Package$15.99
  • 6000 minute$19.99
  • 6000 Minutes Package$29.99
  • 3600 minute$39.99

Questions

Is Auto Audio free?
Auto Audio costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DOWAY free?
DOWAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Auto Audio or DOWAY have ads?
Neither Auto Audio nor DOWAY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Audio or DOWAY?
Auto Audio ships an update every 4 weeks, and DOWAY fortnightly. Most recently, Auto Audio was updated on October 2, 2026 and DOWAY on October 10, 2026.

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