Downcast AlternativesPodcast Players and other similar apps like Downcast

Downcast is described as 'Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to sync with iTunes' and is a Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Downcast for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, iPad and Mac apps. The best Downcast alternative is Pocket Casts, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Downcast are TuneIn Radio, Playary, gPodder and Podcast Addict.

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  1. Pocket Casts icon

    Pocket Casts

     238 likes

    Podcast player supporting streaming and downloads, advanced search, cross-device 'Up Next', improved discovery, playback effects, and offline listening essentials.

    122 Pocket Casts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    • Pocket Casts is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Downcast.

    • Pocket Casts is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Downcast.

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceDowncast is Paid and Proprietary
  2. TuneIn Radio icon

    TuneIn Radio

     199 likes

    Explore a world of audio with over 100,000 global stations including AM/FM radio, live sports, breaking news, and diverse podcasts. Enjoy seamless streaming on multiple devices, from mobiles to smart home systems, and access personalized recommendations, all with high-quality audio.

    211 TuneIn Radio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Apple Car Play
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  4. Playary icon

    Playary

     35 likes

    Discover, Share, and Connect: Your Gateway to Independent Music and Podcasts.

    299 Playary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
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    • Playary is the most popular Linux alternative to Downcast.

    • Playary is Free and ProprietaryDowncast is Paid and Proprietary
    • Playary is Privacy focused and LightweightDowncast is not according to our users
  5. gPodder icon

    gPodder

     111 likes

    gPodder downloads and manages free audio and video content ("podcasts") for you. Listen directly on your computer or on your mobile devices.

    117 gPodder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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  6. Podcast Addict icon

    Podcast Addict

     68 likes

    Podcast player for Android, offering customizable playback settings like speed and volume boost, advanced search for episodes, automatic downloads, playlists, live radio streaming, bookmarks, alarms, social community features, and compatibility with Chromecast & Sonos.

    121 Podcast Addict alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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  7. Kasts icon

    Kasts

     15 likes

    Kasts is a podcast application for mobile Linux devices. It is a part of the Plasma Mobile app collection.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Haiku
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  9. Apple Podcasts icon

    Apple Podcasts

     36 likes

    Access millions of shows spanning entertainment to news with Apple Podcasts. Enjoy streamlined listening across devices, expert curation, and exclusive content through subscriptions. Save favorites to your library, sync with iCloud, and listen offline or via CarPlay.

    118 Apple Podcasts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Car Play
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  10. Podcatcher: Podcast App icon

    Podcatcher: Podcast App

     6 likes

    Podcatcher offers a free, ad-free podcast experience with a simple user interface. Discover and subscribe to podcasts, add custom URLs, and get notifications for new episodes. Enjoy playback speed control without distortion, chapter support, artwork, and automatic pause skipping.

    59 Podcatcher: Podcast App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  11. Overcast icon

    Overcast

     37 likes

    Overcast offers a simple, feature-rich podcast player for Apple devices, featuring Smart Speed and Voice Boost for optimal audio quality, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and CarPlay support. Subscribers can enjoy an ad-free experience with Overcast Premium.

    104 Overcast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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  13. Queue - Podcasts icon

    Queue - Podcasts

     3 likes

    Queue is the simplest podcast app out there. New episodes from your subscriptions just show up in one list ? your Queue, so you can play them or archive them without any fuss. No playlists, no settings, just a clean, easy way to keep up with your shows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  14. Podverse icon

    Podverse

     14 likes

    Introducing Podverse! The easiest way to create and share podcast highlights of any length online. Discover new podcasts by browsing highlights in the app, and send highlights to your friends to introduce them to your favorite shows. No login necessary!

    103 Podverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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