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Pocket Casts vs Podcast Addict: catalog facts
Pocket Casts	Podcast Addict
Freemium A free tier is available. Pocket Casts Plus is a paid subscription.	Freemium A free ad-supported version is available. A paid upgrade removes advertisements.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Android
Subscriptions and playback position sync across every platform Volume boost and silence trimming genuinely improve poorly produced shows	Per-podcast settings for speed, downloads and playback behaviour Handles radio, YouTube and audiobooks alongside podcasts
Desktop and web apps and some features need the paid Plus tier Account required for syncing	Dense interface with an enormous number of options Android only; the free version shows advertisements
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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