Comparison

Studio for Podcast vs Async Recording

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Studio for Podcast

Create, record, edit, publish, and analyze professional-sounding podcasts directly from your device. This app offers a user-friendly interface for all skill levels, with features for on-the-go podcasting and one-tap distribution to major platforms.

Highlights
  • Record audio on the go
  • Trim and crop audio
  • One-tap distribution to major platforms
  • Real-time statistics and analytics
  • Upload and schedule content
  • Experiment with mic controls
Features
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Podcast Studio has everything you need to create a professional-sounding podcast from your phone, tablet or desktop. Podcast Studio App lets you record, publish, distribute and analyze your podcast, whenever and wherever, easily. Our unique in-app features, give you total podcasting flexibility at your fingertips, making it ideal for on-the-go podcasting. Podcast Studio is a podcast creator app for all levels of podcaster, from beginner to experienced. The user-friendly interface makes managing a podcast from creation to distribution. Download to make a podcast your way. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS: RECORD - Record your audio on the go. - Experiment with mic controls and auto-ducking. - Upload files or migrate old content over. EDIT - Trim or crop your audio straight from the app to get it sounding super slick. MANAGE & DISTRIBUTE - A podcast manager to make your life simpler: upload and schedule content, publish to social media, or see your show’s vital stats. - Share with all the major podcast platforms in seconds (Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more) with one-tap distribution. ANALYZE - Get real-time statistics showing plays, sources, geolocation, and episode listening evolution. - Our stats are IAB compliant. PRO PLANS: With Studio you can upgrade to a Pro plan directly from the app. Pro features include: - Longer recording sessions (with the free version offering 15 minutes of recording time per episode) - Better statistics ...plus more options are available only on the website! Pro plan subscriptions: - BROADCASTER $19.99/month - ANCHORMAN $49.99/month Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. Manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://www.spreaker.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.spreaker.com/privacy For additional support, please visit the following link: https://www.spreaker.com/help

About

Async Recording

Record high-quality audio and video content locally for podcasts, interviews, and marketing. Generate AI voice clones and dub videos into multiple languages. Edit with AI-powered tools and a vast music library.

Highlights
  • Local audio/video recording
  • AI Voice cloning
  • AI Video Dubbing
  • Studio-quality audio
  • 4K video recording
  • AI-powered editing tools
  • Music and sound effects library
Features
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Async is an all-in-one platform for creating high quality audio and video content. Async iOS application enables podcasters, YouTube creators, interviewers, marketers and other content creators to record audio and video content and generate AI Voice clones with unmatched simplicity. Record solo podcasts or remote interviews in studio quality, up to 4K video, and lossless WAV audio for every participant – no fancy equipment required. Async records each person locally, maintaining the quality of each audio track and avoiding problems with unreliable internet connections. Generate high quality AI Voice clones in seconds and at a fraction of the cost. Get started for free today and create your voice. Async offers the most hours of Voice Generation at the cheapest price by far. AI Video Dubbing: Break language barriers instantly. Translate and dub your video content into multiple languages while maintaining your original voice profile. Switch to our web app to access the intuitive audio and video editors packed with AI-powered tools like auto-leveling, silence removal, Magic Dust and background removal. Access all editing tools like trimming and fading audio, as well as a library of 7,000+ professional music tracks and sounds to make editing your content a breeze. Stay connected: X: https://www.twitter.com/PodcastleAI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastleai Discord: https://discord.com/invite/F2gvY4kM5q/

Screenshots

Studio for Podcast4 screens
Async Recording4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Studio for Podcast at 78% against Async Recording's 26%. Studio for Podcast also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 543). Async Recording's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Studio for Podcast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Async Recording sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Studio for Podcast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio for Podcast has 6.8K ratings behind it against 543, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Studio for Podcast's written reviews are positive against 26% of Async Recording's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio for Podcast ships an update every 11 days, Async Recording every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Studio for Podcast versus Async Recording: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio for PodcastAsync Recording
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.8K ratings) — better4.2 (543 ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better25.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better543
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpreaker Inc.Podcastle, Inc.

Customer experience

Studio for Podcast

All ratings6,794 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews642 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative14.2%

Async Recording

All ratings543 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative61.8%

User reviews

Studio for Podcast

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Straightforward podcast creation
  • 💡 Ability to add music and effects
  • 🚀 Simple interface
  • 👍 Great for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🔒 Paywall for longer recordings
  • 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with external hardware
  • 🐛 Unreliable upload/sync functionality

Async Recording

From 543 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great app for recording podcasts remotely
  • 🎨 Awesome user interface design
  • 🤖 Useful AI voice features
  • 👍 Easy and simple to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔌 Unreliable recording and upload functionality
  • 🤖 AI features not as advanced as expected
  • 🔒 Poor customer service and cancellation process
  • 💰 Overpriced for the features provided

Bugs and requests

Studio for Podcast

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Microphone not working consistently
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Sync issues between mobile and desktop
  • Frequent app crashes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to edit/trim recordings
  • More sound effects and customization options
  • Improved integration with music libraries
  • Skype/remote guest integration
  • Backup/export functionality for recordings
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  • Expanded podcast distribution options

Async Recording

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings get stuck during upload
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more video and editing capabilities
  • Improve upload and sync reliability
  • Provide better analytics and reporting
  • Enhance AI noise reduction and audio cleanup

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Studio for Podcast

Subscriptions3
  • On-Air Talent$7.991 Month
  • Broadcaster$19.991 Month
  • Anchorman$49.991 Month
4 purchases

Async Recording

Subscriptions4
  • Essentials$19.991 Month
  • Pro$39.991 Month
  • Essentials$144.991 Year
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  • Pro$289.991 Year

Questions

Is Studio for Podcast free?
Studio for Podcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Async Recording free?
Async Recording is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Studio for Podcast or Async Recording?
Studio for Podcast is rated higher. Studio for Podcast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Async Recording averages 4.2 from 543 ratings.
Do Studio for Podcast or Async Recording have ads?
Neither Studio for Podcast nor Async Recording shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio for Podcast or Async Recording?
Studio for Podcast ships an update every 11 days, and Async Recording every 2 weeks. Most recently, Studio for Podcast was updated on October 19, 2026 and Async Recording on October 18, 2026.

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