Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Fourthwall
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
30% Y1 / 15% · of revenue + $19.99/yr
0-5% · 0% on merch, 5% on digital
Payout speed
monthly
monthly
Minimum payout
Apple default
$25
Countries
170+ regions
Stripe-supported
Email list export
None
Full access
Custom domain
No
Yes (custom + free .store on Pro)
Community features
None
Member-only posts, Discord integrations
Best for
Podcasters with large Apple Podcasts audiences
YouTubers running merch plus membership tiers from one homebase
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions vs Fourthwall: which one wins?
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions charges 30% Y1 / 15% (of revenue + $19.99/yr) versus Fourthwall at 0-5% (0% on merch, 5% on digital).
On payout speed, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions pays monthly while Fourthwall pays monthly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions offers none email export and Fourthwall offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Apple Podcasts Subscriptions suits podcasters with large apple podcasts audiences. Fourthwall fits youtubers running merch plus membership tiers from one homebase.