Comparison

frequENTcy vs BackTable

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

Head to head
About

frequENTcy

Access the official podcast channel for a leading professional organization in ear, nose, and throat surgery. Stream the latest and archived episodes, save favorites, and enjoy features like car mode and playback resume.

Highlights
  • Car mode with larger playback controls
  • Streaming access to episodes
  • Latest and archived episodes
  • Playback resume
  • Contact methods for the show
  • Playback controls (speed, repeat, timer)
Features
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This is the most convenient way to access frequENTcy, the Official Podcast Channel for the AAO-HNS/F. Access the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents approximately 12,000 otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons who diagnose and treat disorders of those areas. With this app you are always connected to the latest episodes and the show. Quickly star episodes and save them to a list so you can easily enjoy them over and over! This app has a Car mode too! Rotate your phone to display larger playback controls. It is the best and most convenient way to access frequENTcy. If you're a fan of the show you won't want to be without it! This app contains the following features: * Car mode, rotate your phone to display larger playback controls * Streaming access to play episodes from anywhere * Always updated with the latest episodes- and an archived back catalog * Playback resume (when interrupted by a call or other distraction) * Quick access to all the contact methods for the show like call, email, web, Facebook, and Twitter * Playback controls like continuous play, Speed 1x, Repeat Off, and Sleep Timer Thank you for purchasing this app and supporting the show!

About

BackTable

This platform offers on-demand, peer-to-peer clinical insights and expert interviews for healthcare providers. Access practical knowledge and technical tips across various medical specialties through curated podcasts.

Highlights
  • Podcast-based learning
  • Peer-to-peer clinical insights
  • Expert interviews
  • Case discussions
  • Personalized content recommendations
  • On-demand access
Features
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BackTable is a podcast-based learning platform built for healthcare providers, offering open access, on demand, peer-to-peer clinical insights, case discussions, and expert interviews across specialties like Oncology, Cardiology, Urology, Interventional Radiology, ENT, OB/GYN, and more. Curated by physician content creators, BackTable provides practical knowledge and technical tips that you can apply to your day-to-day practice. Follow shows, find episodes, and get personalized content recommendations based on your medical interests. Disclaimer: The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of BackTable belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

Screenshots

frequENTcy4 screens
BackTable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: frequENTcy at none against BackTable's shown. frequENTcy also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (96 vs 25). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for frequENTcy against 5.0 for BackTable. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 25 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
frequENTcy versus BackTable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfrequENTcyBackTable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (96 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better25
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB70 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Inc.BackTable Inc.

Customer experience

frequENTcy

All ratings96 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BackTable

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

frequENTcy

No in-app purchases

None

BackTable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is frequENTcy free?
frequENTcy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackTable free?
BackTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, frequENTcy or BackTable?
BackTable is rated higher. frequENTcy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while BackTable averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.
Do frequENTcy or BackTable have ads?
BackTable shows ads; frequENTcy does not.

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