# Speak.Studio vs Modcast

The clearest difference is rating: Speak.Studio at 5.0 against Modcast's 4.0. Speak.Studio also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). Modcast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speak.Studio sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Modcast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speak.Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

Speak.Studio ships an update fortnightly, Modcast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speak.Studio | Modcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakstudio/id1547758765/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modcast-podcast-player/id6754660642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 294 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speak.Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547758767) | [Michael Surratt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843458856) |

## What reviewers say

### Speak.Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakstudio/id1547758765)

This application offers a premium podcasting experience designed to elevate your content creation. It provides tools and features to enhance your podcasting workflow and output.

**Highlights:** Podcast creation tools, Content enhancement features, Elevated podcasting experience, Professional content making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription $.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Heart Virtual Gift $.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $15.99 | $15.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $15.99 | $16.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $17.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $18.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |


### Modcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modcast-podcast-player/id6754660642)

A modern podcast player offering a clean design and powerful features for both audio and video episodes. Easily subscribe, stream, organize, and bookmark your favorite content with smart collections and AirPlay support.

**Highlights:** Audio & video podcast streaming, Smart bookmarking with timestamps, Easy subscription management, AirPlay support for speakers & TV, Clean, distraction-free interface, Smart Collections

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modcast Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speak.Studio free?

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

### Is Modcast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speak.Studio or Modcast?

Speak.Studio is rated higher. Speak.Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Modcast averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Speak.Studio or Modcast have ads?

Neither Speak.Studio nor Modcast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speak.Studio or Modcast?

Speak.Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Modcast every 2 days. Most recently, Speak.Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Modcast on October 25, 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.*