Comparison

Podcast Maker vs iBooksPro

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

iBooksPro

Features
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Create Your Own PDF Books with iBooksPro iBooksPro is your personal book creator designed for writers, students, teachers, and anyone who wants to turn ideas into beautifully structured PDF books. Whether you want to create a classic book layout or a flexible modern format, iBooksPro makes it simple and powerful. Two Powerful Views to Build Your Book Classic View: Easily structure your book with predefined pages like cover page, about section, story, license, and copyright. Perfect for professional documents and formal writing. Compact View: Add unlimited custom pages, arrange them freely, and design your book exactly the way you want. Great for quick notes, creative writing, and flexible formatting. Seamless PC to Mobile Connectivity Connect your mobile to your PC and access iBooksPro in your browser over the same Wi-Fi network. Create, edit, and manage your books directly from your computer without needing cables or software. Advanced Privacy and Organization Hidden Cabinet: Keep sensitive books private. Only accessible with a password, giving you full control over your personal content. Hidden Books: Protect selected books from view with a secure password. Ideal for storing private notes or sensitive information. Key Features Create PDF books easily on iPhone or iPad Choose between Classic or Compact layout styles Drag and drop to arrange pages in Compact View Access your book editor via browser on a PC Password-protected hidden cabinet for private content Save and export your books in PDF format Intuitive and clean design for all users Whether you are publishing your own stories or organizing your thoughts, iBooksPro gives you full creative control with professional results. Download iBooksPro today and start writing your next book your way.

Screenshots

Podcast Maker4 screens
iBooksPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Podcast Maker at Free against iBooksPro's $24.99. Podcast Maker also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.4). iBooksPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Podcast Maker is free to download; iBooksPro costs $24.99 up front. Podcast Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iBooksPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Podcast Maker versus iBooksPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodcast MakeriBooksPro
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating4.4 (419 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings419 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITEDPardeep Kumar

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

iBooksPro

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
None

iBooksPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Podcast Maker free?
Podcast Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBooksPro free?
iBooksPro costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Podcast Maker or iBooksPro have ads?
Podcast Maker shows ads; iBooksPro does not.

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