# Metricool vs Podcast Studio

The clearest difference is monetization model: Metricool at free with in-app purchases against Podcast Studio's subscription. Metricool also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (117 vs 1). Podcast Studio's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metricool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $30.00 per month and Podcast Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Podcast Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metricool has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Metricool's written reviews are positive against 13% of Podcast Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, Podcast Studio every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metricool | Podcast Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-studio/id1464728589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 13.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metricool Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072510528) | [INTJ Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464728588) |

## What reviewers say

### Metricool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Social Networking, #180 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app helps you manage, plan, and optimize your social media and digital advertising efforts. Schedule posts, engage with your audience from a unified inbox, and analyze performance across multiple platforms. It also allows for the management of ad campaigns.

**Highlights:** Schedule posts across multiple platforms, Unified inbox for messages and comments, Manage digital ad campaigns, Track social media analytics, Generate custom reports, Visual content calendar

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Mobile 5 | $30.00 | per month |


### Podcast Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-studio/id1464728589)

Easily record, edit, and publish your podcasts with an all-in-one solution. This app simplifies complex audio tasks, allowing you to add music, sound effects, and ads seamlessly. It offers non-destructive editing and professional audio enhancement to make your podcast sound polished and ready for distribution.

**Highlights:** Record and edit podcasts, Add music, sound effects, and ads, Non-destructive audio editing, Automatic audio enhancement (AudioMagic), Direct publishing to hosting services, Participant connection via companion app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | $7.99 | per month |
| Silver | $11.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metricool free?

Metricool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Podcast Studio free?

Podcast Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metricool or Podcast Studio?

Podcast Studio is rated higher. Metricool averages 2.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Podcast Studio averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Metricool or Podcast Studio have ads?

Neither Metricool nor Podcast Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metricool or Podcast Studio?

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, and Podcast Studio every 9 months. Most recently, Metricool was updated on October 26, 2026 and Podcast Studio on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*