# Pod Decks vs HGE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HGE at none against Pod Decks's 9. HGE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Pod Decks's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pod Decks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HGE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pod Decks against 5.0 for HGE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pod Decks has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pod Decks ships an update every 3 months, HGE every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pod Decks | HGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-decks/id1514611595/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hge/id1581848388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pod Decks Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514611594) | [James Jacobs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129297481) |

## What reviewers say

### Pod Decks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-decks/id1514611595)

This app provides a vast library of unique interview questions to elevate podcast conversations. It also offers tools, resources, and training for podcast growth, exclusive discounts, royalty-free music, and opportunities to win prizes and earn sponsorships.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique interview questions, New decks added monthly, Digital access to physical deck purchases, Royalty-free music library, Mini-courses from influencers, Member-exclusive discounts, Sponsorship program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Game-changer for podcasters
- 💡 Endless content ideas
- 💡 Helps engage audience
- 💡 Useful for interviews
- 💡 Great for ice-breaking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not recognized initially


### HGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hge/id1581848388)

Stay informed about the latest local gospel and Christian news, events, and resources in Houston and surrounding areas. This app serves as a go-to service for discovering community happenings and creative content.

**Highlights:** Local gospel and Christian news, Event listings, Resource directory, Creative content updates, Houston area focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pod Decks free?

Pod Decks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HGE free?

HGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pod Decks or HGE?

Pod Decks and HGE are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 81 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Pod Decks or HGE have ads?

Pod Decks shows ads; HGE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pod Decks or HGE?

Pod Decks ships an update every 3 months, and HGE every 2 days. Most recently, Pod Decks was updated on October 24, 2026 and HGE on October 24, 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.*