Pocket Casts
by Pocket CastsPocket Casts runs on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and web, with offline downloads.
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Best Podcast Apps 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Podcast apps help you find shows, manage episodes and listen across supported devices. This list helps you compare free and paid plans, platform support and listening tools.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Pocket Casts | Pocket Casts runs on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and web, with offline downloads. | 8.5 | $39.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 FluidCast | It suits podcast listeners who use several device types, want transcripts or offline playback, and need synchronized listening. | 8.2 | £2.49 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Fountain | Fountain suits podcast listeners wanting transcripts, summaries, chapters, and offline playback, as well as creators managing publishing, promotion, analytics, or… | 7.8 | $1 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 04 iVoox | iVoox is a podcast app for Android, iPhone and the web. | 7.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 05 YourPods | It suits podcast listeners who use multiple platforms, want offline or transcript support, or need private-feed and sync options. | 7.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Apple Podcasts | Apple Podcasts runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, web, Windows and more. | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Player FM | Player FM works on Android, iOS and web with downloaded episodes, video podcasts and transcripts. | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Castro | Castro suits podcast listeners who want to organize episodes in a queue and listen across Apple devices. | 7.5 | $24.99 a year | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Castbox | Castbox works on iOS, Android, web, Alexa, CarPlay, Android Auto and Apple Watch with offline downloads. | 7.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Podverse | Podverse suits podcast listeners who want audio and video playback, offline downloads, and Podcasting 2.0 features across supported platforms. | 7.4 | $18 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
Entries follow the page’s current order. Compare the maker-published plan details and the listed support for offline downloads, video podcasts, transcripts, private feeds and cross-device sync.
02
FluidCast
It suits podcast listeners who use several device types, want transcripts or offline playback, and need synchronized listening.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.2 Visit
03
Fountain
Fountain suits podcast listeners wanting transcripts, summaries, chapters, and offline playback, as well as creators managing publishing, promotion, analytics, or…
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record7.8 Visit
04
iVoox
iVoox is a podcast app for Android, iPhone and the web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record7.8 Visit
05
YourPods
It suits podcast listeners who use multiple platforms, want offline or transcript support, or need private-feed and sync options.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record7.8 Visit
6
Apple Podcasts
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+1 Free plan Record7.6 Visit Apple Podcasts runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, web, Windows and more.
7
Player FM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.6 Visit Player FM works on Android, iOS and web with downloaded episodes, video podcasts and transcripts.
8
Castro
iPhone & iPadMac $24.99 a year Record7.5 Visit Castro suits podcast listeners who want to organize episodes in a queue and listen across Apple devices.
9
Castbox
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.4 Visit Castbox works on iOS, Android, web, Alexa, CarPlay, Android Auto and Apple Watch with offline downloads.
10
Podverse
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $18 a year Record7.4 Visit Podverse suits podcast listeners who want audio and video playback, offline downloads, and Podcasting 2.0 features across supported platforms.
11
PinePods
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record7.4 Visit PinePods runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and self-hosted servers.
12
Podcast Republic
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.3 Visit It suits listeners who want to organize podcasts alongside radio, audiobooks, and RSS feeds, with offline listening and sync across devices.
13
Podbean
AndroidiPhone & iPad $17 a month, billed yearly Record7.3 Visit Podbean works on Android and iOS and offers RSS feeds with directory distribution.
14
Metacast
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $19.99 a year Record7.1 Visit Metacast works on iOS, Android and web with downloads, transcripts and private feeds.
15
AntennaPod
Android Free plan Record7.0 Visit AntennaPod suits Android listeners who want RSS subscriptions, offline downloads, private feeds or synchronization through supported services.
17
Podurama
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record6.9 Visit It suits listeners who use multiple devices, need offline mobile playback, or follow private and custom RSS feeds.
19
Podimo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb €49.99 a year Record6.8 Visit Podimo runs on Android, iOS and web with a free plan and optional subscription.
21
Moon FM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record6.2 Visit Moon FM is a podcast app for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows and the web.
22
Podcast Guru
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record6.0 Visit It suits listeners who want podcast discovery and playback across web and mobile devices.
Before you choose
Start with the plan
Look for the fields showing a free plan, a free trial or the lowest paid price. These are separate fields, so a trial does not mean the app has a free plan.
Overcast and Player FM show free plans. Podverse offers a free plan with paid access beginning at $18 per year, while FluidCast offers a free plan starting at £2.49 per month for paid access.
Match your devices
Platform availability differs across the entries; the comparison includes iOS, Android, macOS, web, Windows and Linux.
When you use both a phone and a computer, review supported platforms alongside the cross-device sync field.
Check listening tools
Match the listed comparison fields to your listening habits. Downloads support listening without a connection, and video support applies to shows that include visual episodes.
Episode transcripts can make spoken content easier to scan. Private feed support matters when a show is distributed outside a public directory.
Consider the app model
The list includes free, freemium and paid-trial options. AntennaPod and PinePods are marked free, while Pocket Casts, Castbox and Castro use freemium models.
Compare the plan details with the platforms and features you need before deciding.
Questions
Which podcast apps have a free plan?
Overcast, Player FM, Podverse and PinePods are marked with a free plan. The list shows plan details for other apps as well.
Which platforms are covered?
iOS, Android, macOS, web, Windows and Linux appear in the comparison, with availability differing by app. Review the platform fields for the devices you use.
Can I listen offline?
The entries indicate whether offline downloading is supported. Check the relevant app’s listing for that indication.
Is video podcast playback supported?
Each entry can show whether video podcasts are supported. Review the listing for the app you are considering.
What is private feed support?
Private feed support refers to an app’s listed ability to handle private podcast feeds. Check that field when a show is shared outside a public directory.
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