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Overcast vs Pocket Casts: catalog facts
Overcast	Pocket Casts
Freemium Free with an optional Premium subscription supporting the developer.	Freemium A free tier is available. Pocket Casts Plus is a paid subscription.
iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Smart Speed and Voice Boost meaningfully improve the listening experience Free with no feature paywall for core playback	Subscriptions and playback position sync across every platform Volume boost and silence trimming genuinely improve poorly produced shows
Apple platforms only, no Android or web version Podcast discovery is more limited than some competitors	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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