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Apple Podcasts vs AntennaPod: catalog facts
Apple Podcasts	AntennaPod
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want a built-in podcast player	Best for: Manage podcasts with an open-source Android application
Free + paid options The app is free; some shows offer premium content that costs extra.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and external services are separate.
macOS, iOS	Android
Supports video podcasts with Picture in Picture Enhance Dialogue playback option All 4 strengths for Apple Podcasts Supports video podcasts with Picture in Picture Enhance Dialogue playback option Syncs listening across Apple devices Editorial curation, channels and top charts	Keeps podcast subscriptions and listening controls in one mobile app.
Limited to Apple's platforms Closed source All 3 limitations for Apple Podcasts Limited to Apple's platforms Closed source Some premium content requires paid subscriptions	The application is built for Android.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Apple Podcasts apple.com/apple-podcasts apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-podcasts/id525463029 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for AntennaPod github.com/AntennaPod/AntennaPod github.com/AntennaPod/AntennaPod/blob/develop/LICENSE f-droid.org/packages/de.danoeh.antennapod Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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