Comparison

Mocast vs Pods

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Personalized playlist queue
  • Full show notes search
  • Streamlined UI
  • Fast streaming, no downloads
  • Play history
  • Disco theme
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Silence Trimmer and Smart Speed
  • Custom Playlists and Sharing
  • Chapter Navigation
  • Offline Listening
  • Zen Player with Sound Themes
  • Scheduled Relaxation Sessions
Features
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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/)

Screenshots

Mocast4 screens
Pods4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mocast ships an update every 9 months, Pods every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Mocast versus Pods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMocastPods
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (345 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2345 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrueger Systems, Inc.Miguel Krantz

Customer experience

Mocast

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Pods

All ratings345 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative55.6%

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

None

Mocast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pods

Subscriptions2
  • Pods+3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pods+3 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Mocast free?
Mocast costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pods free?
Pods is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mocast or Pods?
Mocast is rated higher. Mocast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pods averages 4.5 from 345 ratings.
Do Mocast or Pods have ads?
Neither Mocast nor Pods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mocast or Pods?
Mocast ships an update every 9 months, and Pods every 10 days. Most recently, Mocast was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pods on November 6, 2026.

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