# Buzzsprout vs Hello Studios

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buzzsprout at 1.7K against Hello Studios's 4. Buzzsprout also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Hello Studios's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Buzzsprout against 5.0 for Hello Studios. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzzsprout has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzzsprout | Hello Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzsprout/id6459145367/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-studios/id6475374182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 17 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Buzzsprout](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701646320) | [Hello Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724092942) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzzsprout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzsprout/id6459145367)

This app simplifies podcast management on the go. Track your show's performance, share episodes with AI-generated text, and edit episode details from your phone. Stay motivated with achievement tracking and access a library of learning resources.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for achievements and updates, Daily stats breakdown by location and platform, Episode performance comparison, Social media sharing with AI text generation, Achievement and progress tracking, Access to learning resources, Edit episode details and schedule publication

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful features
- 🚀 Great customer support
- 🚀 Reliable platform
- 🚀 Streamlines podcast management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/errors reported by some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/errors reported by some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to record/upload podcast episodes directly from the app
- More customization options for the website


### Hello Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-studios/id6475374182)

This application provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services for podcasters, including studio recording facilities, remote production, editing, and marketing guidance. It facilitates collaboration among users and offers support for creating social media content and branding assets.

**Highlights:** Studio recording facilities, Remote recording and production, Podcast editing services, Episode title and show notes transcription, Podcast marketing guidance, Social media snippet creation, Podcast artwork and logo design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzzsprout free?

Buzzsprout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hello Studios free?

Hello Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buzzsprout or Hello Studios?

Hello Studios is rated higher. Buzzsprout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Hello Studios averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Buzzsprout or Hello Studios have ads?

Neither Buzzsprout nor Hello Studios shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzzsprout or Hello Studios?

Buzzsprout ships an update every 2 months, and Hello Studios every 2 months. Most recently, Buzzsprout was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hello Studios on September 8, 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.*