ActPod vs Podly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ActPod
This platform revolutionizes podcasting by enabling interactive community features. Engage with listeners through live call-ins and on-screen comments, fostering a deeper connection beyond traditional one-way broadcasts.
- Interactive podcasting
- Live call-in functionality
- Audience comment streams
- Community building
- Fan engagement
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單向輸出不是 Podcast 的宿命，Podcast 也能有社群感！ 快來加入 ActPod，開始您的 Podcast 旅程，並且與您的紛絲建立朋友的關係！ 全球獨創 Podcast 也能 call-in！彈幕也是必須的！ 互動社群的功能，你許願，我們來做到！ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Podly
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Podly is the all-in-one podcast platform for creators and listeners. - Create and list your podcast collections with ease - Organize and showcase all your episodes - Download episodes and watch offline, anytime - Smooth playback with a clean, user-friendly interface Perfect for both passionate podcasters and dedicated listeners!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Podly at none against ActPod's 6. Podly also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ActPod sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Podly asks for nothing beyond the download.
ActPod ships an update weekly, Podly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActPod | Podly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | I-HSUN HUNG | Anthony Daou |
In-app purchases
ActPod
- ActPod Pro 會員$5.001 Month
- ActPod Union 會員$5.991 Month
- ActPod Studio 會員$14.991 Month
- 50 Pod Coins$1.99
- 100 Pod Coins$2.99
- 500 Pod Coins$14.99
Podly
No in-app purchases
