# iPodcasts vs LDS BlessingKeeper

The clearest difference is price: iPodcasts at Free against LDS BlessingKeeper's $9.99. iPodcasts also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). LDS BlessingKeeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iPodcasts is free to download; LDS BlessingKeeper costs $9.99 up front. iPodcasts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LDS BlessingKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPodcasts | LDS BlessingKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Katsuhiko Noda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530173859) | [KAREN ROSE TRIFILETTI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890046823) |

## What reviewers say

### iPodcasts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipodcasts/id1530457798)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple Playlist Enabler | $2.99 | one-time |


### LDS BlessingKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-blessingkeeper/id6761506850)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPodcasts free?

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

### Is LDS BlessingKeeper free?

LDS BlessingKeeper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iPodcasts or LDS BlessingKeeper have ads?

Neither iPodcasts nor LDS BlessingKeeper shows ads.

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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.*