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Downcast vs Overcast: catalog facts
Downcast	Overcast
Paid A paid purchase or subscription is required.	Freemium Free with an optional Premium subscription supporting the developer.
macOS, iOS	iOS
Per-podcast rules for downloads, playback speed and episode retention iCloud sync across every Apple device including Watch and TV	Smart Speed and Voice Boost meaningfully improve the listening experience Free with no feature paywall for core playback
Apple platforms only Paid purchase or subscription depending on platform	Apple platforms only, no Android or web version Podcast discovery is more limited than some competitors
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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