# Downcast vs Mocast

The clearest difference is rating: Mocast at 5.0 against Downcast's 4.3. Mocast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Downcast's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Downcast costs $2.99 and Mocast $4.99 up front. Downcast sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mocast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mocast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downcast has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Downcast's written reviews are positive against 75% of Mocast's.

Downcast ships an update monthly, Mocast every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downcast | Mocast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downcast/id393858566/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocast/id897185985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #36 |
| Size | 45 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamawkinaw Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/393858569) | [Krueger Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299293363) |

## What reviewers say

### Downcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downcast/id393858566)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Manage and listen to podcasts with a powerful, feature-rich player. Offers extensive download and playback options, including variable speed and CarPlay support. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Search, subscribe, and download podcasts, Manual subscription via URL, Automatic downloads and background downloading, Variable playback speed, AirPlay and Google Cast support, iCloud syncing for subscriptions and settings, Smart playlist creation

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Encouraging Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Motivating Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Galvanizing Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Inspiring Tip | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 💡 Granular podcast management
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great organization and playlists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Subpar search functionality
- 👎 Outdated user interface
- 👎 Syncing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Podcast downloads failing
- Playback position not saved correctly
- Podcast artwork and information mix-ups
- Continuous play issues
- Crashing on startup

**Requested features**

- Bookmark feature
- Playback speed of 1.75x
- Podcast triage/management tools
- Improved CarPlay integration
- Apple Watch app with volume control


### Mocast

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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 Downcast free?

Downcast costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mocast free?

Mocast costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Downcast or Mocast?

Mocast is rated higher. Downcast averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Mocast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Downcast or Mocast have ads?

Neither Downcast nor Mocast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Downcast or Mocast?

Downcast ships an update monthly, and Mocast every 9 months. Most recently, Downcast was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mocast on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Downcast or Mocast?

Downcast currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Mocast at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*