Comparison

OpenPod vs ArrView

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

Head to head
About

OpenPod

Features
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OpenPod is podcast player that gives you control. Add any podcast by pasting its RSS feed URL — if it has a feed, you can listen. **Why OpenPod?** Most podcast apps decide what you can discover. OpenPod doesn't. Paste any RSS feed URL and start listening immediately — no account required, no email, no signup. **What you can do:** • Add any public podcast RSS feed with one tap • Play video podcasts natively in the app • Control playback speed from 0.5Ɨ to 2x • Pick up where you left off — your library persists across launches **Privacy first.** OpenPod collects no personal data. Your listening history stays on your device. No analytics, no ads, no tracking. Ever. Whether you follow indie creators, language-learning shows, or video podcasts from your favorite network — if it has an RSS feed, OpenPod plays it.

About

ArrView

Features
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ArrView is a fast, native companion app for the self-hosted media tools you already run. Connect to your own Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, and NZBHydra servers to check your library and keep an eye on downloads — from the couch or away from home. No account. No tracking. No middleman. ArrView talks directly to your servers, and everything you enter stays on your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse your TV series and movies at a glance • See what's downloading and track activity in real time • Connect multiple services and switch between them easily • Designed for both iPhone and iPad EFFORTLESS SETUP • Auto-discover ArrView servers on your network over Bonjour • Or enter any server address and API key directly • Works with plain HTTP on your local network, or HTTPS where your server supports it PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No analytics, ads, or third-party tracking of any kind • API keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain • Your data never leaves your device except to reach the servers you choose REQUIREMENTS ArrView connects to servers that you host and control. You'll need your own running Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, NZBHydra, or ArrView instance and its API key. The app is a client only — it doesn't host or provide any content. — ArrView is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, or NZBHydra projects. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

OpenPod4 screens
ArrView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ArrView at Free against OpenPod's $9.99. OpenPod's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

ArrView is free to download; OpenPod costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
OpenPod versus ArrView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenPodArrView
Price$9.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMoruk LLCPatrick Mcdonald

In-app purchases

None

OpenPod

No in-app purchases

None

ArrView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenPod free?
OpenPod costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrView free?
ArrView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenPod or ArrView have ads?
Neither OpenPod nor ArrView shows ads.

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