# Origami vs Podcust

The clearest difference is device support: Origami at 3 against Podcust's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Origami sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Podcust sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Origami ships an update every 2 weeks, Podcust monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Origami | Podcust |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-fold-and-learn/id1256478184/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 231 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/378748121) | [Amos Haviv](https://appshunter.io/developer/535213108) |

## What reviewers say

### Origami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-fold-and-learn/id1256478184)

Learn to create intricate paper sculptures with guided, step-by-step instructions and high-quality visuals. Explore a wide variety of shapes, from simple to complex, with a user-friendly interface designed for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step origami instructions, High-quality photos and diagrams, Visual folding guidebook, Variety of shapes (boxes, flowers, stars), Beginner to intermediate friendly, Weekly new instructions (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Origami Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Origami Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Origami Premium | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- 🚀 Frequently updated with new models
- 💡 Structured learning path from beginner to advanced
- 🤗 Great for kids and beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many models locked behind subscription
- 🔒 Subscription required to access full content
- 🤔 Misleading marketing about difficulty levels
- 💸 Expensive monthly subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Folding instructions not always clear
- Certain models appear impossible to complete

**Requested features**

- More diversity in origami models (e.g. weapons, airplanes, dragons)
- Option to permanently unlock content with one-time purchase
- Clearer separation between free and premium content
- Improved instructions for more complex models


### Podcust

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcust/id6778565073)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Podcust Starter | $5.99 | per month |
| Podcust Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Podcust Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| 40 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 220 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Origami free?

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

### Is Podcust free?

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

### Do Origami or Podcust have ads?

Neither Origami nor Podcust shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Origami or Podcust?

Origami ships an update every 2 weeks, and Podcust monthly. Most recently, Origami was updated on November 2, 2026 and Podcust on October 5, 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.*