# Podlive vs Pod Decks

The clearest difference is ads: Podlive at none against Pod Decks's shown. Podlive also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Pod Decks's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and ratings volume (81 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Podlive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pod Decks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Podlive against 5.0 for Pod Decks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pod Decks has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Podlive's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pod Decks's.

Podlive ships an update monthly, Pod Decks every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podlive | Pod Decks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podlive/id1208250918/reviews) | [5.0 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-decks/id1514611595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Trauth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073103749) | [Pod Decks Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514611594) |

## What reviewers say

### Podlive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podlive/id1208250918)

Discover and listen to live podcast streams on the go. Get notified when your favorite shows start, interact with other listeners, and explore new content. Premium features offer synchronization, unlimited favorites, and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** Live podcast streaming, Push notifications for live shows, Podcast discovery and categories, Live chat with listeners and podcasters, Dark mode support, Account synchronization (Premium), Sleep timer (Premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Podlive Premium 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Podlive Premium 1 Year | $9.49 | per year |


### Pod Decks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-decks/id1514611595)

This app provides a vast library of unique interview questions to elevate podcast conversations. It also offers tools, resources, and training for podcast growth, exclusive discounts, royalty-free music, and opportunities to win prizes and earn sponsorships.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique interview questions, New decks added monthly, Digital access to physical deck purchases, Royalty-free music library, Mini-courses from influencers, Member-exclusive discounts, Sponsorship program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Game-changer for podcasters
- 💡 Endless content ideas
- 💡 Helps engage audience
- 💡 Useful for interviews
- 💡 Great for ice-breaking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not recognized initially


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Podlive free?

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

### Is Pod Decks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Podlive or Pod Decks?

Podlive and Pod Decks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 81 ratings respectively.

### Do Podlive or Pod Decks have ads?

Pod Decks shows ads; Podlive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Podlive or Pod Decks?

Podlive ships an update monthly, and Pod Decks every 3 months. Most recently, Podlive was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pod Decks 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.*