# Up Next vs Podwaves

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Podwaves at 18.0 against Up Next's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Up Next | Podwaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Holger Krupp](https://appshunter.io/developer/362806171) | [Lazar Sidor](https://appshunter.io/developer/438101050) |

## What reviewers say

### Up Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-next-podcast-client/id6477821584)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Podwaves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podwaves/id6764406538)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Up Next free?

Up Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Podwaves free?

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

### Do Up Next or Podwaves have ads?

Neither Up Next nor Podwaves shows ads.

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