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Downcast vs Castamatic: catalog facts
Downcast	Castamatic
Paid A paid purchase or subscription is required.	Freemium A free tier is available. Full features require payment.
macOS, iOS	iOS
Per-podcast rules for downloads, playback speed and episode retention iCloud sync across every Apple device including Watch and TV	Generates transcripts on the device rather than sending audio away Very configurable playback and playlist behaviour
Apple platforms only Paid purchase or subscription depending on platform	iOS only Advanced features require a paid purchase or subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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