Apple Podcasts
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What both publish
| Fact | Apple Podcasts | Downcast |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows via iTunes, CarPlay, HomePod, smart speakers, and supported car systems | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac |
| Video podcasts | Video podcasts support full-screen viewing, Picture in Picture, and switching to audio. | Yes |
Apple Podcasts plans
- Free showsFree
- Premium subscriptions—
Downcast plans
- iOS—
- Mac—
- Downcast for iOS$2.99, paid once
- Downcast for Mac$4.99, paid once
Pick Apple Podcasts if…
It suits listeners who want a large free podcast catalog across Apple devices and other supported platforms, with downloads and transcript tools. Creators may also find its subscription and audience tools relevant.
Pick Downcast if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.