# Podcast App vs Testimony Share

Podcast App and Testimony Share both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Testimony Share's written reviews are positive against 56% of Podcast App's. Testimony Share also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Podcast App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (310K vs 68). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Podcast App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $36.99 per year. Testimony Share asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Podcast App against 4.9 for Testimony Share. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Podcast App has 310K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Podcast App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Testimony Share's.

Podcast App ships an update weekly, Testimony Share every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podcast App | Testimony Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (310K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-app/id1199070742/reviews) | **[4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testimony-share/id1530336324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **310K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Evolve Global, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199070741) | [Testimony Share Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530336326) |

## What reviewers say

### Podcast App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-app/id1199070742)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · News, #33 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access millions of podcasts on any topic, from news to true crime. Discover new shows with personalized recommendations and powerful search. Manage your listening history and favorite episodes.

**Highlights:** Millions of podcasts, Personalized recommendations, Powerful search and filters, Save for later, Listening history tracking, Ad-free premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock The Podcast App Premium | $36.99 | per year |
| Unlock Podcast App Premium | $36.99 | per year |
| Podcast App for Students | $36.99 | per year |
| Unlock Podcast App Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| The Podcast App Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| The Podcast App PLUS Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| The Podcast App Wellbeing | $49.99 | per year |
| Mastering Communication Course | $24.99 | one-time |
| Product Development Course | $49.99 | one-time |
| Podcast App Lifetime Premium | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Intuitive user interface
- 📚 Wide variety of podcast content
- 💾 Offline listening capabilities
- 🔍 Helpful podcast discovery features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific episodes
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 📤 Issues with downloading/playing podcasts offline
- 🔊 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent podcast playback behavior
- Syncing issues between devices
- Unreliable download/offline functionality

**Requested features**

- Add podcast history/playback tracking
- Implement playlist creation and management
- Allow manual reordering of podcast queue
- Introduce a true ad-free premium version
- Add more podcast discovery and recommendation tools


### Testimony Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testimony-share/id1530336324)

Share your Christian testimony and read inspiring stories from believers worldwide. Connect with others through shared experiences of salvation, miracles, and answered prayers. Encourage fellow Christians and be blessed by their journeys.

**Highlights:** Share Christian testimonies, Read inspiring stories, Connect with believers, Encourage others, Categorized testimonies (Salvation, Healing, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Podcast App free?

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

### Is Testimony Share free?

Testimony Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Podcast App or Testimony Share?

Testimony Share is rated higher. Podcast App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 310K ratings, while Testimony Share averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.

### Do Podcast App or Testimony Share have ads?

Podcast App shows ads; Testimony Share does not.

### Which is updated more often, Podcast App or Testimony Share?

Podcast App ships an update weekly, and Testimony Share every 3 months. Most recently, Podcast App was updated on November 5, 2026 and Testimony Share on November 3, 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.*