Comparison

Peapod vs GilloCast

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

Head to head
About

Peapod

A minimalist podcast player that focuses on simplicity and ease of use. It automatically queues new episodes and syncs listening activity across your Apple devices. Unlock additional features like listening history and custom icons with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Automatic episode queuing
  • Cross-device syncing via Apple ID
  • iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and CarPlay support
  • Optional listening activity tracking
  • Customizable app icons
Features
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Peapod is a tiny podcast app with no algorithms, no social graph, and no features powered by AI. - New episodes are automatically added to the queue - All data is automatically synced across devices using the same Apple ID - Built for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and CarPlay For a small fee you can unlock some extras - Listening activity - Custom app icons Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GilloCast

This private podcast player offers iCloud sync across all Apple devices. Discover millions of shows, import existing subscriptions, and enjoy smart playback features. Core listening is free with daily and weekly limits, while a subscription removes caps and unlocks advanced options.

Highlights
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Search millions of podcasts
  • Import OPML subscriptions
  • Smart playback speed control
  • Apple Watch direct playback
  • Transcript support
  • NFC/QR code playback triggers
Features
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Find the part of an episode you want to hear again. GilloCast puts a searchable transcript beside the audio, so you can read along and tap any line to jump there. Follow any show without an account, and pick up where you left off on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and CarPlay. See every feature at gillocast.com --- TRANSCRIPTS & SUMMARIES Read along as an episode plays, search what was said, and tap a line to jump there. GilloCast uses the show's transcript, or makes one on your device. On devices with Apple Intelligence, it writes a short episode summary too. INBOX & SYNC New episodes from the shows you follow land in your Inbox. Follows, queue and progress sync through iCloud, so you can start on iPhone and finish on Apple TV. FIND SHOWS Search millions of public podcasts. Browse trending shows, top picks, categories and publisher channels. SMART PLAYBACK Chapters, 0.5x-3x speed, custom skip intervals, gentle pause and resume fades, and a sleep timer that fades to silence. EVERY DEVICE CarPlay: your shows, the directory and your queue. Apple Watch: a remote, or for Supporters, a full player with downloads. Apple TV: listen on the big screen with the Siri Remote. DOWNLOADS & BOOKMARKS Supporters save episodes for offline, by hand or automatically for chosen shows, and bookmark any moment with a note. BRING YOUR SHOWS Supporters can import the shows they follow in another podcast app with a standard OPML file. WIDGET & TAP TO PLAY The Podcast Inbox widget puts your latest episodes on your Home Screen. Write any show or episode to an NFC tag, QR code or share link; links open for anyone with the app. MAKE IT YOURS Match the player to each show's artwork or pick your own accent, light or dark. Choose a player style, animated background and swipe gestures for the queue or transcript, or apply a built-in profile in one tap. Supporters save their own profiles. PRIVACY FIRST No tracking, no analytics, no in-app ads. Follows and progress sync through your personal iCloud. Account services are used only if you sign in. GO FURTHER WITH SUPPORTER GilloCast is free to download and plays no ads of its own, though shows may include theirs. Browsing and following shows are never capped. Supporter, as a subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase, lifts the free tier's listening and transcript limits and adds offline downloads, OPML import, bookmarks with notes, Apple Watch direct playback, custom Personalization profiles, app icons, 20+ theme colors and more. Lifetime adds exclusive gold theming. --- Have your own music library? Try Dee Jellie (Jellyfin) and Drac's Jukebox (OpenSubsonic). Live radio? Try Honu’in. deejellie.com dracsjukebox.com honuin.com --- Need help? Email dev@gillocast.com or use Send Debug Log in the Menu. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.gillocast.com/eula

Screenshots

Peapod4 screens
GilloCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GilloCast at 5 against Peapod's 3. Peapod's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Peapod sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GilloCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Peapod against 5.0 for GilloCast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peapod ships an update every 2 weeks, GilloCast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Peapod versus GilloCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeapodGilloCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.4 — better26.5.2
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrady ValentinoFlore Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

Peapod

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GilloCast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Peapod

Subscriptions1
  • Peapod+ Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Peapod+ Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

GilloCast

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter - 1 Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Supporter - 1 Year3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Supporter - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Peapod free?
Peapod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GilloCast free?
GilloCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Peapod or GilloCast?
Peapod and GilloCast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Peapod or GilloCast have ads?
Neither Peapod nor GilloCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Peapod or GilloCast?
Peapod ships an update every 2 weeks, and GilloCast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Peapod was updated on November 8, 2026 and GilloCast on November 2, 2026.

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