Downcast Alternatives

Downcast is described as 'Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to sync with iTunes' and is a Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Downcast for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, Windows and Mac apps. The best Downcast alternative is Pocket Casts, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Downcast are TuneIn Radio, gPodder, Podcast Addict and Playary.

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Downcast alternatives are mainly Podcast Players but may also be Podcast Managers or Internet Radio Services.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Downcast.
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Downcast alternatives page was last updated Nov 11, 2021
  1. ACast (Discontinued) icon
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    ACast is a Podcast/Netcast player for your favorite podcasts.

    -Variable playback speed -GoogleReader integration -Protected feeds -Update service -Schedule automatic downloading -Search -Advanced filtering -Widgets -Headset support -Streaming support.

    69 ACast (Discontinued) alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • Android

    ACast (Discontinued) Features

    1.  Import from Google Reader
    Discontinued

    The app is no longer updated. Last version, 3.5.0, released in September 2011, can be still downloaded from Google Play Store.

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  2. Podcaster icon
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    Podcaster, formerly known as RSS Player Podcast Client, is a RSS Player that allows you to find and subscribe to your favorite Podcasts. Podcasts can be downloaded on to the device or streamed from the internet.

    96 Podcaster alternatives
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    • iPhone

    Podcaster Features

    1.  Jailbreak required
    2.  Push Notifications
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  3. Radio Royale icon
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    Radio Royale brings AM/FM radio to mobile users.

    156 Radio Royale alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Radio Royale iconDowncast Icon

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  4. Castaway icon
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    Castaway is a fast, clean, and simple app for playing and managing audio podcasts.

    74 Castaway alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Castaway Features

    1.  Works Offline
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  5. Replaio - Radio, Music & Talk icon
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    Replaio is a free online radio player providing access to more than 30,000 stations all over the world. You can listen to your favorite online radio stations and AM/FM stations available online, as well as discover new stations using the “Explore” feature!

    162 Replaio - Radio, Music & Talk alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Replaio - Radio, Music & Talk Features

    1.  Location-based
    2.  Radio Player
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  6. MusiMoods Playlist Creator icon
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    MusiMoods is a gorgeous and sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, mood and activity based playlist creator and music player for Macintosh. Simply add your music and select a mood.

    185 MusiMoods Playlist Creator alternatives
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    • Mac

    MusiMoods Playlist Creator Features

    1.  Create Playlist
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  7. Flapcast icon
     1 like

    Your music lives in the cloud -- Why don't your podcasts? Flapcast provides a fast and simple way to play and share your podcasts over the web.

    67 Flapcast alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Discontinued

    Domain no longer registered.

    Flapcast iconDowncast Icon

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  8. PodcastOne icon
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    The PodcastOne app are a great way to easily listen and download all the podcasts you'll likely really care about the most. Listen anywhere...anytime! Subscribe to the BEST comedy, news, politics, society, culture, sports, TV & film podcasts.

    75 PodcastOne alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. Pod Box icon
     1 like

    Easy to use, fast and elegant podcast player.

    Key Features -> Search and subscribe from thousands of free podcasts -> Download podcasts on device -> Stream podcast without downloading -> Smart playlists to organize by podcast, publish date, priority and more -> Su.

    73 Pod Box alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Pod Box Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  AirPlay Support
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  10. RSSRadio Podcast Downloader icon
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    Download Podcasts to your device directly and stay up to date without ever having to sync to your computer.

    65 RSSRadio Podcast Downloader alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    RSSRadio Podcast Downloader Features

    1.  Sync with iCloud
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  11. TunePal icon
     1 like

    Radio listening on AppleTV without your TV on.

    167 TunePal alternatives
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    • Apple TV

    TunePal Features

    1.  Radio Player
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  12. Radiant Radio icon
     1 like

    Digital radio hosted by an AI presenter.

    172 Radiant Radio alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Radiant Radio Features

    1.  Radio Player
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