Comparison

Podwise vs Queue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Podwise

This app uses AI to summarize podcasts, extract key insights, and provide searchable transcripts. It helps users learn more efficiently by turning audio content into a personal knowledge library. Seamlessly export notes to other productivity tools.

Highlights
  • AI Smart Summaries
  • Key Insight Extraction
  • Searchable Transcripts
  • Podcast Mind Maps
  • Multi-Language Translation
  • Easy Note Export
  • Full-Text Search
Features
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Podcasts used to feel overwhelming, but with Podwise AI summaries, I can scan an episode in minutes and decide if it's worth my time. Huge productivity booster! — Sarah K., Marketing Manager I always struggled to really grasp the core ideas in complex podcasts. Podwise's key insights extraction is spot on – it highlights exactly what I need to know to "get it" right away. — Alex J., Researcher The searchable transcripts are a game-changer! It's so easy to jump back and find that one specific detail I want to re-listen to or quote. — Jordan P., Freelance Writer Being able to export my podcast notes directly into Notion is seamless. All my podcast learning goes right into my personal knowledge system. Seriously streamlined my workflow! — Jamie S., PKM Enthusiast This app totally changed how I consume podcasts. I'm actually learning from them now, even with just short bursts of time. It makes getting value genuinely efficient. — Emily C., Busy Student These are real testimonials from our users. ------------------------- Podwise: #1 AI Podcast app. We believe that in today's information-rich world, everyone who uses podcasts to learn and grow deserves a smarter, more efficient way to acquire knowledge. Podwise leverages powerful AI to help you overcome time and understanding barriers, turning podcasts into your personal knowledge library. AI Smart Summaries: Get a quick overview of podcast content in minutes – understand the gist of an episode fast. Key Insight Extraction: Intelligently analyzes episodes to pull out core ideas and quotable moments with a tap. High-Accuracy Transcripts: Provides searchable, accurate full text transcripts. Never miss a detail and easily find what you need. Podcast Mind Maps: Visualize the connections between different ideas and structure your understanding of the content. Multi-Language Translation: Translate transcripts into English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more to learn from global podcasts without language barriers. Easy Note Export: Seamlessly export your podcast notes and key insights to popular tools like Notion, Readwise Reader, Logseq, Obsidian and Plain Markdown File. Full-Text Search: Search not just episode titles, but the actual content within episodes to quickly find specific discussions. Flexible Playback: Control playback speed, skip silence, and use other features to optimize your listening experience. Stop feeling overwhelmed by long episodes or complex topics. Podwise gives you the tools to master podcasts effectively. Dive straight into the core ideas on business, science, and philosophy from must-listen podcasts like Acquired, Huberman Lab, The Tim Ferriss Show, Lex Fridman, Invest Like the Best, and The Knowledge Project. Got feedback or suggestions? Reach out via the "Feedback" section in the app settings. We're always listening!

About

Queue

This app offers a streamlined podcast listening experience by automatically updating new episodes into a single, easy-to-manage list. It provides immediate access to episode titles, show notes, and playback, with advanced features like chapter support and interactive timestamps.

Highlights
  • Auto-updated episode queue
  • Play and archive episodes
  • Chapter and chapter artwork support
  • Interactive timestamps in show notes
  • Simple, clean interface
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Queue is the simplest podcast app out there. New episodes from your subscriptions automatically appear in one simple list, your Queue. From here you can either play them, or archive them. When you open an episode, you see the title and show notes right away, and you can also play the episode from here. We also have full support for chapters and chapter artwork, and we even detect timestamps in the episode show notes and turn them into interactive chapters. The entire app was custom designed to offer you the simplest possible podcast experience, and it's full of beautiful little touches and fun details. I've spent month designing and building Queue for you, and I have some really cool ideas for it. I can't wait to hear what you think! - Eike Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Podwise4 screens
Queue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Podwise at 4.8 against Queue's 4.3. Podwise also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Podwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.95 per month and Queue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Podwise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 86 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 68% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Podwise ships an update every 2 weeks, Queue every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Podwise versus Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodwiseQueue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79 ratings) — better4.3 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews67.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7986 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPODWISE PTY LTDEike Drescher

Customer experience

Podwise

All ratings79 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Queue

All ratings86 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative20.6%

Bugs and requests

Podwise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Queue

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck in introductory routine with 'Later' button not working
  • Wired headphone controls not functioning properly
  • Search and subscription issues for certain podcasts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add sleep timer feature
  • Implement back/forward controls on headphones and cars
  • Allow new episodes to be added to the bottom of the queue
  • Implement silence skipping and voice boost
  • Provide a widget with playback controls

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Podwise

Subscriptions12
  • Standard (Black Friday)$5.951 Month
  • Standard (Chinese New Year)7 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Standard7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Pro (Black Friday)$11.951 Month
  • Pro (Chinese New Year)$12.951 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Standard Annually (Black Friday)$42.491 Year
  • Standard Annually(Chinese New Year)7 Days trial$46.001 Year
  • Standard Annually7 Days trial$70.901 Year
  • Pro Annually (Black Friday)$85.901 Year
  • Pro Annually (Chinese New Year)7 Days trial$92.901 Year
  • Pro Annually7 Days trial$142.991 Year
One-time3
  • 20 Extra Quotas$8.00
  • 30 Extra Quotas$9.00
  • 100 Extra Quotas$24.00
2 purchases

Queue

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Podwise free?
Podwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Queue free?
Queue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Podwise or Queue?
Podwise is rated higher. Podwise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Queue averages 4.3 from 86 ratings.
Do Podwise or Queue have ads?
Neither Podwise nor Queue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Podwise or Queue?
Podwise ships an update every 2 weeks, and Queue every 10 days. Most recently, Podwise was updated on September 21, 2026 and Queue on September 20, 2026.

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