137 tools
The best podcast tools for iPhone and iPad.
Tools that work properly on iOS — for editing on the train, transcribing on the go, or capturing remote interviews from a tablet. Mobile is no longer second-class for podcasting.
Browser-based studio that records each guest locally in 4K, then helps you edit.
Remote recording, AI editing, hosting and monetization stitched into one workflow.
Free peer-to-peer browser bridge for routing guests into any studio.
The familiar fallback when guests cannot install anything new.
Apple's free DAW, surprisingly capable for music-driven podcasts.
GarageBand's grown-up sibling, a one-time-purchase Mac production powerhouse.
Real-time noise removal that filters traffic, dogs, and HVAC during calls.
iPad-native multitrack editor used by mobile-first journalists.
Real-time transcription and meeting notes with sharable highlights.
Pay-per-minute transcription with human-grade accuracy when you actually need 99%.
Newsroom-friendly transcription with collaborative story editing.
Transcripts and subtitles in 120 languages with a clean editor.
Cross-device transcription with a tidy mobile app for field interviews.
Auto-caption and clip generator built for creators who post to TikTok and Reels daily.
Free mobile-first editor with the viral caption styles powering TikTok.
AI video editor that leans hard into avatars and automated end-to-end edits.
Mobile-first auto-captioning popular with creators on the go.
Twitch and gaming-flavored clip mining for streamers and esports shows.
Friendly podcast host that prioritizes simplicity over advanced bells and whistles.
One of the oldest podcast hosts, still trusted by large shows but feeling its age.
Podcast host built around monetization, with a real ad marketplace behind it.
Unlimited hosting with patron memberships and live audio.
Genuinely free podcast hosting that monetizes through ads and premium upgrades.
Spotify's free host and video podcast pipeline for indie creators.
Hosting and live broadcasting with a built-in dynamic ad marketplace.
French podcast platform with strong SEO and social automation tools.
The default cloud drive most podcasters fall back on for big files.
Ubiquitous shared drive with cheap storage and easy guest access.
No-login link sharing for one-off masters and stems.
Time-coded review and approval beloved by video teams.
Shared workspace where many shows park guest packets and run sheets.
Screen video that doubles as a guest walkthrough or asset handoff.
Unlimited-size file transfer with no signup required.
Cheap, cheerful audiogram generator that helped invent the category and still works well.
Global listening app with deep discovery and built-in monetization for hosts.
Power-user listening app with trim silence and cross-device sync.
Indie iOS player obsessively engineered for voice clarity.
Podcasting 2.0 listening app with Value4Value Bitcoin streaming.
AI listening app that surfaces and saves the best podcast moments.
Social-first listening app powered by friend recommendations.
Apple's submission portal feeding the world's largest podcast directory.
YouTube's RSS-integrated home for video and audio podcasts.
MENA's leading music and podcast streaming app.
India's mass-market audio app with a growing podcast catalog.
French streaming platform pushing podcasts across 180 countries.
The default scheduling link most shows still send to guests.
Turn iPhones and iPads into a multi-camera live podcast studio without extra hardware.
Teleprompter, recorder, captioner, and posting tool in one app for talking-head creators.
Browser, Mac, and iOS audio editor beloved by voice-over artists and audiobook narrators.
iHeart-owned podcast recording app that runs on every device and ties into Spreaker hosting.
Veteran remote-interview app with unlimited recording, split tracks, and a mobile-first approach.
Companion app for configuring RØDE microphones, mixers, and the RODECaster line.
iOS multitrack audio editor with serious editing depth, beloved by mobile podcasters.
BossJock Studio's spiritual successor — live recording, soundboard triggers, and remote guests on iOS.
Hindenburg's iOS field recorder for journalists and storytellers capturing interviews on iPhone.
Embeddable voicemail widget that lets listeners send voice messages to your podcast.
Spotify-owned browser DAW with text-based editing aimed at podcasters and educators.
On-device Auphonic mobile editor that trims and levels recordings before upload.
Free in-browser editor included with Spotify for Podcasters host accounts.
Free Apple video editor that handles basic podcast video cuts on Mac and iPhone.
Veteran cross-platform DAW that runs on phones, tablets, and desktops alike.
Lightweight audio editor that runs on essentially every platform a podcaster might own.
Beloved noise removal plugin that learns a noise print and quietly erases it.
Mobile multitrack video editor that handles vertical podcast clips with a touch-friendly UI.
Popular mobile video editor for vertical podcast clips with a friendly learning curve.
Meeting notes from Zoom, Meet, and Teams
100-plus-language transcription with translation
Transcripts and captions inside Riverside studio
Mobile app for adding captions on the go
Built-in live captions for Zoom meetings
Free live captions in Google Meet calls
Built-in live captioning for Webex meetings
Podcast recording platform with auto-captioned clip generator
AI live translation and captioning for meetings across platforms
Wondershare Filmora's AI clip generator inside a full desktop editor.
Open-source Podcasting 2.0 platform with optional hosting
Built-in patronage system for Podbean hosts taking 5 percent of pledges.
Simple tipping and membership platform with a 5 percent cut and clean conversion UX.
Zero-fee one-time tips with optional memberships and a $6/month upgrade to remove fees.
All-inclusive royalty-free music and SFX subscription
AI music generator with full vocal tracks from text prompts
AI music generator focused on continuous streams and loops
Mobile speech coach with daily drills for pace, filler words, energy, and clarity.
Apple-first AI speech coach with Roger Love coaching content baked in.
VR and browser-based public speaking training with simulated audiences and AI feedback.
AI pronunciation coach for non-native English speakers with phoneme-level feedback.
Accent training app with Hollywood dialect coaches and AI feedback per phoneme.
Crowdsourced pronunciation dictionary in over 400 languages, recorded by native speakers.
AI voice coach focused on tone, charisma, and confidence rather than filler words.
Vocal range testing, pitch training, and warmup tools aimed at singers but useful for any voice work.
AI vocal coach with breath detection and pitch monitoring for daily voice warmups.
Music education app with a structured vocal mode for pitch, rhythm, and breath drills.
Voice analysis app that scores pitch, depth, and variety against a database of public figures.
Audience feedback and lead-capture platform for professional speakers post-event.
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