Compare software

Apple Podcasts vs Anytime Podcast Player: catalog facts
Apple Podcasts	Anytime Podcast Player
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want a built-in podcast player	Best for: Listeners who want a simple open-source podcast app
Free + paid options The app is free; some shows offer premium content that costs extra.	Free Free and open source under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
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	Search across over 4 million podcasts Podcasting 2.0 support All 3 strengths for Anytime Podcast Player Search across over 4 million podcasts Podcasting 2.0 support Simple interface
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	Fewer advanced features than larger podcast apps Some Podcasting 2.0 features still in development
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: BSD-3-Clause
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 Anytime Podcast Player github.com/amugofjava/anytime_podcast_player f-droid.org/packages/uk.me.amugofjava.anytime Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.