Comparison

Podcast Maker vs Vocalize

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

Head to head
About

Podcast Maker

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
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Welcome to Podcast Maker: Home Studio, a useful app for anyone who strives to become a Podcast Creator. With Podcast Maker, you now can use the built-in sound importing, recording, and numerous sound editing tools to make podcast from anywhere, at anytime and export the outputs to any cloud platforms! Let your vioce be heard! OUR BUILT-IN FEATURES: 1. Voice recorder - recording your stories with a single tap. 2. Edit your audio files with various premium tools: split, trim, equalizer, echo, reverb and noise cancelling 3. Add background music, sound effects and breaks music from our audio library, or you can choose to upload your own audio files. 4. Arrange your episode segments easily just by hold and drag each segment from the segment list screen. 5. Export your segments/episodes to any cloud platforms And many more features are on the way! They'll soon be onboard, please be patient with us and enjoy this pocket studio. As for Subscription Service: • Subscribed user has unlimited access to premium features, no ads and unlimited number of episodes to create/export. • Unsubscribed user can only use free features. • User can subscribe for one week (USD $2.99), one month (USD $5.99), auto-renewing subscription, or purchase for a lifetime access($19.99). • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/terms-of-use/ You are welcome to contact us at support@smartwidgetlabs.com

About

Vocalize

Easily record, edit, and manage audio files. This tool allows for trimming, merging, and format conversion of recordings. It also offers automatic transcription to text and robust file organization.

Highlights
  • Trim audio recordings
  • Record high-quality audio
  • Convert audio formats (MP3, WAV, AAC)
  • Merge multiple audio files
  • Organize, rename, and delete recordings
  • Transcribe audio to text
Features
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Vocalize - Record & Speak Our App is a powerful and easy-to-use tool designed to meet all your audio recording and editing needs. Key Features: - Trim Recordings: Easily cut unwanted parts from your recordings to keep only the content you need. - Record Audio: Capture high-quality audio directly from your device with just one tap. - Convert Audio Format: Convert your recordings between popular formats such as MP3, WAV, AAC, and more for compatibility across different platforms and devices. - Merge Audio Files: Combine multiple audio recordings into a single file for better organization and sharing. - File Management & Import: Organize your recordings into folders, rename, delete, and import audio files directly from your device storage. - Transcription: Automatically transcribe your recordings into text using advanced speech-to-text technology. • Subscription: Renewing and Cancellation Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turn off. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Your auto-renew subscription can be managed or turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription during the free trial period. If your subscription expires – you will need to purchase a new subscription to access all premium features. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/vocalize-recordspeak/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/vocalize-record-speak/home

Screenshots

Podcast Maker4 screens
Vocalize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Podcast Maker at 84% against Vocalize's 18%. Podcast Maker also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (420 vs 21). Vocalize's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Podcast Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Vocalize sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Podcast Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Podcast Maker has 420 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Podcast Maker's written reviews are positive against 18% of Vocalize's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Podcast Maker versus Vocalize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodcast MakerVocalize
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (420 ratings) — better1.4 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings420 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB15 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITEDPROCE INTERIOR COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Podcast Maker

All ratings412 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.9%

Vocalize

All ratings19 ratings
Positive5.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

Bugs and requests

Podcast Maker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to import audio files
  • Saved edits not always preserved
  • Difficulty uploading podcasts to platforms
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Vocalize

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Podcast Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription - Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Vocalize

Subscriptions3
  • One Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • One Month3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • One Year3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Podcast Maker free?
Podcast Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vocalize free?
Vocalize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Podcast Maker or Vocalize?
Podcast Maker is rated higher. Podcast Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while Vocalize averages 1.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Podcast Maker or Vocalize have ads?
Podcast Maker shows ads; Vocalize does not.
Which is updated more often, Podcast Maker or Vocalize?
Podcast Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vocalize daily. Most recently, Podcast Maker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Vocalize on October 30, 2026.

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