# Podcast Maker vs Trace

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Podcast Maker at none against Trace's 2. Podcast Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Podcast Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Podcast Maker | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Size | 14 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anna Fael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473845897) | [Peter Healy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887058402) |

## What reviewers say

### Podcast Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-maker-creator-course/id6476605598)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-podcast-notes/id6760963638)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Trace Plus Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Podcast Maker free?

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

### Is Trace free?

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

### Do Podcast Maker or Trace have ads?

Trace shows ads; Podcast Maker does not.

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