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Podcasts vs Apple Podcasts: catalog facts
Podcasts	Apple Podcasts
Free Free; donations go to the GNOME Foundation.	Freemium The app is free; some shows offer premium content that costs extra.
Linux	macOS, iOS
Subscribes via RSS, Atom, iTunes and Soundcloud links OPML import from other podcast apps	Supports video podcasts with Picture in Picture Enhance Dialogue playback option
Linux only No mention of syncing with other devices	Limited to Apple's platforms Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account 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 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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