Simbli vs PodFM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simbli
Access and manage meeting agendas, take notes, and search for information. This app extends a web application for paperless meeting management, allowing users to create agendas, set permissions, and record minutes. Public users can access publicly posted agendas.
- Access meeting agendas
- Take notes
- Search agenda materials
- Favorite system sites/meeting types
- Align agenda items to goals
- Create and manage meeting agendas (web)
- Record meeting minutes (web)
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Key Features - Access to public or internal meeting agenda materials depending upon user permissions - Note-taking for those with "sticky notes" permissions - Simple search tool to quickly find information contained in current or prior meeting agendas - Ability to flag specific system sites or meeting types as favorites" for quicker access - Alignment of agenda items to goals in strategic plan The iPad app is an extension of Simbli's paperless meeting management web application. Use the web application to: - Create and Manage Meeting Agendas - Create and Manage Multiple Meeting Types – manage all meetings in one, convenient location. - Perform Advanced Search – Search for meetings and quickly sort by meeting type, date, and more. - Set Roles and Permissions – Streamline meeting preparation and approval through user roles and permissions. - Record Meeting Minutes – Create and deliver meeting minutes and record votes. - Safety and Security – Create public or private meetings and limit item visibility by role. Development and administration of meeting agendas requires a subscription to the Simbli Meetings module. Advantages for Board Members, Staff, and Public The board members, and staff will be able to access meeting agendas with their iPads and record notes prior to or during meetings. The public will also be able to access publicly posted meeting agendas via either the free iPad app or via a traditional computer web browser.
PodFM
Create custom audio content on any topic using AI. Generate audio study guides, learn about travel destinations, and choose from various voices for your podcasts. Experience AI-generated audio that sounds natural and engaging.
- AI-powered podcast creation
- Customizable voice selection
- Audio study guide generation
- Learn about travel destinations
- Natural-sounding AI audio
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Terms of Use: https://podfm.ai/termsasts or audio stories about any topic. Generate audio study guides. Learn about places you want to travel to. Choose any voice for your podcasts. AI podcasts that don't sound like AI. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://podfm.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://podfm.ai/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PodFM at 5.0 against Simbli's 2.8. PodFM also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Simbli's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. PodFM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Simbli asks for nothing beyond the download.
PodFM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
Simbli ships an update every 3 months, PodFM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simbli | PodFM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | eBOARDsolutions, Inc. | Will Davenport |
Customer experience
Simbli
PodFM
In-app purchases
Simbli
No in-app purchases
PodFM
- Premium Membership$14.991 Month
- PodFM Pro Membership$49.991 Month









