yNot Explore vs Modcast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
yNot Explore
Discover local dining, drinking, and entertainment spots with integrated Google and Yelp ratings. This app provides essential local information to help you quickly find places to enjoy and explore.
- Find places to eat, drink, and play
- Integrated Google ratings
- Integrated Yelp ratings
- Local information at your fingertips
- Discover entertainment options
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Find a place to eat, drink, or play at the tap of a button. Google and Yelp ratings? Right in the app. yNot gives you the local lowdown so you can get straight to having a blast. Why not explore?
Modcast
A modern podcast player offering a clean design and powerful features for both audio and video episodes. Easily subscribe, stream, organize, and bookmark your favorite content with smart collections and AirPlay support.
- Audio & video podcast streaming
- Smart bookmarking with timestamps
- Easy subscription management
- AirPlay support for speakers & TV
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Smart Collections
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Modcast – Simple. Powerful. Personal. Modcast is a modern podcast player built for people who value clean design, powerful features, and effortless listening. Whether you're into Audio podcasts, Video Podcast, or both—Modcast makes it easy to subscribe, stream, organize, and enjoy your favorite content anywhere. Audio & Video Podcasts Enjoy a seamless experience with full support for both traditional audio podcasts and video episodes. Watch or listen the way you want. Smart Bookmarks Never lose your place or forget an important moment again. Instantly bookmark timestamps in any episode and return to them anytime with organized bookmark management. Sleep Timer Flexible Views Smart Collections Subscription Management Take control of your library. Subscribe to your favorite shows, organize them with ease, and get automatic updates—all without the clutter. AirPlay Support Send podcasts to your speakers or TV in one tap. Enjoy hands-free listening or big-screen viewing with AirPlay integration. Designed for Simplicity Modcast is clean, fast, and distraction-free. No confusing menus. No unnecessary bloat. Just intuitive design and features that make sense. Why You’ll Love Modcast Audio + video podcast streaming Bookmark episodes & save timestamps Easy subscription management AirPlay for speakers & TV Polished, modern interface Built for speed and simplicity Whether you're learning something new, staying informed, or getting lost in a great story—Modcast gives you a smarter way to listen. Download Modcast today and discover the podcast app that finally feels right. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: yNot Explore at 5.0 against Modcast's 4.0. yNot Explore also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Modcast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
yNot Explore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of yNot Explore's written reviews are positive against 67% of Modcast's.
yNot Explore ships an update monthly, Modcast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | yNot Explore | Modcast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pinecone Software, LLC (NC) | Michael Surratt |
Customer experience
yNot Explore
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In-app purchases
yNot Explore
No in-app purchases
Modcast
No in-app purchases
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