DailyPod vs Podwaves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DailyPod
This app allows users to organize their favorite podcast shows into custom playlists. It offers a clean interface for discovering new content, tracking listening progress, and managing both public and private feeds.
- Add podcast shows to playlists
- Search millions of shows
- Organize favorite shows
- Automatic progress tracking
- Discover new shows by search or category
- Manage public and private feeds
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DailyPod started as a way for me to solve a problem I have. Current popular music/Podcast listening apps don't have a way to add Podcast shows to a playlist. DailyPod solves this problem. DailyPod is a clean, fast podcast player built for people who just want to listen. Powered by the PodcastingIndex.org, search millions of shows, organize your favorite shows into playlists, and keep your place across episodes with automatic progress tracking. Listen your way: • Discover new shows by search or category • Build playlists and play episodes in your custom order • Resume exactly where you left off • See what you’ve completed and what’s next • Add public feeds for all users to find or keep premium feeds private Simple by design: • Minimal, focused interface • Quick access to your Saved playlist • Hit play and drive, work, or whatever you like to do while listening Whether you’re catching up on the latest news or curating a long‑form playlist, DailyPod keeps it simple and reliable—so you can get back to listening. Questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you.
Podwaves
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Podwaves – Discover & Share Podcasts You’ll Actually Love Podwaves is a smarter way to discover podcasts—powered by real people, not just algorithms. Explore trending shows, save your favorites, and open any podcast instantly in your preferred app like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. Discover Better Podcasts Tired of endless scrolling? Podwaves helps you find podcasts that actually matter: * Browse New, Most Recommended, and Most Opened podcasts * Discover curated content shared by real users * Explore podcasts across multiple languages * Clean, fast, and distraction-free experience Filter by Language Find podcasts in the languages you care about: * Select one or multiple languages (English, Romanian, Spanish, French, and more) * Personalized feed based on your preferences * Switch instantly—no reload needed Save & Build Your Library Keep track of what you love: * Save podcasts as Favorites * Automatically track Recently Opened shows * Everything stored locally for speed and privacy * No account required Open in Your Favorite App No need to switch players: * Open podcasts directly in Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube * Works with any valid podcast link * Seamless experience across platforms Recommend Podcasts in Seconds Know a great podcast? Share it: * Paste a link from Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or any website * Podwaves automatically detects and adds it * Help others discover great content Simple Podcast Search Quickly find what you’re looking for: * Search podcasts by title * Fast, responsive results * Integrated with your language filters Private & Simple * No signup required (anonymous access) * No tracking, no clutter * Lightweight and fast Why Podwaves? Most podcast apps focus on playback. Podwaves focuses on discovery. Find what’s worth listening to—faster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Podwaves at none against DailyPod's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DailyPod | Podwaves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taylor Pierce | Lazar Sidor |
In-app purchases
DailyPod
No in-app purchases
Podwaves
No in-app purchases









