# Backpack Studio vs Podomatic Podcast Recorder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Podomatic Podcast Recorder at none against Backpack Studio's 6. Podomatic Podcast Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). Backpack Studio's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 45%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Studio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Podomatic Podcast Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backpack Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Studio has 306 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Backpack Studio's written reviews are positive against 45% of Podomatic Podcast Recorder's.

Backpack Studio ships an update weekly, Podomatic Podcast Recorder every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Studio | Podomatic Podcast Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-studio/id1438882186/reviews)** | [4.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podomatic-podcast-recorder/id1476308969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **306** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 133 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ed Filowat](https://appshunter.io/developer/657780411) | [PodOmatic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/648258569) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpack Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-studio/id1438882186)

Record, mix, and master professional-sounding podcasts and radio shows directly from your mobile device. This app automates post-production, allowing you to focus on creativity with live sound triggering and advanced audio processing.

**Highlights:** Live sound triggering with automatic volume adjustment, Unlimited soundboard pages with customizable pads, Import sounds from various cloud services and apps, Optional subscription for remote guest recording and live streaming, Create video versions of podcasts with animations, Automatic studio-quality audio mastering and EQ, Customizable shortcuts for recording and sound triggering

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backpack Live 10 Hours | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Backpack Live 25 Hours | $19.99 | per month |
| Backpack Live 60 Hours | $29.99 | per month |
| backpack pro annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Live Streaming | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for video editing
- 👍 Compatible with screen readers
- 👍 Easy to create videos with text and audio
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 👍 Flawless performance and stability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text displayed in videos differs from original
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to load pads from Dropbox or Google Drive
- 🐛 Buttons not responsive, causing issues during live playback
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to add album art to saved audio files
- 🔒 Lacks support for Google Drive and 2FA security

**Reported bugs**

- Text displayed in videos differs from original
- Crashes when trying to load pads from Dropbox or Google Drive
- Buttons not responsive, causing issues during live playback
- Crashes when trying to add album art to saved audio files

**Requested features**

- Add more audio effects (reverb, echo, etc.)
- Implement Apple Watch integration for controls
- Add video recording and editing capabilities
- Improve multi-track output for further audio editing
- Provide option to disable the dark pad after playing


### Podomatic Podcast Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podomatic-podcast-recorder/id1476308969)

Create and share your podcast directly from your iPhone without needing any equipment or computer. Automatically publish episodes to major streaming platforms and social media. Track your podcast's growth with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Record high-quality episodes on your device, Publish instantly to streaming platforms and social media, Track podcast performance with detailed stats, Upload custom cover art, Cloud storage for episodes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Studio free?

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

### Is Podomatic Podcast Recorder free?

Podomatic Podcast Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Studio or Podomatic Podcast Recorder?

Backpack Studio is rated higher. Backpack Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Podomatic Podcast Recorder averages 4.2 from 49 ratings.

### Do Backpack Studio or Podomatic Podcast Recorder have ads?

Neither Backpack Studio nor Podomatic Podcast Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Studio or Podomatic Podcast Recorder?

Backpack Studio ships an update weekly, and Podomatic Podcast Recorder every 5 months. Most recently, Backpack Studio was updated on October 20, 2026 and Podomatic Podcast Recorder on October 22, 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.*