Comparison

Mint Pod vs Jupiter

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

Jupiter

Features
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Jupiter: Your Ultimate Podcast Companion Jupiter is a beautifully simple and powerful podcast app designed to help you discover, subscribe, and enjoy podcasts effortlessly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/Discover New Podcasts. Explore trending shows and find hidden gems across all genres—from tech and business to comedy, motivation, sports, and more. Search with Ease Looking for a specific podcast or host? Use the built-in search to quickly find your favorites. Subscribe and Stay Updated Never miss an episode. Subscribe to your favorite podcasts and get notified when new episodes drop. Listen in the Background Enjoy seamless background playback while using other apps or when your screen is off. Simple and Clean Design An intuitive and user-friendly interface to make your listening experience smooth and enjoyable. Whether you’re a casual listener or a podcast addict, Jupiter makes it easy to stay inspired and entertained—on the go or at home.

Screenshots

Mint Pod4 screens
Jupiter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mint Pod at none against Jupiter's shown. Mint Pod also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Mint Pod sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jupiter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mint Pod ships an update weekly, Jupiter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mint Pod versus Jupiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMint PodJupiter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTaewook SohnQuester Studios

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mint Pod

One-time1
  • Mint Pod Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Jupiter

Subscriptions1
  • Jupiter Ad-Free Plan (Annual)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Mint Pod free?
Mint Pod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jupiter free?
Jupiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mint Pod or Jupiter have ads?
Jupiter shows ads; Mint Pod does not.
Which is updated more often, Mint Pod or Jupiter?
Mint Pod ships an update weekly, and Jupiter monthly. Most recently, Mint Pod was updated on November 7, 2026 and Jupiter on October 30, 2026.

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