Downcast
6.5#42 in podcast apps$2.99 one-timeiOSmacOS
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Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Downcast | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Podcast discovery | The apps can search for, subscribe to, and download audio and video podcasts, including manual subscriptions by URL. | The player includes listening, search, and discovery tools. |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
| Video podcasts | Yes | Yes |
Downcast plans
- iOS—
- Mac—
- Downcast for iOS$2.99, paid once
- Downcast for Mac$4.99, paid once
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 Downcast if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.