Comparison

iPodcasts vs DayBits

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

Head to head
About

iPodcasts

This app offers a programmable podcast player with flexible, rule-based smart playlists and an alarm function. Create custom playlists with unlimited channels and define rules for episode selection. It also prevents device auto-lock while playing.

Highlights
  • Rule-based smart playlists
  • Unlimited channels per playlist
  • Custom episode selection rules
  • Scheduled playlist playback (alarm)
  • Prevents device auto-lock
  • Direct RSS feed URL support
Features
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iPodcasts is a programmable Podcast player. This app provides flexible rule based smart playlist and alarm function. You can listen to fresh Podcast episodes according to the rules you defined in a playlist configuration on time you specified. Playlist You can create a list of Podcast channels you want to listen to sequentially in the order you define. iPodcast’s playlist provides the following features. - Unlimited number of channels can be added to a single playlist. - Channels registered in the playlist will be played sequentially in the order they appear in the playlist, regardless of the episode's posted time (regardless new and old). - Channels added to the playlist can be deleted or re-ordered any time. - When you add a podcast channel to a playlist, you can use any keywords to search your favorite channel. - Before adding a channel to the playlist, you can audition the currently available episodes of the search result channels. - To add a podcast channel to a playlist, you can directly enter any RSS feed URL not registered in iTunes store. - When you start playing, always the latest fresh episodes will be downloaded because the iPodcast does not cache any episodes. - Because the iPodcast does not cache any episode, there is no waste of device storage. - If you purchased the “multiple playlist enabler” In-App-Purchase option, you can create and play multiple playlists. Playlist Configuration In the iPodcast’s playlist configuration, you can define rules on how to choose episode(s) available in each channel. - When you start playing, iPodcast extracts episodes published in 24 hours, 7 days or time frame you defined from each channel registered in the playlist. - You can define the number of episodes to play from each channel. - If you purchased the “multiple playlist enabler” In-App-Purchase option, you can define custom time-frame. - If you purchased the “multiple playlist enabler” In-App-Purchase option, you can enable the “repeat all” option. The “repeat all” option enables iPodcast to continue playing with re-starting to play from the first after all episodes in the playlist were played. Alarm The alarm function of iPodcast allows you to automatically play playlists on a specific day-time. While the iPodcast is up and active as a front app on your iOS device, the playlist assigned to the alarm will start playing automatically at the time specified by the alarm. If the iPodcast is running in the background or not up, the playlist assigned to the alarm will not start automatically, but iPodcast will send a notification with its unique alarm sound at the time specified by the alarm. Clock The clock screen of the iPodcast prevents your device from getting auto-locked. It is used to keep the iPodcast active and allows the playlist you created to start playing automatically at the time specified by the alarm. While this clock screen is being presented, your device will be prevented from getting auto-locked and iPodcast will start playing the playlist automatically at the time specified by the iPadcast's alarm. It’s strongly recommended to connect your device to the battery charger while the iPodcast's clock is active. In App Purchase Multiple Playlist Enabler This In-App Purchase option enables following features. - You can create unlimited number of playlists. - You can enable the “repeat all” option in the playlist configuration. - You can define a custom time frame in the playlist configuration.

About

DayBits

Effortlessly capture daily experiences with a fast and uncluttered journaling app. Add text, photos, and view entries on a map. Enjoy a simple, pleasant experience designed for speed and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Fast, one-tap entry
  • Add photos to entries
  • View entries on a map
  • Search journal entries
  • Customizable fonts
  • Export to PDF
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Less is more with DayBits! Looking for a quick and easy way to capture experiences from your day? Seeking a fast and uncluttered experience? DayBits leaves you one tap away from effortlessly capturing your memories. DayBits opens with a blank page ready for immediate writing. Write as much or as little as you would like. Add a picture or two, if you would like. Done! - View your journal in a variety of formats. - View on a map where you were when you wrote a journal entry. - Search your journal entries. - Add Photos. - Choose custom fonts. - Make it your own! - Export to PDF There are many wonderful journaling apps available. DayBits was carefully designed to be unique among many. It was designed to allow fast entry and a simple and pleasant viewing experience. No distracting bells and whistles. Capture your memories fast and easily. Enjoy them later. Find the beauty in simplicity and speed with DayBits!

Screenshots

iPodcasts4 screens
DayBits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DayBits at none against iPodcasts's 1. DayBits also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). iPodcasts's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. iPodcasts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DayBits asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPodcasts ships an update every 2 months, DayBits every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iPodcasts versus DayBits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPodcastsDayBits
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKatsuhiko NodaJay Levy

Customer experience

iPodcasts

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DayBits

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPodcasts

One-time1
  • Multiple Playlist Enabler$2.99
None

DayBits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPodcasts free?
iPodcasts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayBits free?
DayBits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPodcasts or DayBits have ads?
Neither iPodcasts nor DayBits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPodcasts or DayBits?
iPodcasts ships an update every 2 months, and DayBits every 3 days. Most recently, iPodcasts was updated on November 3, 2026 and DayBits on October 30, 2026.

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