# Mix On Lite vs Shadow. Podcast Player

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow. Podcast Player at 4.4 against Mix On Lite's 3.8. Mix On Lite's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mix On Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow. Podcast Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow. Podcast Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Mix On Lite ships an update monthly, Shadow. Podcast Player every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mix On Lite | Shadow. Podcast Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-on-lite/id518829102/reviews) | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-podcast-player/id940127690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JBonta Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/471147790) | [Andrew Conlan](https://appshunter.io/developer/588213097) |

## What reviewers say

### Mix On Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-on-lite/id518829102)

This app automatically blends music from your Spotify Premium or iTunes library with your favorite podcasts. Create personalized radio-like listening experiences by choosing content and mix frequency. It offers over 150 podcasts and allows for song dedications to friends.

**Highlights:** Mix music with podcasts, Spotify Premium integration, iTunes library integration, Customizable mix frequency, Over 150 podcast choices, Song dedications to friends, Unlimited mix creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Song Dedication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Access Any 5 Media Source Programs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Access Any 8 Media Source Programs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Access Any 8 Media Source Programs | $1.99 | one-time |


### Shadow. Podcast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-podcast-player/id940127690)

This app offers a streamlined podcast listening experience with smart downloads, intuitive notifications, and customizable playback speeds. Enjoy features like SharePlay for shared listening, cloud sync across devices, and chapter navigation. It also includes home screen widgets and a sleep timer for convenience.

**Highlights:** Smart Downloads, Intuitive Notifications, Adjustable Playback Speed, SharePlay for Shared Listening, Cloud Sync Across Devices, Episode Chapters & Artwork, Interactive Home Screen Widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow+ Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Shadow+ Annual | $15.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mix On Lite free?

Mix On Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow. Podcast Player free?

Shadow. Podcast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mix On Lite or Shadow. Podcast Player?

Shadow. Podcast Player is rated higher. Mix On Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Shadow. Podcast Player averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Mix On Lite or Shadow. Podcast Player have ads?

Neither Mix On Lite nor Shadow. Podcast Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mix On Lite or Shadow. Podcast Player?

Mix On Lite ships an update monthly, and Shadow. Podcast Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mix On Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shadow. Podcast Player on November 1, 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.*