Castamatic
7.3#21 in podcast appsFrom $14.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
VisitCastamatic vs Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Castamatic | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
Castamatic plans
- FreeFree
- One Year Premium Subscription$14.99 a year
Pocket Casts plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$3.99 a month
- Pocket Casts Plus Monthly$3.99 a month
- Pocket Casts Plus Yearly$39.99 a year
Pick Castamatic if…
Castamatic suits Apple-device listeners who want searchable, offline podcast transcripts and chapter navigation. It also fits people using private feeds, Podcasting 2.0 features, or local processing.
Pick Pocket Casts if…
Pocket Casts suits listeners who want podcast search and discovery across mobile, desktop, web, wearable, speaker, and car devices. It is also a fit for people who want offline downloads, transcripts, private feeds, or video podcasts, with optional Plus tools such as folders and bookmarks.