# Podcast Maker vs Hello Studios

The clearest difference is rating: Hello Studios at 5.0 against Podcast Maker's 4.4. Hello Studios also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Podcast Maker's advantage is ratings volume (412 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Podcast Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Hello Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hello Studios holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Podcast Maker has 412 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Podcast Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Hello Studios every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podcast Maker | Hello Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-maker-audio-editor/id1584923922/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-studios/id6475374182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **412** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 181 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) | [Hello Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724092942) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hello Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-studios/id6475374182)

This application provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services for podcasters, including studio recording facilities, remote production, editing, and marketing guidance. It facilitates collaboration among users and offers support for creating social media content and branding assets.

**Highlights:** Studio recording facilities, Remote recording and production, Podcast editing services, Episode title and show notes transcription, Podcast marketing guidance, Social media snippet creation, Podcast artwork and logo design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Podcast Maker free?

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

### Is Hello Studios free?

Hello Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Podcast Maker or Hello Studios?

Hello Studios is rated higher. Podcast Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while Hello Studios averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Podcast Maker or Hello Studios have ads?

Podcast Maker shows ads; Hello Studios does not.

### Which is updated more often, Podcast Maker or Hello Studios?

Podcast Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hello Studios every 2 months. Most recently, Podcast Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hello Studios on September 8, 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.*