# InteroCast vs Pickaxe Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pickaxe Player at none against InteroCast's 3. InteroCast's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InteroCast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pickaxe Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | InteroCast | Pickaxe Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interocast/id6763614257/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickaxe-player/id6794137497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 38 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seud.IO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895395158) | [Tampa Bay Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476078506) |

## What reviewers say

### InteroCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interocast/id6763614257)

A private podcast player that runs entirely on your device. Enjoy features like offline listening, customizable queues, and AI-powered transcripts and summaries. Your data stays with you, with no tracking or accounts.

**Highlights:** On-device podcast playback, No account or tracking, AI-powered transcripts and summaries, Offline episode downloads, Customizable playback queue, CarPlay and Home Screen widget support, Shareable transcript clippings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pickaxe Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickaxe-player/id6794137497)

This app lets you curate your podcast listening experience with customizable "Listening Blocks" that automatically order episodes based on your set rules. It prioritizes user control and privacy, with no accounts or cloud storage required. Enjoy private RSS feeds and essential playback features.

**Highlights:** Customizable Listening Blocks for episode ordering, Manual queue management, Support for private RSS feeds, Local-first data storage, no account needed, Background audio and lock-screen controls, Adjustable playback speed and skip intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InteroCast free?

InteroCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pickaxe Player free?

Pickaxe Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, InteroCast or Pickaxe Player?

InteroCast and Pickaxe Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do InteroCast or Pickaxe Player have ads?

Neither InteroCast nor Pickaxe Player shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*