Podly vs EchoCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Podly
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Podly is the all-in-one podcast platform for creators and listeners. - Create and list your podcast collections with ease - Organize and showcase all your episodes - Download episodes and watch offline, anytime - Smooth playback with a clean, user-friendly interface Perfect for both passionate podcasters and dedicated listeners!
EchoCast
Easily transfer your podcast subscriptions and listening history to a new app. Discover new shows with personalized recommendations and find content based on topic, mood, or available time. Enjoy organized playback and essential listening tools.
- Import subscriptions and history
- Personalized podcast recommendations
- Smart search by topic/mood/time
- Organized library (Up Next, Continue Listening)
- Essential playback tools (speed, timer)
- Easy episode sharing
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Switching podcast apps shouldn't mean starting over. Bring your subscriptions and listening history into EchoCast in minutes, then discover your next favorite podcast with recommendations tailored to your listening habits. EchoCast helps you discover podcasts you'll actually want to hear next. Whether you're looking for a new favorite show, the latest trending episode, or something that fits your interests, EchoCast makes discovery simple. WHAT MAKES ECHOCAST DIFFERENT • Bring Your Podcasts – Import your subscriptions and listening history in minutes • Personalized Discovery – Recommendations based on what you actually listen to • Smart Search – Find shows by topic, mood, or available listening time • Organized Listening – Up Next, Continue Listening, and your library in one place • Essential Playback Tools – Background playback, adjustable speed, and sleep timer • Easy Sharing – Share episodes directly with friends Whether you're a daily listener or a podcast enthusiast, EchoCast helps you spend less time searching and more time listening. Download free. No subscription required to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Podly at none against EchoCast's 3. Podly also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. EchoCast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Podly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Podly ships an update every 3 days, EchoCast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Podly | EchoCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Daou | Seen Place, LLC |
In-app purchases
Podly
No in-app purchases
EchoCast
- Send an Echo$3.00
- Send an Echo$5.00
- Send an Echo$10.00
