Mocast vs Pods
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mocast
This app offers a personalized podcast listening experience with advanced queue management and full show notes search. Enjoy streamlined navigation and fast streaming without downloads. It features a sleek design and a fun disco theme for podcast enthusiasts.
- Personalized playlist queue
- Full show notes search
- Streamlined UI
- Fast streaming, no downloads
- Play history
- Disco theme
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Listen to podcasts how you want, when you want, with Mocast. Mocast puts podcast junkies in command of their favorite podcasts by allowing them to personalize their queue for the ultimate listening experience. Share, manage, and enjoy podcasts with the style and ease of Mocast’s sleek design. Whether you enjoy Marc Maron, Radiolab, or classic NPR releases, Mocast has a streamlined UI and solid build so you can listen to the podcasts you want faster than ever. With Mocast you can enjoy your podcasts with special features like: - Full show notes search to quickly find episodes on any topic. - Manual playlist queue so you can listen to what you want, in the order you want. - No nested levels or “Now Playing” screens to slow down getting around in the app. - Play history that keeps track of all previously listened to episodes. - Stream podcasts fast! No downloading required. - A fun disco theme! Check out Mocast for yourself. Download now and redefine the way you listen to podcasts.
Pods
This app offers a rich audio experience with a user-friendly interface for discovering and listening to podcasts. It features advanced playback controls, playlist management, and offline listening capabilities. Additionally, it includes a Zen Player for relaxation with soothing sound themes and scheduled sessions.
- Silence Trimmer and Smart Speed
- Custom Playlists and Sharing
- Chapter Navigation
- Offline Listening
- Zen Player with Sound Themes
- Scheduled Relaxation Sessions
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Unlock the door to a world of audio excellence. Download our iOS podcast player app with its user-friendly interface, and let your auditory journey begin. With every episode, including riveting true crime investigations, you'll redefine the way you listen, learn, and live. Find peace and harmony with the new Zen Player, your ultimate companion for relaxation and meditation. Explore a world of soothing sounds with various themes to help you find tranquility in your daily life. * Versatile Sound Themes: Discover a diversity of soothing sound themes including piano music, birdsong, and natural sounds. Each theme is carefully crafted to create an atmosphere of peace and relaxation. * Scheduled Sessions: Set time limits for playback *** FEATURES ***: - Easy access to trueCrime stories - Silence Trimmer and Smart Speed: Say goodbye to long silences with this smart feature that snips out breath-length gaps. - Custom Playlists and Sharing: Create and share playlists, mixing podcasts and episodes, and even configure images to share with friends and fellow Pods listeners. - Chapter Navigation: Seamlessly navigate between chapters, if supported by the podcast. - Subscription and Play: Subscribe to podcasts or simply add and play episodes. - Airplay: Send episodes straight to your TV or speakers with a single tap. - Offline Listening: Download podcast episodes to enjoy anytime, anywhere. - Episode Notifications: Receive optional notifications when new episodes arrive. - Sleep Timer: Drift off to your favorite podcasts with a sleep timer. - Cross-device Support: Enjoy Pods on both your iPad and iPhone. - Multilingual Support: Change the app's language. - Region-specific Content: Select from over 30+ regions for podcast content. - Search and Recommendations: Discover new podcasts and get personalized recommendations. - Import and Private URLs: Import podcasts from other players and add private podcast URLs. - Enhanced Control: Utilize 3D Touch support and control the player from headphones and Bluetooth devices. - Dynamic Links: Share and open podcasts using dynamic links. - Video Streaming: Stream podcast videos for a multimedia experience. - Playback Speeds: Play podcasts at different speeds: 1/2x, 1x, and 2x. *** DISCOVERY ***: -Podcast-Linked Articles: Access relevant articles linked to your podcasts. -Episode Length Filters: Display sections by length: 30min, 60min, 90min, and 120min. -Top List and Categories: Explore the Swedish podcast top list and 16 categories, including Music, Video Games, News & Politics, Business, Art, Education, Comedy, and more. *** SEARCH ***: - Section Length and Title Search: Search by section length (15, 30, 60, 120min) or podcast title. - Quick Local Filters: Swiftly filter popular podcasts locally. - Trending Podcasts: Discover trending podcasts. - Search Results Filter: Filter search results based on podcasts and sections. *** PODCAST ***: - Select the shows you want to receive push notifications for - Detailed Information: Read more about the podcast online. - Subscribe and Notifications: Subscribe and receive notifications for new episodes. - Share QR Code: Share the podcast's QR code. - Play and Navigate Sections: Play and navigate through sections. - Episode Sharing: Share podcast episodes with friends. - New Section Alerts: Get notified when new sections are available. - Time Left Display: See the time left for ongoing episodes. *** PLAYLIST ***: - Custom Sorting: Organize your playlist as you like. - Save and Download: Save (+) sections for later and download episodes for offline listening. - Section Details: Read more about specific sections. - Bare Downloads: Access your downloaded episodes easily. Privacy Policy: [Privacy Policy](https://www.pods.one/Privacy/privacy-doc-eng.html) Terms of Use: [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mocast at 75% against Pods's 28%. Mocast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pods's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months). On ads and device support 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
Pods is free to download; Mocast costs $4.99 up front. Pods sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mocast asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mocast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pods has 345 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Mocast's written reviews are positive against 28% of Pods's.
Mocast ships an update every 9 months, Pods every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Mocast | Pods |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (345 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 27.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 345 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krueger Systems, Inc. | Miguel Krantz |
Customer experience
Mocast
Pods
Bugs and requests
Mocast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pods
Reported bugs
19 issues- App frequently crashes
- Cannot import from a file
- Importing from another app crashes and only imports partial list
- Unable to sort by last played podcast
- Cannot buy in-app purchase
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- Majority of buttons in settings are broken
- Feedback button doesn't work
- Most recent updates purged chosen podcasts
- Playing of podcasts is unstable, stops randomly
- Feedback link only works for Pro users
- Update lost all bookmarked podcasts channels
- Cannot add podcasts subscribed to with a URL
- App support is in Swedish
- No menu or settings for advice
- Makes multiple copies when saving
- Shows the same episode multiple times
- App wouldn't even load
- Audio stops when Waze has a turn/alert notification
- Forward/back button on Bluetooth controller doesn't do anything to pods app
Requested features
5 requests- Sort by last played podcast
- Search episode description or content
- Ability to delete unwanted playlists
- Fix Bluetooth forward/back controls
- Fix audio stopping with Waze alerts
In-app purchases
Mocast
No in-app purchases
Pods
- Pods+3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pods+3 Days trial$4.991 Year









