Comparison

Podcast Maker vs HanaLock

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

HanaLock

Features
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HanaLock turns your phone habit into a language habit. When you reach for a blocked app, HanaLock turns that moment into a short Korean challenge. Complete the challenge to earn temporary access, then return to what you chose to open. No passive lessons. No streak pressure. Just a moment of recognition every time you reach for your phone. WHAT YOU LEARN - Korean vocabulary: words, phrases, and short sentences - Hangul script recognition - Practice that tracks your answers, accuracy, and mastery HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose apps, categories, or websites to block 2. HanaLock adds a Screen Time shield to those apps 3. When you try to open one, the shield brings you back to HanaLock for a Korean challenge 4. Complete the challenge to get temporary access for the duration you choose 5. Turn on Hard mode if you want incorrect answers to be retried before continuing SUBSCRIPTION HanaLock Pro unlocks all content with a 14-day free trial, then $29.99/year or $3.99/month. Cancel anytime in iOS Settings. Requires iOS 17.5 or later. Uses Apple Screen Time (FamilyControls, ManagedSettings, DeviceActivity). Privacy Policy: https://hanalock.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://hanalock.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Podcast Maker4 screens
HanaLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Podcast Maker and HanaLock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 HanaLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Podcast Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, HanaLock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Podcast Maker versus HanaLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodcast MakerHanaLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (419 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings419 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB368 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITEDAlex Potozki

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

HanaLock

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

HanaLock

Subscriptions2
  • HanaLock Pro14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • HanaLock Pro14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Podcast Maker free?
Podcast Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HanaLock free?
HanaLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Podcast Maker or HanaLock have ads?
Both Podcast Maker and HanaLock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Podcast Maker or HanaLock?
Podcast Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and HanaLock monthly. Most recently, Podcast Maker was updated on October 30, 2026 and HanaLock on October 24, 2026.

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