Head-to-head comparison
Ferrite Recording Studio vs SquadCast
Two of the recording tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
iOS multitrack audio editor with serious editing depth, beloved by mobile podcasters.
Best for: iPad podcasters
Remote recording with progressive local uploads, now bundled with Descript.
Best for: Reliable remote recording
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Ferrite Recording Studio
Pros
- Most capable iOS audio editor on the market
- Multitrack with proper automation
- Pro tier is one-time $29.99 IAP, no subscription
Watch-outs
- iOS only — no Mac or Windows version
- Steeper learning curve than Backpack Studio
- Pro features hidden behind separate IAP
SquadCast
Pros
- Progressive uploads survive connection drops
- Separate tracks per participant
- Bundled with Descript editing in some plans
Watch-outs
- Standalone identity blurred post-acquisition
- Video quality trails Riverside slightly
- Browser-only for guests, no native app
Which one should you pick?
Pick Ferrite Recording Studio if
You’re building around ipad podcasters. Ferrite is the most serious podcast editor on iPad, full stop. Multitrack recording, precise editing, automation, effects — it does what people assumed needed a Mac DAW.
Pick SquadCast if
You’re building around reliable remote recording. SquadCast was always the dependable, less flashy sibling to Riverside, and the Descript acquisition has only sharpened that role. Progressive uploads work as advertised — recordings survive connection drops that would destroy a Zoom call.
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Frequently asked
What does Ferrite Recording Studio do better than SquadCast?
Ferrite Recording Studio's standout is "Most capable iOS audio editor on the market". SquadCast doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Progressive uploads survive connection drops" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Ferrite Recording Studio; if the second does, pick SquadCast.
What are the trade-offs?
Ferrite Recording Studio: ios only — no mac or windows version. SquadCast: standalone identity blurred post-acquisition. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Ferrite Recording Studio works on iOS where SquadCast doesn't. SquadCast works on Web where Ferrite Recording Studio doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Ferrite Recording Studio and SquadCast together?
Both are recording tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Ferrite Recording Studio for one show or episode type and SquadCast for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.