Pocket Casts
8.6#1 in podcast appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitPocket Casts vs Podcast Republic
Podcast Republic
7.5#16 in podcast appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Pocket Casts | Podcast Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Podcast discovery | The player includes listening, search, and discovery tools. | Users can browse top charts, search by podcast name, or add a podcast feed by URL. |
| Supported platforms | The homepage provides access through apps and listening on the web. | web, Android, iOS |
| Video podcasts | Yes | Yes |
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
Podcast Republic plans
- Podcast RepublicFree
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.
Pick Podcast Republic if…
Podcast Republic suits listeners who want podcasts, radio, audiobooks, and feeds in one app, with offline listening and cross-device syncing. Users moving devices should account for downloaded files needing separate transfer.