Comparison

Podshot vs Modcast

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

Head to head
About

Podshot

Extract key insights and create shareable clips from your favorite podcasts. Get AI-powered summaries and full transcripts to easily save and share podcast moments.

Highlights
  • AI summaries
  • Full transcripts
  • Unlimited Podshots (with subscription)
  • Weekly limit removal
  • 14-day free trial
  • Cancel anytime
Features
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Podshot offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions that remove the free plan's weekly limit: • Podshot Monthly — billed monthly • Podshot Annual — billed yearly (best value) Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store, and may vary by region. What you get with a subscription: • Unlimited Podshots (the free plan includes 2 Podshots per week) • AI summaries and full transcripts • Cancel anytime New users get a 14-day free trial with full access — no credit card required. If you don't subscribe, you automatically move to the free plan (2 Podshots per week) at no charge. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews at the same price and duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://podshot.ai/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://podshot.ai/privacy-policy

About

Modcast

A modern podcast player offering a clean design and powerful features for both audio and video episodes. Easily subscribe, stream, organize, and bookmark your favorite content with smart collections and AirPlay support.

Highlights
  • Audio & video podcast support
  • Smart bookmarks with timestamp saving
  • Flexible subscription management
  • AirPlay integration for speakers and TV
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Smart Collections for organization
Features
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Modcast – Simple. Powerful. Personal. Modcast is a modern podcast player built for people who value clean design, powerful features, and effortless listening. Whether you're into Audio podcasts, Video Podcast, or both—Modcast makes it easy to subscribe, stream, organize, and enjoy your favorite content anywhere. Audio & Video Podcasts Enjoy a seamless experience with full support for both traditional audio podcasts and video episodes. Watch or listen the way you want. Smart Bookmarks Never lose your place or forget an important moment again. Instantly bookmark timestamps in any episode and return to them anytime with organized bookmark management. Sleep Timer Flexible Views Smart Collections Subscription Management Take control of your library. Subscribe to your favorite shows, organize them with ease, and get automatic updates—all without the clutter. AirPlay Support Send podcasts to your speakers or TV in one tap. Enjoy hands-free listening or big-screen viewing with AirPlay integration. Designed for Simplicity Modcast is clean, fast, and distraction-free. No confusing menus. No unnecessary bloat. Just intuitive design and features that make sense. Why You’ll Love Modcast Audio + video podcast streaming Bookmark episodes & save timestamps Easy subscription management AirPlay for speakers & TV Polished, modern interface Built for speed and simplicity Whether you're learning something new, staying informed, or getting lost in a great story—Modcast gives you a smarter way to listen. Download Modcast today and discover the podcast app that finally feels right. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Podshot4 screens
Modcast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Podshot at 5.0 against Modcast's 4.0. Podshot also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Modcast's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Podshot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Modcast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Podshot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Podshot's written reviews are positive against 75% of Modcast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Podshot ships an update daily, Modcast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Podshot versus Modcast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodshotModcast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWorld Of Ideas LLCMichael Surratt

Customer experience

Podshot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Modcast

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Podshot

Subscriptions2
  • Podshot Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Podshot Annual$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Modcast

One-time1
  • Modcast Plus$9.99

Questions

Is Podshot free?
Podshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modcast free?
Modcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Podshot or Modcast?
Podshot is rated higher. Podshot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Modcast averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Podshot or Modcast have ads?
Neither Podshot nor Modcast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Podshot or Modcast?
Podshot ships an update daily, and Modcast every 3 days. Most recently, Podshot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Modcast on November 5, 2026.

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