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