# Podcast Player vs Linkstacks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkstacks at none against Podcast Player's 4. Linkstacks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Podcast Player's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Podcast Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Linkstacks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Linkstacks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Podcast Player has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Podcast Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of Linkstacks's.

Podcast Player ships an update monthly, Linkstacks every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podcast Player | Linkstacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-player-video-and-rss/id386600664/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkstacks/id1307607864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 164 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Poul Nielsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/625331720) |

## What reviewers say

### Podcast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-player-video-and-rss/id386600664)

This app offers advanced podcast playback with features like silence removal, audio enhancement, and cross-device syncing. It helps organize listening, discover new shows, and provides flexible playback options for both audio and video podcasts.

**Highlights:** Silence remover for audio, Audio enhancement with DSP effects, Cross-device syncing with iCloud, Organize by categories, Discover new shows via user patterns, Password protected podcast support, Built-in sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RSS Radio | $2.99 | per year |
| RSS Radio - Annual MP | $11.99 | per year |
| Podcast Player - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| RSSRadio Full Version Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable experience
- 🔒 Supports premium/paid content
- 👍 Flexible podcast management
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient playback controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing UI changes
- 👎 Removal of useful features
- 👎 Ads for paid subscribers

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues after device lock or switching apps
- Podcast downloads not working as expected
- Incorrect podcast artwork displayed
- Podcast queue not saving properly
- App crashing on launch or during use

**Requested features**

- Bulk delete/archive for episodes
- Separate playlists for individual podcasts
- Apple Watch app integration
- Improved podcast discovery
- Customizable playback speed increments


### Linkstacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkstacks/id1307607864)

An open-source bookmarking tool offering a clean, ad-free, and minimalist interface for organizing and sharing your favorite links. It prioritizes user privacy and a straightforward experience.

**Highlights:** Open-source bookmarking, Ad-free interface, Minimalistic design, Link organization, Link sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Podcast Player free?

Podcast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Linkstacks free?

Linkstacks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Podcast Player or Linkstacks?

Linkstacks is rated higher. Podcast Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Linkstacks averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Podcast Player or Linkstacks have ads?

Podcast Player shows ads; Linkstacks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Podcast Player or Linkstacks?

Podcast Player ships an update monthly, and Linkstacks every 5 weeks. Most recently, Podcast Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and Linkstacks on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*