Comparison

Podcast Player vs PPM App

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

Head to head
About

Podcast Player

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
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Podcast Player is an advanced Podcast playback app. Podcast Player has pioneered many features that are commonplace today and continues to evolve. ADVANCED • Silence remover for audio podcasts, saves hours per week for the average listener without affecting sound quality • Clearer audio with equalizer, compressor / limiter and volume boosting DSP effects (on video, streaming and downloads) • Keep multiple devices in Sync with iCloud EFFICIENT • Organize your listening by categories • Server side refreshing and push notifications • Podcast Player is carefully developed and tuned to be nice to your battery FLEXIBLE • Download or stream any size show over WiFi or 3G • Fully supports password protected podcasts, including 1Password support • Built in sleep timer • Light / Dark UI themes • Play only the audio part of videos, if you like SMART • Extensive directory of Podcasts, search for shows by keyword, category, view the top podcasts or enter a URL manually • Find new shows from Podcast Player users listening patterns. Podcast Player can suggest shows you might like based on your existing subscriptions. Podcast Player is free, with ads. Try it now. PEOPLE SAY: "Podcast Player mobile is a very solid offering in the podcast app space. The app is very stable and offers some nice features" - AppAdvice.com "I have found that Podcast Player is one of the fastest podcasting apps when it comes to managing feeds and downloading episodes. At the moment, no other app has been able to match it when it comes to managing those basic tasks." - Geoffrey Goetz "Podcasting 101" "Podcast Player is the perfect option for a beginning podcaster." - Emily. C. Gardener / gretchenlouise.com CONTACT & SUPPORT Learn more: https://maplemedia.io/ Get in touch: support@rssrad.io LEGAL Terms of Service: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ Subscription Terms: Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your Apple 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. 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. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

About

PPM App

Features
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Diese App enthält Zugriffsfunktionen auf diverse Bereiche des Hochschullebens und stellt nützliche Dienste bereit, die während des Studiums auf dem Mobiltelefon verwaltet werden können. Unter anderem wird der Zugriff auf den aktuellen Stundenplan, die Semesterpläne, im Studiengang angebotene Projektarbeiten und weitere wichtigen Informationen zentral angeboten. Ein direkter Kontakt zum Studiengangssekretariat kann über die App (per Telefonat oder e-Mail) eingeleitet weren. Mit dem Campus Navigator finden Sie sich zudem auf dem Hochschul-Campus zurecht. Des Weiteren kann man personalisierte Informationen abrufbar hinterlegen, damit haben Sie nach dem Umzug in die Region Ihre neue Telefonnummer, Adresse, Matrikelnummer immer griffbereit. Weitere Funktionalitäten sind in Arbeit und werden u.a. mit den Studierenden über zukünftige Projektarbeiten erarbeitet.

Screenshots

Podcast Player4 screens
PPM App2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PPM App at none against Podcast Player's 4. PPM App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. Podcast Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. PPM App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Podcast Player ships an update monthly, PPM App fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Podcast Player versus PPM App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodcast PlayerPPM App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB12 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCHochschule Heilbronn

Bugs and requests

Podcast Player

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • Bulk delete/archive for episodes
  • Separate playlists for individual podcasts
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Improved podcast discovery
  • Customizable playback speed increments
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  • Ability to lock screen orientation

PPM App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Podcast Player

Subscriptions3
  • RSS Radio$2.991 Year
  • RSS Radio - Annual MP$11.991 Year
  • Podcast Player - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • RSSRadio Full Version Upgrade$3.99
None

PPM App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Podcast Player free?
Podcast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PPM App free?
PPM App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Podcast Player or PPM App have ads?
Podcast Player shows ads; PPM App does not.
Which is updated more often, Podcast Player or PPM App?
Podcast Player ships an update monthly, and PPM App fortnightly. Most recently, Podcast Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and PPM App on November 6, 2026.

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