Comparison

Boom Feed vs Podcastle

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

Head to head
About

Boom Feed

Features
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Boom Feed is a free RSS, Podcast, news reader and aggregation app. Just tell the app what topics you want to follow, and it will always keep you up to date on the latest headlines! It's just a good old fashioned news reader with a clean and easy to use interface. No useless bells and whistles that ruin usability. Try it today, and leave feedback on things you would like to see improved!

About

Podcastle

This podcast player offers a minimalist interface with a unique transcription feature that allows you to read along while listening. It prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and no account registration required. Support the developer through an optional donation.

Highlights
  • Transcription while listening
  • Searchable transcripts
  • Minimalist user interface
  • On-device data processing
  • No account registration required
  • Chapter information display
Features
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Podcastle is a cutting-edge podcast application designed to revolutionize your listening experience.  With a sleek and minimalist interface, Podcastle ensures that you navigate your favourite podcasts effortlessly, presenting content in an uncluttered and user-friendly manner. Main Features: ** Transcription Capability ** Podcastle sets itself apart by offering a unique transcription feature. Enhance your podcast experience by reading along while you listen. This innovative functionality allows you to absorb content more effectively and makes podcasts accessible in diverse situations. You can also search the transcript for specific terms and jump to that any position in the audio file based on the transcript. Warning: This feature will consume more battery, and is best used while plugged in or with this in mind. ** Minimalistic Design ** Experience podcasts like never before with Podcastle's minimalist design. Say goodbye to unnecessary clutter and complicated interfaces. We've streamlined the user experience to bring you the content you love without distractions, providing an immersive and enjoyable listening environment. Despite that, clarity about both internet addresses and audio file sizes are visible, as well as full access to the audio file so you can share with other apps. ** Opinionated feature set ** - Chapter information is shown to make it easier to skip to the content you want. - Only the last episode of each podcast is automatically downloaded. - It is important to take into account that this app is designed to download each podcast before playing, so no streaming function is provided. - There are no playlists, and audio stops playing after each podcast ends. ** On-Device Processing ** Your privacy is our priority. Unlike other podcast platforms, Podcastle does not rely on external servers for processing or storing your data. Everything happens directly on your device, ensuring your personal information remains secure and confidential. That means no Accounts or Registration Required: Podcastle understands that your time is valuable. That's why we've eliminated the need for accounts or registrations. Dive straight into the podcasting world without the hassle of creating yet another account. Enjoy podcasts seamlessly and on your terms. ** Privacy-Focused ** Podcastle takes privacy seriously. By keeping all operations on your device, we minimize the risk of data exposure. Enjoy your podcasts with the confidence that your personal information remains private and secure. Discover a new era of podcasting with Podcastle — where innovation meets simplicity, and your listening experience is both personal and hassle-free. ** Carplay extended support ** You can now have chapter information and are able to skip to the chapter of your choice. This requires the Podcast you are subscribing to have Chapter information. ** In-App Purchase ** Podcastle is now free to use and the project open source.  If you like the app and would like to support its future development, there's a Donate button that you can use to support a food bank.

Screenshots

Boom Feed3 screens
Podcastle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Podcastle at none against Boom Feed's shown. Podcastle also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Boom Feed's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Boom Feed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Podcastle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boom Feed ships an update every 12 months, Podcastle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Boom Feed versus Podcastle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoom FeedPodcastle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinEmidio Cunha

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Boom Feed

One-time1
  • Boom Feed Premium$1.99
2 purchases

Podcastle

One-time2
  • Tip Jar$0.99
  • Podcastle Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Boom Feed free?
Boom Feed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Podcastle free?
Podcastle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boom Feed or Podcastle have ads?
Boom Feed shows ads; Podcastle does not.
Which is updated more often, Boom Feed or Podcastle?
Boom Feed ships an update every 12 months, and Podcastle every 3 months. Most recently, Boom Feed was updated on November 11, 2026 and Podcastle on November 7, 2026.

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