# iCatcher! Podcast App vs TinyFeeds

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TinyFeeds at none against iCatcher! Podcast App's 4. TinyFeeds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). iCatcher! Podcast App's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 5) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

iCatcher! Podcast App costs $4.99 and TinyFeeds $2.99 up front. iCatcher! Podcast App sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TinyFeeds asks for nothing beyond the download.

TinyFeeds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCatcher! Podcast App has 1.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of iCatcher! Podcast App's written reviews are positive against 67% of TinyFeeds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iCatcher! Podcast App ships an update every 8 days, TinyFeeds monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCatcher! Podcast App | TinyFeeds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatcher-podcast-app/id414419105/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyfeeds/id1597838632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #71 |
| Size | 70 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Joeisanerd.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/284973030) | [Matthew Elliott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161556508) |

## What reviewers say

### iCatcher! Podcast App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatcher-podcast-app/id414419105)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Download, listen to, and manage your favorite podcasts with this comprehensive player. Features include background downloads, iCloud sync, customizable playback speed, and robust search capabilities. Discover new shows and organize your listening experience seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Download episodes over WiFi or Cellular, iCloud sync for subscriptions and playback, Variable playback speed per podcast, Background refresh and downloads, Customizable playlists with filtering, Search across all podcasts and episodes, Support for password-protected feeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank You Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Thank You Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Really Big Thank You Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent podcast app
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🔒 Doesn't collect user data
- ⏱️ Great playback controls
- 💾 Reliable offline listening

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔀 Confusing playlist management
- 🔍 Cluttered or unintuitive UI
- 🔌 Syncing issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable episode downloads
- Inconsistent playlist sorting
- Playback issues on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved CarPlay support
- Sleep timer for Apple Watch
- Bookmark playback from specific points


### TinyFeeds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyfeeds/id1597838632)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Read your favorite news stories directly on your smartwatch. This standalone app allows you to browse feeds, mark articles as read, and access your collections without needing your phone. Manage your feeds through the Feedly web or iOS apps.

**Highlights:** Read stories on watch, Standalone functionality, Mark stories as read, Access collections, Share stories via Messages, Today Feed and Favorites

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCatcher! Podcast App free?

iCatcher! Podcast App costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is TinyFeeds free?

TinyFeeds costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCatcher! Podcast App or TinyFeeds?

TinyFeeds is rated higher. iCatcher! Podcast App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while TinyFeeds averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do iCatcher! Podcast App or TinyFeeds have ads?

Neither iCatcher! Podcast App nor TinyFeeds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCatcher! Podcast App or TinyFeeds?

iCatcher! Podcast App ships an update every 8 days, and TinyFeeds monthly. Most recently, iCatcher! Podcast App was updated on October 3, 2026 and TinyFeeds on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iCatcher! Podcast App or TinyFeeds?

iCatcher! Podcast App currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and TinyFeeds at #71. 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.*