# Podcast Player vs Loop

The clearest difference is price: Podcast Player at Free against Loop's $4.99. Podcast Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Podcast Player is free to download; Loop costs $4.99 up front. Podcast Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Podcast Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Podcast Player's written reviews are positive against 67% of Loop's.

Podcast Player ships an update every 6 days, Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podcast Player | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-player-podigy/id6473860416/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 82 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Metronome Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/341054329) | [Augusto Simionato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734532605) |

## What reviewers say

### Podcast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-player-podigy/id6473860416)

This app offers a customizable podcast listening experience with advanced playback controls, chapter support, and on-the-fly transcription. It allows users to organize their library, queue episodes, and personalize the interface to suit their listening habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable playback controls, Background episode downloading, Trim Silence and Boost Voices, Smart Sleep Timer, Full chapter support, On-the-fly transcription, Sideloaded audio support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Podigy Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Podigy Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

An independent podcast player offering a minimalist and intuitive audio experience. Discover new content, organize your listening with collections, and enjoy features like sleep timers and episode downloads. Prioritizes user privacy and a seamless Apple ecosystem integration.

**Highlights:** Sleep Mode with auto-pause timer, Chapter support for episode topics, Podcast collections for sequential listening, Automatic iCloud backup, Privacy-focused, no user tracking, Offline episode downloads, Podcast description translation

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Podcast Player free?

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

### Is Loop free?

Loop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Podcast Player or Loop?

Podcast Player is rated higher. Podcast Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Loop averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Podcast Player or Loop have ads?

Neither Podcast Player nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Podcast Player or Loop?

Podcast Player ships an update every 6 days, and Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Podcast Player was updated on November 4, 2026 and Loop on November 5, 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.*