Pocket Casts Alternatives for iPad

There are many alternatives to Pocket Casts for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad alternative is Spotify, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Pocket Casts and many of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Pocket Casts are Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Moon FM and Downcast.

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  1. Spotify icon

    Spotify

     2808 likes

    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    263 Spotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
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    Spotify vs Pocket Casts Comments
    q8tm0lvh
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    Spotify sucks so much ass for podcasts, also try and make use of the open nature of podcasts and not use walled gardens like Spotify

    uzapy
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    Spotify inserts ads into podcasts even if you have a premium account

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietaryPocket Casts is Freemium and Open Source
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    Apple Podcasts

     37 likes

    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.

    126 Apple Podcasts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Car Play
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  4. Overcast icon

    Overcast

     37 likes

    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.

    108 Overcast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
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  5. Moon FM icon

    Moon FM

     8 likes

    An easy to use podcast player for podcast lovers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Downcast icon

    Downcast

     24 likes

    Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to sync with iTunes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. Castro icon

    Castro

     8 likes

    Castro is a revolutionary podcast client that's smart, focused, and designed exclusively for iOS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • iPad
    • Messages
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  10. Podbean icon

    Podbean

     6 likes

    A better way to discover and play all your favorite podcasts anywhere, anytime. The Podbean podcast player integrates all the best features to enhance your podcast listening experience.

    105 Podbean alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Podcast Republic icon

    Podcast Republic

     5 likes

    Like to play podcast on your Android devices? This app is all your need for podcast managing and playing. Feature completed and highly customizable. Just download it and enjoy the most popular podcasts in the world on your Android devices.

    81 Podcast Republic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Watch
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  12. Anytime Podcast Player icon

    Anytime Podcast Player

     6 likes

    Anytime Podcast Player is a free and open-source podcast player that's designed to be simple and easy to use. Anytime is Podcasting 2.0 ready and will support more features as the app is developed.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. The Podcast App icon

    The Podcast App

     1 like

    The first podcast app for iPhone that is not only free, but easy for anyone to use. The Podcast App is the easiest way to find, save and listen to all your favorite podcasts.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. RSSRadio Podcast Downloader icon

    RSSRadio Podcast Downloader

     2 likes

    Download Podcasts to your device directly and stay up to date without ever having to sync to your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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