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Pocket Casts vs Overcast: catalog facts
Pocket Casts	Overcast
Freemium A free tier is available. Pocket Casts Plus is a paid subscription.	Freemium Free with an optional Premium subscription supporting the developer.
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	Smart Speed and Voice Boost meaningfully improve the listening experience Free with no feature paywall for core playback
Desktop and web apps and some features need the paid Plus tier Account required for syncing	Apple platforms only, no Android or web version Podcast discovery is more limited than some competitors
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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