Streamlets vs Podl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Streamlets
Listen to over 50,000 global radio stations directly from your smartwatch, even without your phone. Browse by country or genre, save favorites, and enjoy background playback, including during workouts.
- Standalone streaming on watch
- 50,000+ global radio stations
- Search by country, genre, or name
- Save favorite stations
- Background playback
- Workout app integration
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A standalone radio streaming watch with over 6 years of active development. The first and original radio watch app that plays through the watch speaker. Leave your phone at home and browse over 50,000 radio stations from around the world to stream directly on your Apple Watch. * Search for Radio Stations directly on your Apple Watch * Stream live broadcasts over wi-fi or cellular* * Play live streams when you have AirPods or compatible Bluetooth headphones/speaker connected or through the Watch speaker. * Save your favourite stations for easier access. * Browse live radio streams by country or genre/tag or search by the stations name. * Live widget integrations for now playing, favourites and recents. * See popular stations in your country * Runs in the background and integrates with the built in Workouts App. This App uses the superb Community Radio Browser service. If you don't see your favourite radio station in the App, then you can add it at http://www.radio-browser.info. Note: Streaming over cellular when not connected to your phone requires a cellular Apple Watch with an active data plan. For support or feature requests, please visit https://carmody.me
Podl
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Your podcasts should move with you. Podl is a thoughtfully designed podcast player for iPhone, Apple Watch and compatible Garmin watches. Choose what to listen to on your phone, take it to your wrist and continue from the right place when you return. LISTEN YOUR WAY • Discover and follow your favourite podcasts • Download episodes for offline listening • Create playlists for runs, journeys or everyday listening • Adjust playback speed and use the sleep timer • Enjoy podcasts through CarPlay LEAVE YOUR PHONE BEHIND Take downloaded episodes with you on Apple Watch or a compatible Garmin music watch. Listen while running, riding, hiking or heading out without carrying your phone. KEEP EVERYTHING IN STEP Podl keeps your listening progress, playlists and library changes synchronised across your connected devices, so you can move from phone to watch and back again without losing your place. REMEMBER THE GOOD BITS Create a Podmark whenever you hear something worth returning to. Give it a name, find it later and jump straight back to that moment. ORGANISE YOUR LISTENING Group shows into folders, build playlists and manage downloads around the way you actually listen. SEE YOUR LISTENING LIFE Explore thoughtful statistics covering your favourite shows, listening habits, streaks and time spent listening. PODL PLUS Core podcast listening and downloads are free. Podl Plus unlocks listening on Apple Watch and Garmin, cross-device synchronisation, Podmarks, podcast folders and cloud backup. Choose a monthly or annual Podl Plus subscription, with a 14-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. When the trial ends, your selected plan automatically becomes a paid subscription at the price shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel your subscription through the Apple App Store Good stories. Long miles. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Podl at Free against Streamlets's $1.99. Podl also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Streamlets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Podl is free to download; Streamlets costs $1.99 up front. Podl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Streamlets asks for nothing beyond the download.
Streamlets ships an update every 2 months, Podl every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streamlets | Podl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (123 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #77 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Paul Carmody | Andrew Cheney |
Bugs and requests
Streamlets
Reported bugs
2 issues- Disappearing/missing favorite stations
- Inability to re-download app after watch reset
Requested features
4 requests- Add timer to automatically stop radio playback
- Ability to play through Bluetooth headphones/speakers
- Option to create custom station playlists
- Add complication for quick access from watch face
Podl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Streamlets
No in-app purchases
Podl
- Podl Plus Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Podl Plus Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year









