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Kasts vs Apple Podcasts: catalog facts
Kasts	Apple Podcasts
Best for: Linux desktop and phone users who want a podcast app with sync	Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want a built-in podcast player
Free Free and open source from KDE.	Free + paid options The app is free; some shows offer premium content that costs extra.
Windows, Linux, Android	macOS, iOS
Works on desktop and mobile Linux Syncs playback via gpodder.net or Nextcloud All 4 strengths for Kasts Works on desktop and mobile Linux Syncs playback via gpodder.net or Nextcloud Play queue and variable playback speed Regular releases with KDE Gear	Supports video podcasts with Picture in Picture Enhance Dialogue playback option All 4 strengths for Apple Podcasts Supports video podcasts with Picture in Picture Enhance Dialogue playback option Syncs listening across Apple devices Editorial curation, channels and top charts
Sync requires a gpodder or Nextcloud account No macOS or iOS version	Limited to Apple's platforms Closed source All 3 limitations for Apple Podcasts Limited to Apple's platforms Closed source Some premium content requires paid subscriptions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Kasts apps.kde.org/kasts Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Apple Podcasts apple.com/apple-podcasts apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-podcasts/id525463029 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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