G1 Pro vs PodKino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G1 Pro
This utility app automates sending predefined SMS messages to compatible GSM switches like G1 Pro. It simplifies the process by filling in the SMS content for you, eliminating manual typing. Save the SIM card number of your GSM switch in the settings for easy access.
- Predefined SMS sending
- GSM switch compatibility
- Automated SMS content
- SIM card number saving
- User feedback integration
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This app sends predefined SMSs to compatible GSM switches such as G1 Pro. By using this app you don't need to type the specific SMS content and the app fill the text for you. You should save the SIM card number of the GSM switch hardware in the settings. This is the first release of this app and you feedback would help us to improve it.
PodKino
Record, organize, and secure your voice notes with ease. This app offers instant recording, the ability to attach photos and contacts for context, and biometric protection for privacy. It's designed for creators and storytellers to manage their audio content efficiently.
- Instant recording
- Attach photos and contacts
- Face ID lock
- Effortless organization
- Secure on-device storage
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Your voice deserves a home. Podkino is the simplest and most secure way to record and organize your voice notes — built for creators, thinkers, and everyday storytellers. - Record Instantly Start a recording with a single tap — no setup, no clutter. - Attach Photos & Contacts Give every voice note context by linking images or people to it. - Lock with Face ID Keep personal recordings private with secure biometric protection. - Organize Effortlessly Rename, sort, and share recordings in seconds. - Coming Soon • AI-powered transcription • Themes & customization • Cloud sync & backup options All your content stays securely on your device — unless you choose to share it. Podkino is more than a voice recorder. It’s your personal audio journal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PodKino at 4.7 against G1 Pro's 3.3. PodKino also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (245 vs 3). G1 Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
PodKino holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PodKino has 245 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
G1 Pro ships an update every 28 months, PodKino every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G1 Pro | PodKino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (245 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 245 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | M S Dehkordi | Riya Dhar |
Customer experience
G1 Pro
PodKino
In-app purchases
G1 Pro
No in-app purchases
PodKino
No in-app purchases
