Comparison

PodSearch vs PodQ

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

Head to head
About

PodSearch

Discover new podcasts with an interactive directory featuring advanced keyword search, audio clips, and personalized recommendations. Easily connect to your favorite players to start listening.

Highlights
  • Interactive podcast directory
  • Advanced keyword search
  • Audio show clips
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Podcast profile pages
  • Direct connection to players
  • How-to guide for new users
Features
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PodSearch™ is an interactive directory for podcast discovery, with easy-to-use search tools to find podcasts you can enjoy based on any of your interests. PodSearch goes beyond the typical top podcast lists, with unique keyword search features, brief audio show clips, detailed categories, new podcasts, top podcasts, bookmarking as well as MyPodSearch™ which generates personalized podcast recommendations based on your specific interests. Learn more about each podcast through PodSearch’s podcast profile pages, then easily connect to players right from the app so you can start listening to the podcast! New to podcasts? Start with our “How To” section to learn how to download and listen to podcasts from any device.

About

PodQ

Features
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Build the perfect podcast queue with PodQ! Quickly build queues with smart episode picks, AirPlay, sleep timers, iCloud Sync, & more. Free to use, upgrade anytime! PodQ takes the hassle out of managing your podcast listening. Whether you want to catch up on the latest episodes or line up a mix for your commute, PodQ makes it effortless. Key Features: • Quick Queueing – Add episodes from any of your subscribed podcasts with just a tap. • HomePod + AirPlay Support – Stream directly to your HomePod or any AirPlay-enabled speaker. • Smart Episode Selection – Choose latest episodes, back catalog, or hand-pick exactly what you want. • Simple Controls – Reorder, remove, and manage your queue on the fly. • Seamless Playback – Enjoy uninterrupted listening with smooth transitions between episodes. Why PodQ? Other podcast apps make you build playlists manually or shuffle through menus. PodQ is purpose-built for speed: open the app, pick your episodes, and hit play. That’s it. Whether you’re planning your morning run, a long drive, heading off to sleep, or just catching up on your pods, PodQ keeps your podcasts organized and ready to go, so you can spend less time fiddling with apps and more time listening.

Screenshots

PodSearch3 screens
PodQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PodSearch at none against PodQ's 2. PodSearch also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.0). PodQ's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. PodQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PodSearch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PodSearch ships an update every 5 months, PodQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PodSearch versus PodQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodSearchPodQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB18 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperPodSearchScattered Labs

In-app purchases

None

PodSearch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PodQ

Subscriptions2
  • PodQ Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PodQ Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PodSearch free?
PodSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PodQ free?
PodQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PodSearch or PodQ have ads?
Neither PodSearch nor PodQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PodSearch or PodQ?
PodSearch ships an update every 5 months, and PodQ every 3 days. Most recently, PodSearch was updated on November 2, 2026 and PodQ on November 4, 2026.

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