iPodcast AlternativesPodcast Players and other similar apps like iPodcast

iPodcast is described as 'Browse, search, stream, download, and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your windows phone device' and is a Podcast Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to iPodcast for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, iPad and Mac apps. The best iPodcast alternative is Pocket Casts, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like iPodcast are TuneIn Radio, Playary, gPodder and Podcast Addict.

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iPodcast alternatives page was last updated Dec 30, 2021
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  1. Pocket Casts icon
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    Podcast player supporting streaming and downloads, advanced search, cross-device 'Up Next', improved discovery, playback effects, and offline listening essentials.

    117 Pocket Casts alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play

    Top Pocket Casts Features

    1.  Podcast Player
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    5.  Podcast Manager
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  AirPlay Support
    9.  Playlist Filtering
    10.  Chromecast Support
    11.  Auto-delete on listen

    Pocket Casts VS iPodcast

     
    • Pocket Casts is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to iPodcast.

    • Pocket Casts is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to iPodcast.

    • Pocket Casts is Freemium and Open SourceiPodcast is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. TuneIn Radio icon
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    Explore a world of audio with over 100,000 global stations including AM/FM radio, live sports, breaking news, and diverse podcasts. Enjoy seamless streaming on multiple devices, from mobiles to smart home systems, and access personalized recommendations, all with high-quality audio.

    209 TuneIn Radio alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Apple Car Play

    TuneIn Radio Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Support for FM Radio
    3.  Streaming
    4.  Location-based
    5.  Chromecast Support
    6.  Stream audio
    7.  Live Radio
    8.  Radio Player
    9.  Podcast Subscription

    TuneIn Radio VS iPodcast

     
  3. Playary icon
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    Discover, Share, and Connect: Your Gateway to Independent Music and Podcasts.

    301 Playary alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Movie Streaming
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Podcast Hosting
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Kids Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Hardware Accelerated
    12.  Support for 4K

    Playary VS iPodcast

     
    • Playary is the most popular Linux alternative to iPodcast.

    • Playary is Free and ProprietaryiPodcast is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Playary is Privacy focused and LightweightiPodcast is not according to our users
  4. gPodder icon
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    gPodder downloads and manages free audio and video content ("podcasts") for you. Listen directly on your computer or on your mobile devices.

    113 gPodder alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce

    gPodder Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Cloud Sync

    gPodder VS iPodcast

     
  5. Podcast Addict icon
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    Podcast player for Android, offering customizable playback settings like speed and volume boost, advanced search for episodes, automatic downloads, playlists, live radio streaming, bookmarks, alarms, social community features, and compatibility with Chromecast & Sonos.

    121 Podcast Addict alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto

    Podcast Addict Features

    1.  Podcast Subscription
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Chromecast Support
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Integrated Search
    9.  Lockscreen Widget
    10.  Import from Google Reader

    Podcast Addict VS iPodcast

     
  6. Apple Podcasts icon
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    Access millions of shows spanning entertainment to news with Apple Podcasts. Enjoy streamlined listening across devices, expert curation, and exclusive content through subscriptions. Save favorites to your library, sync with iCloud, and listen offline or via CarPlay.

    112 Apple Podcasts alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Car Play

    Apple Podcasts Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Personalized Recommendations
    4.  Chapter detection
    5.  Sync with iCloud
    6. Alexa icon  Alexa integration

    Apple Podcasts VS iPodcast

     
  7. Overcast icon
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    Overcast offers a simple, feature-rich podcast player for Apple devices, featuring Smart Speed and Voice Boost for optimal audio quality, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, and CarPlay support. Subscribers can enjoy an ad-free experience with Overcast Premium.

    102 Overcast alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play

    Overcast Features

    1.  Smart playlists
    2.  Auto-delete
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Create Playlist

    Overcast VS iPodcast

     
  8. Podverse icon
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    Introducing Podverse! The easiest way to create and share podcast highlights of any length online. Discover new podcasts by browsing highlights in the app, and send highlights to your friends to introduce them to your favorite shows. No login necessary!

    102 Podverse alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Podverse VS iPodcast

     
  9. Kasts icon
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    Kasts is a podcast application for mobile Linux devices. It is a part of the Plasma Mobile app collection.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Podcast Player
    2.  Podcast Manager
    3.  KDE
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Flatpak
    9. Nextcloud icon  Sync with Nextcloud

    Kasts VS iPodcast

     
  10. CPod icon
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    A simple, beautiful podcast app.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    From the GitHub repository: "CPod is unmaintained and may contain bugs and security vulnerabilities. Please use alternatives."

    CPod VS iPodcast

     
  11. Vocal icon
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    The modern podcast client for the free desktop.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The last release (2.4.2) is from May 2019.

    Vocal Features

    1.  Video Casting

    Vocal VS iPodcast

     
  12. Player FM icon
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    Player.fm is a podcast player you can use in your browser. Player FM makes it easy to discover and listen to online news and views on thousands of topics.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear

    Player FM Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Chromecast Support
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Import/Export OPML Feeds

    Player FM VS iPodcast

     
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