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Downcast vs Pocket Casts: catalog facts
Downcast	Pocket Casts
Paid A paid purchase or subscription is required.	Freemium A free tier is available. Pocket Casts Plus is a paid subscription.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Per-podcast rules for downloads, playback speed and episode retention iCloud sync across every Apple device including Watch and TV	Subscriptions and playback position sync across every platform Volume boost and silence trimming genuinely improve poorly produced shows
Apple platforms only Paid purchase or subscription depending on platform	Desktop and web apps and some features need the paid Plus tier Account required for syncing
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source	Open 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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