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Downcast vs Fountain: catalog facts
Downcast	Fountain
Paid A paid purchase or subscription is required.	Free Free to use. Payments to creators come from your own Lightning wallet.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Per-podcast rules for downloads, playback speed and episode retention iCloud sync across every Apple device including Watch and TV	Streams value-for-value payments to independent creators as you listen Full Podcasting 2.0 support including cross-app comments
Apple platforms only Paid purchase or subscription depending on platform	The payment features assume familiarity with Bitcoin Lightning wallets Catalogue and polish trail the mainstream podcast apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account 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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