Comparison

PoddFM vs DeckSettings

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

Head to head
About

PoddFM

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Radio for the podcast age. PoddFM plays your favorite podcasts in a randomized order — like your own personal radio station. No skipping, no scrubbing, no decision fatigue. Just hit play and go. What makes PoddFM different? - Podcasts play in a deterministic shuffle - Feels like radio — no fast forward, no episode lists - Great for passive listening, walks, or background sound - No sign-up required - No ads, no purchases, 100% free - No tracking of any kind Whether you’re tired of decision paralysis or just want to rediscover your favorite shows in a fresh way, PoddFM brings the surprise of radio back to your podcast queue.

About

DeckSettings

This app simplifies finding optimal game settings and compatibility information for Steam Deck users. It aggregates data from trusted community sources, offering quick access to tuning guides, performance insights, and verified game statuses.

Highlights
  • Aggregated game settings from multiple sources
  • Compatibility notes and performance insights
  • Game search and discovery
  • Direct links to Steam and other resources
  • Curated top-rated titles
Features
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Check Steam Deck compatibility and find community-tested game settings. Browse Most Played charts, Latest Settings, and hand-picked playlists. Compare trusted signals in one free companion app. DeckSettings helps Steam Deck players explore games, get them running, and tune them without jumping between store pages, Reddit threads, and report sites. Why Steam Deck players use DeckSettings: - Check Deck Verified status, SteamOS compatibility, ProtonDB tiers, release details, tags, and Steam review sentiment - Find community-tested settings from sources like ShareDeck, SteamDeckHQ, and DeckVerifiedGames when reports are available - Compare FPS targets, battery estimates, power draw, graphics presets, and LCD/OLED notes when supported by source data - See regional prices, discounts, free-to-play labels, and coming-soon releases - Jump to Steam, ProtonDB, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, discussions, SteamDB, SteamCharts, and other trusted resources - Browse Latest Settings, Best on Deck recommendations, and creator-curated playlists How it works: 1. Search the Steam store or browse discovery feeds 2. Open a game to compare compatibility, reviews, price, and release signals 3. Use available community settings to tune FPS, battery life, and graphics faster DeckSettings is free to use, with no login requirements, ads, or in-app purchases. Download DeckSettings to spend less time researching and more time choosing what to play next. Disclaimer: DeckSettings is an unofficial companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation, Steam, Steam Deck, ProtonDB, ShareDeck, SteamDeckHQ, DeckVerifiedGames, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, SteamDB, or SteamCharts. All trademarks, logos, images, and game assets belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

PoddFM3 screens
DeckSettings4 screens

Verdict

The call

PoddFM and DeckSettings are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PoddFM versus DeckSettings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoddFMDeckSettings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoakim StienWEBGEHEUER OU

In-app purchases

None

PoddFM

No in-app purchases

None

DeckSettings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoddFM free?
PoddFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeckSettings free?
DeckSettings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PoddFM or DeckSettings have ads?
Neither PoddFM nor DeckSettings shows ads.

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