Studio Beat83 vs Cathode Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Studio Beat83
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Immerse yourself in Studio Beat83, your weekly podcast destination. Enjoy captivating narratives, thought-provoking discussions, and immersive storytelling. Receive personalized recommendations, stay updated with notifications, and join a global community of podcast enthusiasts. Download now for your weekly dose of insightful conversations – embrace the Studio Beat83 podcast experience today!
Cathode Player
A native video viewer for following channels and watching content across your Apple devices. Enjoy a fast, lightweight experience with features like picture-in-picture, background audio, and cross-device sync via iCloud. Discover new content with curated channel suggestions.
- Follow channels and view latest videos
- Search for videos and channels
- Native player with picture-in-picture and background audio
- Save videos to Watch Later
- Cross-device playback progress sync
- Curated channel suggestions
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Cathode is a clean, native video viewer for following channels and watching content on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built with SwiftUI for a fast, lightweight experience. FEATURES • Follow channels and see all their latest videos in one feed • Search for videos and channels • Watch shorts and regular videos with a native player • Picture-in-picture, background audio, and AirPlay support • Save videos to Watch Later • Pick up where you left off — playback progress syncs across your devices via your private iCloud account • Read comments • Compact mini-player while you keep browsing • Curated channel suggestions across Tech, Science, Programming, Cooking, and Lifestyle to help you get started CROSS-DEVICE SYNC Watch Later, history, and saved channels are stored in your private iCloud account so they are always with you. Nothing is sent to our servers. PRIVACY Cathode does not collect personal information, has no analytics, and does not require an account. Your data stays on your device or in your private iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Studio Beat83 at 14.0 against Cathode Player's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Studio Beat83 | Cathode Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Javier Cruz | Zabir Raihan |
In-app purchases
Studio Beat83
No in-app purchases
Cathode Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
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