Listen Notes is the go-to podcast API, billed monthly with request quotas. The Apple Podcasts Scraper pulls podcast metadata, full episode catalogs (title, date, duration, audio URL), top charts by genre, and reviews — from Apple's official iTunes API and RSS feeds — billed per result, with no key.
Apple Podcasts Scraper vs Listen Notes
| Feature | Listen Notes | Apple Podcasts Scraper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Monthly plan + quota | Pay per result |
| Podcast metadata | Yes | Yes |
| Full episode lists | Yes | Yes |
| Top charts | Yes | Yes |
| Reviews | Limited | Yes |
| API key | Required | None — runs on Apify |
| Best for | Always-on podcast apps | On-demand podcast data pulls |
When to choose Apple Podcasts Scraper
- Your podcast-data needs are bursty, not constant.
- You want full episode catalogs plus charts and reviews.
- You'd rather pay per result than subscribe monthly.
Try it free to start
Run Apple Podcasts Scraper on Apify — pay only for results, no subscription. New to Apify? It's free to start, and connects to n8n, Make, and Zapier.
Open on Apify →FAQ
Where does the data come from?
Apple's official iTunes API and each podcast's RSS feed.
Do I need an API key?
No. It runs on Apify.