Castro
8.0#7 in podcast appsFrom $24.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
VisitCastro vs Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Castro | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Castro offers a free version of the podcast app. | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 3.99 | 3.99 |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
Castro plans
- Castro Plus Monthly$3.99 a month
- Castro Plus Quarterly$9.99 a month
- Castro Plus Annual$24.99 a year
- Castro Plus Family Annual$39.99 a year
- Castro Plus Family$39.99 a year
- Free CastroFree
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 Castro if…
Castro suits podcast listeners using Apple devices who want queue management, offline downloads, transcripts, or cross-device sync. Its private feeds and personal-audio imports may also suit listeners with podcasts or audio outside the standard queue.
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.