Comparison

Mint Pod vs DailyPod

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

DailyPod

This app allows users to organize their favorite podcast shows into custom playlists. It offers a clean interface for discovering new content, tracking listening progress, and managing both public and private feeds.

Highlights
  • Add podcast shows to playlists
  • Search millions of shows
  • Organize favorite shows
  • Automatic progress tracking
  • Discover new shows by search or category
  • Manage public and private feeds
Features
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DailyPod started as a way for me to solve a problem I have. Current popular music/Podcast listening apps don't have a way to add Podcast shows to a playlist. DailyPod solves this problem. DailyPod is a clean, fast podcast player built for people who just want to listen. Powered by the PodcastingIndex.org, search millions of shows, organize your favorite shows into playlists, and keep your place across episodes with automatic progress tracking. Listen your way: • Discover new shows by search or category • Build playlists and play episodes in your custom order • Resume exactly where you left off • See what you’ve completed and what’s next • Add public feeds for all users to find or keep premium feeds private Simple by design: • Minimal, focused interface • Quick access to your Saved playlist • Hit play and drive, work, or whatever you like to do while listening Whether you’re catching up on the latest news or curating a long‑form playlist, DailyPod keeps it simple and reliable—so you can get back to listening. Questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you.

Screenshots

Mint Pod4 screens
DailyPod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DailyPod at 5.0 against Mint Pod's 4.5. DailyPod also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Mint Pod's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume 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. Mint Pod sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DailyPod asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DailyPod holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mint Pod ships an update weekly, DailyPod every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mint Pod versus DailyPod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMint PodDailyPod
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTaewook SohnTaylor Pierce

Customer experience

Mint Pod

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

DailyPod

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mint Pod

One-time1
  • Mint Pod Premium$2.99
None

DailyPod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mint Pod free?
Mint Pod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DailyPod free?
DailyPod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mint Pod or DailyPod?
DailyPod is rated higher. Mint Pod averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DailyPod averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mint Pod or DailyPod have ads?
DailyPod shows ads; Mint Pod does not.
Which is updated more often, Mint Pod or DailyPod?
Mint Pod ships an update weekly, and DailyPod every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mint Pod was updated on November 7, 2026 and DailyPod on October 31, 2026.

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