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Apple Podcasts vs Kasts: catalog facts
Apple Podcasts	Kasts
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want a built-in podcast player	Best for: Linux desktop and phone users who want a podcast app with sync
Free + paid options The app is free; some shows offer premium content that costs extra.	Free Free and open source from KDE.
macOS, iOS	Windows, Linux, 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	Works on desktop and mobile Linux Syncs playback via gpodder.net or Nextcloud All 4 strengths for Kasts Works on desktop and mobile Linux Syncs playback via gpodder.net or Nextcloud Play queue and variable playback speed Regular releases with KDE Gear
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	Sync requires a gpodder or Nextcloud account No macOS or iOS version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
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 Kasts apps.kde.org/kasts Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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