# Podcast Player vs Mocast

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Podcast Player | Mocast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-player-video-and-rss/id386600664/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocast/id897185985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 164 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Krueger Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299293363) |

## 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


### Mocast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocast/id897185985)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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