# STATS™ Mobile vs Podcast Maker

The clearest difference is rating: STATS™ Mobile at 5.0 against Podcast Maker's 4.4. STATS™ Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Podcast Maker's advantage is ratings volume (419 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Podcast Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. STATS™ Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

STATS™ Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Podcast Maker has 419 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

STATS™ Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Podcast Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STATS™ Mobile | Podcast Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stats-mobile/id1513218922/reviews)** | [4.4 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-maker-audio-editor/id1584923922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **419** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Decision Analyst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250212248) | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) |

## What reviewers say

### STATS™ Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stats-mobile/id1513218922)

This application offers essential statistical calculators for marketing researchers and students. It provides tools for summary statistics, sample size determination, standard error calculations, and significance testing, with clear explanations of formulas.

**Highlights:** Summary statistics for CSV files, Sample size determination, Standard error of proportion, Significance testing, Formula explanations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Podcast Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-maker-audio-editor/id1584923922)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for aspiring podcasters to record, edit, and produce audio content. It offers a built-in voice recorder, advanced editing features, and the ability to add music and sound effects. Users can easily arrange episode segments and export their creations to cloud platforms.

**Highlights:** Voice recorder, Audio editing tools (split, trim, equalizer, echo, reverb, noise cancelling), Background music and sound effects library, Drag-and-drop episode arrangement, Cloud platform export, Import custom audio files

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription - Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful editing features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔋 Poor audio quality
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing/merging

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to import audio files
- Saved edits not always preserved
- Difficulty uploading podcasts to platforms
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free sound effects and background music
- Improve audio editing capabilities
- Integrate with more podcast platforms
- Allow sharing/exporting of podcasts without premium subscription
- Enhance noise cancellation and audio enhancement tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STATS™ Mobile free?

STATS™ Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Podcast Maker free?

Podcast Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, STATS™ Mobile or Podcast Maker?

STATS™ Mobile is rated higher. STATS™ Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Podcast Maker averages 4.4 from 419 ratings.

### Do STATS™ Mobile or Podcast Maker have ads?

Podcast Maker shows ads; STATS™ Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, STATS™ Mobile or Podcast Maker?

STATS™ Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Podcast Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, STATS™ Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and Podcast Maker on October 27, 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.*