# iCatcher! Podcast App vs Network

The clearest difference is rating: iCatcher! Podcast App at 4.7 against Network's 4.2. iCatcher! Podcast App also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 11) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

iCatcher! Podcast App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCatcher! Podcast App has 1.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of iCatcher! Podcast App's written reviews are positive against 72% of Network's.

iCatcher! Podcast App ships an update weekly, Network monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCatcher! Podcast App | Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatcher-podcast-app/id414419105/reviews)** | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-podcast-app/id723422355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #33 |
| Size | 74 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joeisanerd.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/284973030) | [Andrew Conlan](https://appshunter.io/developer/588213097) |

## What reviewers say

### iCatcher! Podcast App

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

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

This app allows you to download, listen to, and manage your favorite podcasts. It offers robust playback controls, background downloading, and cross-device syncing. Discover new podcasts or manually add your own with various import options.

**Highlights:** Download episodes over WiFi or Cellular, Background refresh and download, iCloud sync for subscriptions and playback, Variable playback speed with per-podcast memory, Sleep timer and gesture controls, Search and browse for new podcasts, Import subscriptions via OPML

**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


### Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-podcast-app/id723422355)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

A minimalist podcast player designed for simplicity and efficiency. It offers automatic volume leveling, offline episode downloads, and smart storage management. Enjoy features like variable playback speeds, a sleep timer, and easy podcast importing.

**Highlights:** Sound Check for consistent volume, Automatic offline episode downloads, Smart storage management, Variable playback and skip rates, Sleep Timer, OPML import and URL subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Network free?

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

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

iCatcher! Podcast App is rated higher. iCatcher! Podcast App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Network averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither iCatcher! Podcast App nor Network shows ads.

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

iCatcher! Podcast App ships an update weekly, and Network monthly. Most recently, iCatcher! Podcast App was updated on November 6, 2026 and Network on November 1, 2026.

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

iCatcher! Podcast App currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Network at #33. 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.*