Best Podcast Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Apple Podcasts is ranked #1 of 55 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Overcast and Pocket Casts. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Overcast. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Podverse at $1.50/mo.
Whether you listen during a commute or across several devices, podcast apps can differ in how they handle episodes, formats and access. Compare cross-device sync and offline downloads with support for episode transcripts and video podcasts. Private feed support may be important for the shows you follow, and supported platforms help clarify where you can listen. Apple Podcasts, Overcast and Pocket Casts are among the options to weigh. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the comparison, helping you consider the features you rely on and how they fit your listening habits.
55 podcast apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Apple Podcasts iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.8Free Supported platforms: Web, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows via iTunes, CarPlay, HomePod, smart speakers, and supported car systemsOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 2 Overcast iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7Free Supported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, websiteOffline downloads: Yes
- 3 Pocket Casts iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$3.33/mo Supported platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android; also Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS, CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Sonos, Alexa, and ChromecastOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 4 Castro iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$2.08/mo Supported platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple WatchOffline downloads: Yes
- 5 Podverse iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$1.50/mo Supported platforms: Web, iOS, Android, F-DroidOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 6 Podbean iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$17/mo Supported platforms: iPhone and AndroidVideo podcasts: Yes
- 7 AntennaPod Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Supported platforms: AndroidOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 8 PinePods iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Supported platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted serverOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 9 FluidCast iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1£2.49/mo Supported platforms: Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, LinuxOffline downloads: Yes
- 10 Podurama iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free Supported platforms: iOS, iPadOS, Android, web, Windows and macOSOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 11 Podcast Guru iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Supported platforms: Web, Android, iOSOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 12 YourPods iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Supported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Android, Windows, Linux, and modern web browsersOffline downloads: Yes
- 13 Castbox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Supported platforms: iOS, Android, web, PWA, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple WatchOffline downloads: Yes
- 14 Player FM iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free Supported platforms: Web, Android, iOSOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 15 Metacast iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free Supported platforms: iOS, Android, webOffline downloads: Yes
- 16 Snipd iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$6.99/mo Supported platforms: iPhone, Android, Apple WatchOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: No
- 17 opencast iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free Supported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision; iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS 26 or laterOffline downloads: Yes
- 18 iVoox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7
- 19 Podcast Republic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Supported platforms: web, Android, iOSOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 20 Fountain iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$2.99/mo Supported platforms: iOS, Android, webOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 21 Castamatic iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5Free Supported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlayOffline downloads: Yes
- 22 Moon FM iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4Free Supported platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, PC/WindowsOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: No
- 23 Podcat iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4Free Supported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple WatchOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
- 24 PodLP Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free Supported platforms: KaiOS, Cloud Phone, Android, JioPhoneOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: No
- 25 Podcast Addict Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Supported platforms: Android phones, tablets, and ChromebookOffline downloads: YesVideo podcasts: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which podcast app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Apple Podcasts is ranked #1 of 55 with a score of 9.8. Overcast is second and Pocket Casts third.
How many of these have a free plan?
20 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Podverse has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.