Comparison

Podcast Maker vs Trace

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

Trace

Features
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Ever listen to a podcast, love what someone says but then just forget it? Trace enables you to remember the moments that matter. Capture exact quotes from podcasts, easily send them to your favourite notes app. Add a timestamp or use a screenshot to save what you hear. Trace finds the moment and turns it into a clean quote you can keep. How it works: 1. Add a podcast and timestamp 2. Or fill details from a screenshot 3. Get the quote from that moment Use Trace to: • Save quotes without rewinding • Copy highlights into your notes • Share moments as quote cards • Build a personal library of ideas

Screenshots

Podcast Maker4 screens
Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trace at every 2 days against Podcast Maker'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. Podcast Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Podcast Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Trace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Podcast Maker versus Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodcast MakerTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (412 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings412 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB47 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITEDPeter Healy

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

Trace

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
2 purchases

Trace

Subscriptions2
  • Trace Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Trace Plus Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Podcast Maker free?
Podcast Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Podcast Maker or Trace have ads?
Both Podcast Maker and Trace show ads.
Which is updated more often, Podcast Maker or Trace?
Podcast Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trace every 2 days. Most recently, Podcast Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Trace on September 10, 2026.

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