# Pompom vs Podcast Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Podcast Maker at 4.4 against Pompom's 3.7. Podcast Maker also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 42%) and ratings volume (419 vs 3). Pompom's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pompom sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month and Podcast Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Podcast Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Podcast Maker has 419 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Pompom's written reviews are positive against 84% of Podcast Maker's.

Pompom ships an update fortnightly, Podcast Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pompom | Podcast Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pompom-audio-editing-studio/id1555726764/reviews) | **[4.4 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-maker-audio-editor/id1584923922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **419** |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Michal Smialko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720387685) | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) |

## What reviewers say

### Pompom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pompom-audio-editing-studio/id1555726764)

This app streamlines podcast creation by offering multi-track recording, text-based audio editing, and automated enhancements. It helps users produce studio-quality podcasts efficiently, from recording to publishing, with features like transcription and audiogram creation.

**Highlights:** Multi-track audio recording & editing, Edit audio via text editor, Free transcription, Create audiograms, One-click audio enhancements, Export lossless audio

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pompom+ Monthly | $10.49 | per month |
| Pompom+ Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 hour transcription credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sound+ (1 hour) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2 hours transcription credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sound+ (2 hours) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4 hours transcription credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sound+ (5 hours) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1 hour voiceover credit | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3 hours voiceover credit | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pompom+ Lifetime | $125.99 | one-time |


### 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 Pompom free?

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

### Is Podcast Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pompom or Podcast Maker?

Podcast Maker is rated higher. Pompom averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Podcast Maker averages 4.4 from 419 ratings.

### Do Pompom or Podcast Maker have ads?

Both Pompom and Podcast Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pompom or Podcast Maker?

Pompom ships an update fortnightly, and Podcast Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pompom was updated on October 7, 2026 and Podcast Maker on October 30, 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.*