Comparison

DelayDrop vs ArticleCast

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

Head to head
About

DelayDrop

Effortlessly send any content from one Apple device to another, even if the receiving device is locked or offline. This tool streamlines sharing links, files, images, and text across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac without interruption.

Highlights
  • Send links, files, images, text from any app
  • Works with locked or offline devices
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • No signup or login required
  • Private and end-to-end encrypted
  • Ad-free and no tracking
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Send anything to your other Apple devices with two taps, from any app with a share button. It's like AirDrop, but your other device can be locked, off or elsewhere! For iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stop emailing yourself things (or messaging yourself things, or WhatsApping yourself things, or Slacking yourself things). That's just painful! DelayDrop it in two taps. Don't get up: No need to find and unlock a device just to send something to it. Just DelayDrop it. Later, on the right device: Seen something work-related? Deal with it later when you get to your work Mac. Stay in the flow: Tap, tap, sent – simple. Carry on, with minimal interruption. Make DelayDrop an essential part of your workflow. - Send links, files, images, text... anything you like, from any app with a share button - Unlike AirDrop, the other device can be locked or off, and doesn't need to be nearby – it can be anywhere in the world! - Send from any of your Apple devices to any other: iPhone, iPad or Mac. (Devices must use the same Apple ID.) - No signup or login. We don't ask for any personal information. - Private and secure: we can't see your stuff, and nor can anyone else. End-to-end encrypted. - No ads; no tracking. When would you use DelayDrop? - "I'll look at this when I have a bigger screen" - "I'll want this when I'm at my work Mac" - "I'll read this on the train" - "I'l read this later on my iPad" - "I'll listen to this in the car" - "I'll deal with this when I have a keyboard to type on" - "I want to send this to my other device, but I don't want to get up and unlock it!" DelayDrop is fully functional for 7 days with all the above features. After that, an affordable subscription is required – a single purchase for all your devices – otherwise items can only be opened for five minutes after they are sent. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ArticleCast

Transform articles, blogs, and web pages into personalized audio content. Create custom podcasts based on your interests or convert any link into an audio version for hands-free listening on the go. Ideal for auditory learners and busy individuals seeking to stay informed.

Highlights
  • Personalized AI podcasts based on interests
  • Convert articles and web links to audio
  • Upload PDFs and text files for audio playback
  • Multiple AI voice options
  • Offline playback for listening without internet
  • Safari share extension for easy article import
Features
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Turn any article, blog, or PDF into a high-quality AI podcast — instantly. ArticleCast is the text to speech article reader that converts web pages into natural-sounding audio you can listen to anywhere, anytime. ArticleCast creates personalized podcasts based on your interests. Tell us what topics you care about — from tech and finance to health and world news — and your AI podcast host will research the web, gather current events, and deliver a podcast made just for you. Set it to daily or weekly and wake up to a fresh episode every time. Personalized intelligence, ready when you are. We connect the dots so you don't have to. Already love turning articles into podcasts? Paste any link and create an AI podcast from articles, blogs, and web pages in seconds. Listen on the go, stay informed hands-free, and turn long reads into audio you can enjoy anywhere. HOW IT WORKS DISCOVER — YOUR PERSONALIZED PODCAST ▸ Tell ArticleCast your interests and get a podcast automatically generated for you ▸ Your host researches the web for current events and trends on your topics ▸ Choose daily or weekly delivery — a fresh episode is always waiting ▸ Stay informed on what matters without lifting a finger ARTICLE TO PODCAST ▸ Paste any article URL and get a podcast instantly ▸ Upload PDFs and text files for audiobook-style listening ▸ Use the Safari share extension to send articles directly to your listening queue ▸ Choose your preferred AI voice from a range of natural-sounding options ▸ Select podcast, news anchor, or casual listening formats ▸ Save audio for offline playback — listen anywhere without internet ▸ Listen in the background while you multitask ▸ Organize your personal library of saved articles and podcasts BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY ArticleCast is designed for auditory learners and for users with ADHD, dyslexia, or visual impairments. Turn any article into clear, easy-to-follow audio and absorb information in the way that works best for you. Adjust playback speed, choose voices that suit your listening preference, and build a daily listening habit that fits your schedule. WHO USES ARTICLECAST? ▸ Curious minds who want a personalized daily or weekly podcast on their interests ▸ Students and researchers who want to listen to articles and study material ▸ Busy professionals who want to turn articles into podcasts and stay informed ▸ Audio learners who prefer listening over reading ▸ Commuters who want to make the most of travel time ▸ Anyone who wants to turn the web into audio they can take anywhere FEATURES AT A GLANCE ▸ Discover — personalized podcasts based on your interests, delivered daily or weekly ▸ Article to podcast — paste a URL and listen in seconds ▸ PDF to audio — upload documents and hear them read aloud ▸ Multiple AI voices — pick a voice that matches your style ▸ Format choices — podcast, news, or casual listening ▸ Offline playback — download and listen without internet ▸ Background audio — keep listening while using other apps ▸ Safari extension — share any article with one tap ▸ Personal library — organize and revisit saved audio ▸ Playback speed — speed up or slow down to your pace With ArticleCast, every interest becomes a personalized podcast and every article becomes audio you can take anywhere. Let ArticleCast discover the web for you. Download ArticleCast and start listening smarter today. Privacy Policy: https://www.articlecast.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DelayDrop4 screens
ArticleCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DelayDrop at none against ArticleCast's shown. DelayDrop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ArticleCast's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DelayDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ArticleCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DelayDrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArticleCast has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DelayDrop ships an update every 3 weeks, ArticleCast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DelayDrop versus ArticleCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDelayDropArticleCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian RossDumo LLC

Customer experience

DelayDrop

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ArticleCast

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DelayDrop

Subscriptions2
  • DelayDrop Subscription$2.991 Month
  • DelayDrop Subscription$7.991 Year
2 purchases

ArticleCast

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Savings$79.991 Year

Questions

Is DelayDrop free?
DelayDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArticleCast free?
ArticleCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DelayDrop or ArticleCast?
DelayDrop is rated higher. DelayDrop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ArticleCast averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
Do DelayDrop or ArticleCast have ads?
ArticleCast shows ads; DelayDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, DelayDrop or ArticleCast?
DelayDrop ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArticleCast weekly. Most recently, DelayDrop was updated on October 20, 2026 and ArticleCast on October 28, 2026.

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