Comparison

Podcast Player vs Mocast

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

Mocast

This app offers a personalized podcast listening experience with advanced queue management and full show notes search. Enjoy streamlined navigation and fast streaming without downloads. It features a sleek design and a fun disco theme for podcast enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Personalized playlist queue
  • Full show notes search
  • Streamlined UI
  • Fast streaming, no downloads
  • Play history
  • Disco theme
Features
Currently charting
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Listen to podcasts how you want, when you want, with Mocast. Mocast puts podcast junkies in command of their favorite podcasts by allowing them to personalize their queue for the ultimate listening experience. Share, manage, and enjoy podcasts with the style and ease of Mocast’s sleek design. Whether you enjoy Marc Maron, Radiolab, or classic NPR releases, Mocast has a streamlined UI and solid build so you can listen to the podcasts you want faster than ever. With Mocast you can enjoy your podcasts with special features like: - Full show notes search to quickly find episodes on any topic. - Manual playlist queue so you can listen to what you want, in the order you want. - No nested levels or “Now Playing” screens to slow down getting around in the app. - Play history that keeps track of all previously listened to episodes. - Stream podcasts fast! No downloading required. - A fun disco theme! Check out Mocast for yourself. Download now and redefine the way you listen to podcasts.

Screenshots

Podcast Player4 screens
Mocast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Podcast Player at Free against Mocast's $4.99. Podcast Player also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). Mocast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

Podcast Player is free to download; Mocast costs $4.99 up front. Podcast Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Mocast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mocast 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Podcast Player's written reviews are positive against 75% of Mocast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Podcast Player ships an update monthly, Mocast every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Podcast Player versus Mocast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodcast PlayerMocast
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCKrueger Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Podcast Player

All ratings2,201 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative15.0%

Mocast

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

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

Mocast

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

Mocast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Podcast Player free?
Podcast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mocast free?
Mocast costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Podcast Player or Mocast?
Mocast is rated higher. Podcast Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Mocast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Podcast Player or Mocast have ads?
Podcast Player shows ads; Mocast does not.
Which is updated more often, Podcast Player or Mocast?
Podcast Player ships an update monthly, and Mocast every 9 months. Most recently, Podcast Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mocast on November 6, 2026.

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