# Studio for Podcast vs Async Recording

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio for Podcast | Async Recording |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-for-podcast/id585625596/reviews)** | [4.2 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-recording/id1576384002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 543 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spreaker Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/875810732) | [Podcastle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576384004) |

## What reviewers say

### Studio for Podcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-for-podcast/id585625596)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| On-Air Talent | $7.99 | per month |
| Broadcaster | $19.99 | per month |
| Anchorman | $49.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Async Recording

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-recording/id1576384002)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Essentials | $144.99 | per year |
| Pro | $289.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*