Comparison

Podcast App vs Batekh

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

Head to head
About

Podcast App

This podcast player prioritizes speed and simplicity, allowing users to quickly find, save, and listen to episodes. It offers AI-powered recommendations and organization tools, with an optional premium upgrade to remove ads and unlock advanced features.

Highlights
  • AI-powered podcast recommendations
  • Fast episode discovery and playback
  • Save and organize episodes
  • Create custom playlists
  • Offline listening
  • CarPlay and Apple Watch support
  • Search shows and episodes
Features
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Find great podcasts. Podcast App is the #1 most downloaded independent podcast player on iOS. Millions and millions of downloads, over 415,000 ratings, and named one of Apple's Apps We Love. Podcast App is built around one idea: getting you to your next episode as fast as possible. You're usually on the go, so everything is simple, intuitive, and takes the fewest possible steps. Save episodes and build playlists in a tap as you discover them, and get back to anything you've saved or started just as fast. And it's reliable where it counts: new episodes arrive the moment they're released, and your audio never stops, because we know you're listening while doing everything else. Less time fiddling with an app, more time enjoying what you love. NEW: AI DIGEST, YOUR PODCAST ADVISORS Not sure what to listen to? AI Digest creates a short podcast made just for you: a 5 to 10 minute conversation between two hosts breaking down the top recent episodes you might love. Get a sneak peek of what's worth your time, then tap play on the ones that grab you. It's like having your own podcast advisors on call. FIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE IN SECONDS * Search shows and episodes across millions of podcasts by topic, guest, person, or event * Search within a show to find that one episode someone recommended, or check if your favorite host covered a topic or invited a guest * Get recommendations based on your listening, so you keep discovering new favorites * Flip through the latest releases from all your favorite shows in our stories style feed * Explore trending shows in true crime, news, comedy, sports, health, business, education, parenting, and more SAVE, ORGANIZE, CURATE * Save any episode with one tap as you discover it * Build your Listen Later list and have it downloaded, offline, and ready to go * Create episode playlists by topic or guest, for what's next or the favorites you want to keep * Share your playlists with friends, family, and coworkers to bring them along LISTEN YOUR WAY * Get new episodes the moment they launch * Pick up right where you left off, speed up playback, rewind or skip ahead * Track your listening history and streaks, and quickly find that insightful episode you want to revisit or pass along * Listen in the car with CarPlay * Listen on your Apple Watch, no iPhone needed Whether it's the news on your commute, true crime on a road trip, or a bedtime story to wind down, Podcast App makes the world of podcasts your own. Stop scrolling. Just listen. BUILT BY A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST Our team has built consumer products with 100M+ installs, and our work has been featured by Apple, TechCrunch, Yahoo, Fast Company, and Fox. PREMIUM Our free app is ad supported, with visual ads. Upgrade to Premium to: * Remove all visual ads completely * Unlock your full listening history * Add your own private podcasts by URL * Create podcast show folders to organize your favorites * Customize per show settings, including push notifications and default sort order The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and will identify the cost of the renewal. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Prices may vary from country to country. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://podcast.app/privacy-policy

About

Batekh

Features
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Join the digital resistance and make your voice heard for Palestine. Digital Defender is a powerful advocacy tool designed to help you engage meaningfully with social media content and contribute to the Palestinian cause. - KEY FEATURES: - Post & Share Access curated Pro-Palestine content created by our team of social media experts Share inspiring and educational content across all major platforms Amplify authentic Palestinian voices and stories - Quick Reply Get professionally crafted responses written by advocacy specialists Copy and paste ready-to-use replies for social media engagement Engage with confidence using fact-based, respectful messaging Upload screenshots to confirm your participation - Report & Protect Help combat misinformation and anti-Palestine content Report harmful posts that spread false narratives Contribute to a safer digital environment for Palestinian advocacy Take action against content that violates platform policies - Contribute Submit inspiring content for community review Share positive Palestinian stories and achievements Report negative content that needs attention Be part of a growing community of digital defenders - WHY CHOOSE DIGITAL DEFENDER: Expert-Curated Content: All materials are created by social media and advocacy professionals Easy to Use: Simple interface designed for quick action and maximum impact Multi-Platform Support: Works across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and more Community-Driven: Join thousands of users making a difference daily Safe & Secure: Your privacy and security are our top priorities Real Impact: Every action contributes to raising awareness and supporting Palestine - MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY Every view, engagement, and report helps us advocate for Palestine on a global scale. Whether you're sharing educational content, engaging with posts, or reporting harmful material, you're contributing to building a better future. Download Digital Defender now and become part of the digital resistance. Together, we can amplify Palestinian voices and create positive change in the digital world.

Screenshots

Podcast App4 screens
Batekh2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Batekh at none against Podcast App's 10. Batekh also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Podcast App's advantage is chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price 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

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Podcast App versus Batekh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodcast AppBatekh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (311K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings311K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB34 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEvolve Global, Inc.Omar Shamsaldeen

Bugs and requests

Podcast App

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Batekh

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Podcast App

Subscriptions7
  • Unlock The Podcast App Premium7 Days trial$36.991 Year
  • Unlock Podcast App Premium7 Days trial$36.991 Year
  • Podcast App for Students7 Days trial$36.991 Year
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  • Unlock Podcast App Premium1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • The Podcast App Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • The Podcast App PLUS Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • The Podcast App Wellbeing7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Mastering Communication Course$24.99
  • Product Development Course$49.99
  • Podcast App Lifetime Premium$199.99
None

Batekh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Podcast App free?
Podcast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Batekh free?
Batekh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Podcast App or Batekh have ads?
Podcast App shows ads; Batekh does not.

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