Comparison

Mint Pod vs SynthPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Mint Pod

Listen to podcasts with a clean, intuitive interface. Manage subscriptions, search for new shows, and enjoy offline playback. Unlock advanced features like custom playback speeds and playlists with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Ad-free listening
  • Offline episode playback
  • Keyword search
  • Customizable playback speed
  • Transcript viewing and generation
  • Device syncing via iCloud
  • Home screen widget
Features
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Mint Pod — A Minimalist Podcast Experience Enjoy podcasts in a simple, intuitive way — completely ad-free, no account needed. KEY FEATURES • Effortlessly manage your subscriptions and episodes • Quick keyword search across your library • A compact player packed with the essentials • Discover podcasts you'll love — browse top charts and categories, search by name, and subscribe right from the list • Create, edit, and reorder your Now Playing list freely with drag and drop • Background playback, with controls on the lock screen and Control Center • Download episodes and listen fully offline • Sync across your devices with iCloud • Import and export your subscriptions • A home screen widget ("Now & Next") that shows your current and upcoming episodes • View transcripts — for podcasts that provide them, follow along as you listen and tap any line to jump there • Generate transcripts — for podcasts that don't, create one right on your device in 20+ languages (requires iOS 26 and a recent iPhone or iPad — on devices that can't run it, the option simply doesn't appear) • Made for iPad and larger screens — multi-column lists and a full-screen player with transcripts and your Now Playing list side by side UNLOCK MORE WITH PREMIUM Make Mint Pod truly your own with advanced, per-podcast controls: • Control mobile data use for streaming and downloads • Custom skip intervals and per-podcast playback speed • Set custom start and end points to trim intros and outros • Hide episodes by keyword • Unlimited playlists to organize episodes by topic, mood, or occasion Your Premium purchase keeps Mint Pod ad-free and always improving. As an independent developer, I rely on support from listeners like you to build new features and keep the app polished. Join our growing community of Premium users! More to come.

About

SynthPlayer

Stream internet radio and live audio from any URL on your iOS, iPadOS, or macOS devices. Enjoy a seamless, user-friendly experience with cross-device syncing and the ability to cast to various speakers and devices.

Highlights
  • Listen to internet streams
  • Cross-device listening experience
  • User-friendly interface
  • Stream to speakers and AirPlay
  • Organize favorite stations
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SynthPlayer is a powerful and versatile app designed for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, providing an immersive audio streaming experience. With SynthPlayer, you can effortlessly listen to internet streams, all within a beautifully designed and user-friendly interface. - Listen Internet Streams: Simply add the URL of your favorite audio streams, and SynthPlayer will seamlessly connect you to a world of music, podcasts, news, and more. - Listen Across Your Devices: Whether you’re on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, SynthPlayer ensures a seamless listening experience across all your devices. Start listening on one device and continue right where you left off on another, without missing a beat. - User-Friendly Design: SynthPlayer is designed to make your audio streaming experience intuitive and enjoyable. Effortlessly navigate through stations, organize your favorites. - Stream to Speakers: SynthPlayer offers extensive compatibility, allowing you to stream audio to various devices. Whether it’s your headphones, speakers, computers, TVs, via AirPlay, or even your car, enjoy your streams wherever you go and on the devices that suit your preferences. Website: https://lixel.co/apps/synthplayer Privacy Policy: https://lixel.co/apps/synthplayer/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://lixel.co/apps/synthplayer/terms

Screenshots

Mint Pod4 screens
SynthPlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SynthPlayer at 5.0 against Mint Pod's 4.5. Mint Pod's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Mint Pod sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SynthPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SynthPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mint Pod ships an update weekly, SynthPlayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mint Pod versus SynthPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMint PodSynthPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTaewook SohnERM MUHENDISLIK ELEKTRIK ELEKTRONIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Mint Pod

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SynthPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mint Pod

One-time1
  • Mint Pod Premium$2.99
2 purchases

SynthPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Months3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Mint Pod free?
Mint Pod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SynthPlayer free?
SynthPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mint Pod or SynthPlayer?
SynthPlayer is rated higher. Mint Pod averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SynthPlayer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mint Pod or SynthPlayer have ads?
Neither Mint Pod nor SynthPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mint Pod or SynthPlayer?
Mint Pod ships an update weekly, and SynthPlayer monthly. Most recently, Mint Pod was updated on November 7, 2026 and SynthPlayer on November 3, 2026.

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