Overcast

Plans and prices

Every plan, in full

On the record

Apple Watch Playback

Apple Watch supports standalone playback and cellular streaming.apps.apple.com · read 27 Sep 2026

Billing Platform

Premium payments are charged to the user's iTunes account.apps.apple.com · read 27 Sep 2026

CarPlay Support

CarPlay is supported.apps.apple.com · read 27 Sep 2026

Company Location

The app is made in New York.apps.apple.com · read 27 Sep 2026

Cross-device sync

Yesovercast.fm · read 20 Sep 2026

Download Routing

Podcast downloads go directly to podcasters' servers.overcast.fm · read 27 Sep 2026

Free Features

Most features are available for free.overcast.fm · read 27 Sep 2026

Free Tier Ads

The free tier is supported by small visual podcast ads.overcast.fm · read 27 Sep 2026

Offline downloads

Yesovercast.fm · read 20 Sep 2026

Offline Playback

Downloaded podcasts can be played offline.apps.apple.com · read 27 Sep 2026

Podcast Discovery

Users can search, browse, and receive personalized recommendations.apps.apple.com · read 27 Sep 2026

Podcast Standard

Overcast uses public RSS feeds and the open podcast ecosystem.overcast.fm · read 27 Sep 2026

Premium Benefits

An annual subscription adds bonus features and may hide ads.overcast.fm · read 27 Sep 2026

Privacy Analytics

There are no third-party analytics, ad services, or tracking code.apps.apple.com · read 27 Sep 2026

Private feed support

Yesovercast.fm · read 20 Sep 2026

Smart Speed

Smart Speed shortens silences without distorting speech.overcast.fm · read 27 Sep 2026

Auto Renewal

Premium renews 24 hours before the current period ends unless turned off.apps.apple.com · read 27 Sep 2026

Supported Devices

The app supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.overcast.fm · read 27 Sep 2026

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