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Pocket Casts vs Castro: catalog facts
Pocket Casts	Castro
Freemium A free tier is available. Pocket Casts Plus is a paid subscription.	Freemium A limited free version is available. Castro Plus is a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	iOS
Subscriptions and playback position sync across every platform Volume boost and silence trimming genuinely improve poorly produced shows	Inbox and queue model keeps a large subscription list under control Silence trimming and volume enhancement on the paid tier
Desktop and web apps and some features need the paid Plus tier Account required for syncing	iOS only Most features require the paid subscription
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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