# Podlive vs Speak.Studio

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Speak.Studio at 8.0 against Podlive's 27.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Podlive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Speak.Studio sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Speak.Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Podlive ships an update monthly, Speak.Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podlive | Speak.Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podlive/id1208250918/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakstudio/id1547758765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Trauth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073103749) | [Speak.Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547758767) |

## 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 |


### Speak.Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakstudio/id1547758765)

This application offers a premium podcasting experience designed to elevate your content creation. It provides tools and features to enhance your podcasting workflow and output.

**Highlights:** Podcast creation tools, Content enhancement features, Elevated podcasting experience, Professional content making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription $.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Heart Virtual Gift $.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $15.99 | $15.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $15.99 | $16.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $17.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $18.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Podlive free?

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

### Is Speak.Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Podlive or Speak.Studio?

Podlive and Speak.Studio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Podlive or Speak.Studio have ads?

Neither Podlive nor Speak.Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Podlive or Speak.Studio?

Podlive ships an update monthly, and Speak.Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Podlive was updated on September 25, 2026 and Speak.Studio on September 27, 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.*