Comparison

Fountain vs Setup101

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

Head to head
About

Fountain

This app is a modern podcast player with social features that connect listeners with creators. Discover new shows, share audio clips, and engage with other fans. Earn rewards for your contributions and support your favorite podcasts.

Highlights
  • Extensive podcast library
  • Customizable playlists and queues
  • Offline listening and CarPlay support
  • Chapter navigation and transcripts
  • Audio clip sharing with subtitles
  • Direct creator support (Boosts & Streams)
  • Community engagement and commenting
Features
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Fountain connects a global community of fans with millions of podcasts and emerging music artists. WHY LISTENERS LOVE FOUNTAIN: • Support your favourite podcasts and music artists directly by sending a payment from the player • Top up in seconds with your credit card or transfer funds from apps like CashApp, Coinbase or Strike • Join in the conversation with podcast hosts, music artists and other fans in the comments • Share podcast clips with your followers or save them as videos to post on any social media app • Create playlists and explore curated collections on diverse topics and music genres • Follow your friends to see their latest activity in your feed and discover new music and podcasts • Get paid by other listeners when they zap your clips, comments or playlists FLOWING WITH FEATURES: • Listen to any podcast and music live, offline or in the car with CarPlay • Automatically build a playback queue of your favourite shows synced across all devices • Navigate podcast chapters effortlessly and enjoy custom chapter artwork • Search accurate podcast transcripts for every episode in all languages • Enable or disable notifications to be the first to know when new episodes are released • Create custom filters for the podcasts you follow and personalise your library view • Choose your auto-downloads, auto queue and playback speed preferences for each podcast • Import your followed shows from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast and other podcast apps via OPML Privacy Policy: https://fountain.fm/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Setup101

Features
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Show the gear you use, share it with one link, and earn from the products you already recommend. Setup101 turns your desk, gaming rig, sporting equipment, home setups, camera bag or tech stack into a clean, shareable setup — so your followers can see exactly what you use and where to get it. BUILD YOUR SETUPS Create setups for your desk, gaming, streaming, home office, camera gear or everyday carry. Add products in seconds, with photos, notes and where to buy. ONE LINK IN BIO Your Link-in-Bio page brings your setups, products, video and links together in one place. Put it in your Instagram, TikTok or YouTube bio, your stream panels or your video descriptions. EARN FROM YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Add buy links to the products you recommend and earn when people buy through them. SEE WHAT WORKS Insights show views and clicks on your setups, products and profile, so you know which gear your audience cares about. DISCOVER SETUPS Browse desk, gaming and creator setups from other people, save the ones you like and follow the creators behind them. LEARN WITH 101 COURSES Create your own or take short courses from creators on the gear and tools they use, and track your progress. PERFECT FOR • Content creators and influencers • Streamers and gamers • Tech reviewers and gear lovers • Remote workers and home office fans • Anyone who gets asked "what do you use?" Stop answering the same gear questions in the comments. Build your setup on Setup101 and share it with one link. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Setup101 Terms: https://setup101.io/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://setup101.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Fountain4 screens
Setup1014 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fountain at every 10 days against Setup101's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Fountain sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Setup101 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fountain ships an update every 10 days, Setup101 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fountain versus Setup101: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFountainSetup101
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (455 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings455 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFountain Labs Ltd.Setup101 LLC

Bugs and requests

Fountain

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Podcast playback randomly stops or resets
  • Sat earnings counter resets unexpectedly
  • Podcast subscriptions and downloads not working reliably

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve podcast management (queue, history, etc.)
  • Add volume boost and playback speed options
  • Provide better support and communication

Setup101

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fountain

Subscriptions1
  • Fountain Premium$2.991 Month
4 purchases

Setup101

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Plus Monthly3 Days trial$30.001 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$150.001 Year
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  • Plus Yearly3 Days trial$300.001 Year

Questions

Is Fountain free?
Fountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Setup101 free?
Setup101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fountain or Setup101 have ads?
Neither Fountain nor Setup101 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fountain or Setup101?
Fountain ships an update every 10 days, and Setup101 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fountain was updated on November 3, 2026 and Setup101 on November 4, 2026.

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