InstacastPlus vs Pika
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InstacastPlus
This podcast player offers advanced features like automatic skipping of intros and ads, a smart sleep timer, and CarPlay support. Enjoy personalized playback, offline listening, and easy episode management for a superior podcast experience.
- Auto-skip chapters and ads
- Smart sleep timer
- CarPlay support
- Offline listening and storage control
- Personalized playback speeds and app icons
- Episode recovery
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InstacastPlus – More Than Just Another Podcast Player Tired of the limits of Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, or even Apple Podcasts? InstacastPlus takes podcast listening to the next level. Why switch? Auto-Skip Chapters & Ads – Automatically skip intros, ads, or unwanted segments with keyword-based chapter skipping. Smart Sleep Timer – Stops playback when you fall asleep and resets when you interact or move. CarPlay Support – Enjoy your podcasts on the road with an interface built for driving. Offline Listening & Storage Control – Download episodes, sort by size, and auto-delete old ones. Personalization – Custom app icons, colors, and flexible playback speeds for a truly personal experience. Episode Recovery – Deleted something by accident? Restore episodes with one tap. What makes InstacastPlus stand out: Browse curated collections and discover new favorites. Advanced episode filters: Unplayed, In Progress, Favorites, Downloads, and more. Smooth navigation with saved scroll positions and larger, easier controls. Whether you’re coming from Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, or Apple Podcasts – this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. InstacastPlus – Built for podcast lovers who want total control. Download now for free and experience podcasts like never before.
Pika
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Pika is a podcast player built for people who just want to listen. - Playlists - Search & Subscribe - Download for Offline Listening - Sleep timer - Picks Up Where You Left Off - Background Playback - Skip & Seek Controls - Clean, Focused Interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pika at none against InstacastPlus's 4. Pika also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). InstacastPlus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 26.4). On price and ads 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. InstacastPlus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pika asks for nothing beyond the download.
InstacastPlus ships an update every 3 months, Pika fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InstacastPlus | Pika |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | IT Economy GmbH | John Felix |
In-app purchases
InstacastPlus
- Donate to Developer$1.00
- Donate to Developer$5.00
- Donate to Developer$15.00
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- Donate to Developer$20.00
Pika
No in-app purchases
