Overcast
7.4#19 in podcast appsFree planFree planiOSmacOS
VisitOvercast vs Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Overcast | 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, Apple Watch, Mac, website | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. |
Overcast plans
- Overcast PremiumPriced on request
- Annual subscription—
- FreeFree
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 Overcast if…
Overcast suits listeners looking for podcast discovery, offline playback and listening across Apple devices. It may also suit people who want to use private feeds or avoid third-party tracking code.
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.