# Studio for Podcast vs Rapchat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rapchat at every 3 days against Studio for Podcast's every 9 days. Rapchat also leads on ratings volume (99K vs 6.8K) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). Studio for Podcast's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 62%). On price, rating, 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 Rapchat sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Studio for Podcast against 4.7 for Rapchat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rapchat has 99K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Studio for Podcast's written reviews are positive against 62% of Rapchat's.

Studio for Podcast ships an update every 9 days, Rapchat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio for Podcast | Rapchat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-for-podcast/id585625596/reviews) | **[4.7 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapchat-music-maker-studio/id804913240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **99K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 59 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Spreaker Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/875810732) | [Rapchat, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/804913243) |

## 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


### Rapchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapchat-music-maker-studio/id804913240)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Create and record music with a powerful studio app. Access thousands of free beats, use AI-powered vocal effects, and collaborate with other artists. Perfect for aspiring rappers and music producers.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free beats, AI vocal tune and effects, Full-featured recording studio, Lyric pad for writing, Collaboration with unlimited artists, Auto-mastering for professional sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rapchat Gold | $4.99 | per month |
| Rapchat Gold | $7.99 | per month |
| Rapchat Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Rapchat Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Rapchat Gold | $12.99 | per month |
| Rapchat Platinum | $14.99 | per month |
| Rapchat Gold | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Rapchat Gold | $19.99 | per year |
| Rapchat Platinum | $19.99 | per month |
| Rapchat Gold | $29.99 | per year |
| Rapchat Gold | $47.90 | per year |
| Rapchat Gold: Audio Tune | $49.99 | per year |
| Rapchat Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Rapchat Platinum | $49.99 | per year |
| Rapchat Gold | $59.99 | per year |
| Rapchat Gold | $69.99 | per year |
| Rapchat Gold | $69.99 | per year |
| Rapchat Token Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great community
- 🎨 Lots of creative features
- 💯 Helps express creativity
- 🎶 Good audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Limited editing capabilities
- 🔇 Audio sync issues
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Paywall for key features

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Beats not loading or playing
- Autotune and effects not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Profile and song data not loading

**Requested features**

- Save/resume unfinished tracks
- Ability to edit and trim recordings
- More customization options
- Improved collaboration tools
- Better audio mixing and mastering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studio for Podcast free?

Studio for Podcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rapchat free?

Rapchat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Studio for Podcast or Rapchat?

Rapchat is rated higher. Studio for Podcast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Rapchat averages 4.7 from 99K ratings.

### Do Studio for Podcast or Rapchat have ads?

Neither Studio for Podcast nor Rapchat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Studio for Podcast or Rapchat?

Studio for Podcast ships an update every 9 days, and Rapchat every 3 days. Most recently, Studio for Podcast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rapchat on October 31, 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.*