Comparison

Podverse vs Rogue Media Network

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

Head to head
About

Podverse

This app allows users to discover, subscribe to, and play podcasts, including video and live streams. It offers advanced features like V4V support, chapter integration, and cross-app commenting. Premium features enable seamless syncing across devices and content creation tools.

Highlights
  • CarPlay support
  • Subscribe and auto-download episodes
  • Video and livestream playback
  • Podcasting 2.0 features (chapters, transcripts, comments)
  • Value-for-value (V4V) support
  • Create and share podcast clips
  • Cross-device sync for subscriptions and queues
Features
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Free features: * CarPlay * Subscribe to podcasts * Auto-download episodes * Video playback * Livestream playback * Drag-and-drop queue * Boostagrams (V4V) * Streaming Value (V4V) * Podcasting 2.0 chapters * Podcasting 2.0 transcripts * Podcasting 2.0 cross-app comments * Screen-reader accessibility Premium features: * Sync your subscriptions across devices * Sync your queue across devices * Sync your history across devices * New episode notifications * Livestream notifications * Create clips * Create playlists * Create a profile All Podverse software is provided under a free and open source license (AGPLv3).

About

Rogue Media Network

Access a variety of entertainment content, including shows, podcast episodes, and live broadcasts, all within a single, user-friendly application. Enjoy a streamlined way to discover and consume your favorite media.

Highlights
  • Stream shows
  • Listen to podcast episodes
  • Access live broadcasts
  • All-in-one media app
  • Simple interface
Features
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Stream Rogue Media Network shows, podcast episodes, and available live broadcasts in one simple app.

Screenshots

Podverse4 screens
Rogue Media Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rogue Media Network at none against Podverse's 1. Rogue Media Network also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Podverse's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. Podverse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rogue Media Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rogue Media Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Podverse has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Podverse's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rogue Media Network's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Podverse ships an update every 10 days, Rogue Media Network every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Podverse versus Rogue Media Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodverseRogue Media Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPodverse LLCmike hamilton

Customer experience

Podverse

All ratings1,763 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral14.1%
Negative17.8%

Rogue Media Network

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Podverse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing downloaded episodes
  • Inconsistent episode tracking and progress
  • Crashes on startup for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sync playback progress across devices
  • Automatic episode deletion after listening
  • More customization options
  • Improved Bluetooth/CarPlay integration

Rogue Media Network

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Podverse

One-time1
  • 1 year of Podverse Premium$17.99
None

Rogue Media Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Podverse free?
Podverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rogue Media Network free?
Rogue Media Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Podverse or Rogue Media Network?
Rogue Media Network is rated higher. Podverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Rogue Media Network averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Podverse or Rogue Media Network have ads?
Neither Podverse nor Rogue Media Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Podverse or Rogue Media Network?
Podverse ships an update every 10 days, and Rogue Media Network every 2 weeks. Most recently, Podverse was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rogue Media Network on October 16, 2026.

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