PoddFM vs Buffalo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PoddFM
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Radio for the podcast age. PoddFM plays your favorite podcasts in a randomized order β 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 β 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 youβre 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.
Buffalo
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Buffalo Play is a powerful, beautifully designed media utility that helps you organize and enjoy your personal media URLs, while also offering a built-in search engine for discovering free, publicly available podcasts. Designed with elegance and simplicity in mind, Buffalo Play brings your custom content and podcast discoveries together in one seamless, distraction-free interface. Key Features: β’ Personal Media Player: Easily add and play your own video and audio streams using your custom URLs. β’ Podcast Discovery Engine: Search by name to find and listen to your favorite free podcasts. β’ Background Playback: Continue listening to podcasts even when the app is in the background or your device is locked. β’ Smart Organization: Categorize your personal content, create favorites lists, and manage your media library effortlessly. β’ Advanced Media Controls: Intuitive swipe gestures to adjust volume and brightness, with full support for both landscape and portrait viewing modes. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING): Buffalo Play is strictly a media player and search utility. The application does NOT provide, host, or pre-load any copyrighted media, videos, or premium audio streams. Users must provide their own legally obtained content URLs or use the built-in search tool to find free, public podcasts. We do not endorse, facilitate, or tolerate the streaming of copyright-protected material without explicit permission from the rightful copyright owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Buffalo at 15.6 against PoddFM's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PoddFM | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Joakim Stien | mohammed Abdullah |
In-app purchases
PoddFM
No in-app purchases
Buffalo
No in-app purchases









