Best Podcast Apps in 2026
Updated
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9free plans on this page
10 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Podcast apps 25 channels on this page · 105 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSupported platformsOffline downloadsVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device sync Spec sheet Score
26 Up Next Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsiPhone, Apple Watch; App Store also lists compatibility with Mac, Apple Vision and Apple Watch operating systemsOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsYesEpisode transcriptsYesPrivate feed supportCross-device syncYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.6
27 gPodder Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OSOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsYesEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportYesCross-device syncYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.6
28 Podcat Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsYesEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportYesCross-device syncYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.5
29 Playary Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsOffline downloadsVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 1/8spec lines stated 7.5
30 PodLP Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsKaiOS, Cloud Phone, Android, JioPhoneOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsNoEpisode transcriptsYesPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 5/8spec lines stated 7.1
31 Podcast Addict Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsAndroid phones, tablets, and ChromebookOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsYesEpisode transcriptsYesPrivate feed supportYesCross-device syncNo 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
32 Anytime Podcast Player Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsAndroid, iPhone, iPadOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsYesPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 4/8spec lines stated 6.9
33 Goodpods Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsWeb, Android, iPhoneOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device syncYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.8
34 Newsboat Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsLinux and macOS; also tested on FreeBSDOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportYesCross-device sync 4/8spec lines stated 6.8
35 Kasts Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsLinux, Android, WindowsOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device syncYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.6
36 Podcast App Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsiOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch, AndroidOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportYesCross-device sync 4/8spec lines stated 6.6
37 boxlore Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsAndroidOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsYesEpisode transcriptsYesPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 5/8spec lines stated 6.5
38 Podfriend Free planPaid fromSupported platformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, AndroidOffline downloadsVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsYesPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 2/8spec lines stated 6.5
39 Airshow Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsiPhone, iPadOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device syncYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.5
40 Podyssey Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsiOS, Android, webOffline downloadsVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 2/8spec lines stated 6.4
41 iCatcher! Free planNoPaid fromSupported platformsiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsYesEpisode transcriptsYesPrivate feed supportYesCross-device syncYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.4
42 PodFetch Free planPaid fromSupported platformsWeb, Android, self-hostedOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsYesPrivate feed supportCross-device syncYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.4
43 Podliner Free planPaid fromSupported platformsLinux, macOS, WindowsOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device syncYes 3/8spec lines stated 6.4
44 Downcast Free planNoPaid fromSupported platformsiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsYesEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportYesCross-device syncYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.3
45 éist Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and CarPlayOffline downloadsVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device syncYes 3/8spec lines stated 6.3
46 Tsacdop Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsAndroid, iOSOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 3/8spec lines stated 6.2
47 Castaway Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsAndroidOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device syncYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.2
48 Poddr Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsWindows, Mac OS, LinuxOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 3/8spec lines stated 6.1
49 Escapepod Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsAndroid 7.1 and newerOffline downloadsYesVideo podcastsEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportCross-device sync 3/8spec lines stated 5.9
50 Podbay Free planYesPaid fromSupported platformsWeb browsersOffline downloadsVideo podcastsYesEpisode transcriptsPrivate feed supportYesCross-device syncYes 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Offline downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Up Next | 7.6 | Yes | iPhone, Apple Watch; App Store also lists compatibility with Mac, Apple Vision and Apple Watch operating systems | Yes | |
| 27 | gPodder | 7.6 | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, Sailfish OS | Yes | |
| 28 | Podcat | 7.5 | Yes | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | Yes | |
| 29 | Playary | 7.5 | Yes | |||
| 30 | PodLP | 7.1 | Yes | KaiOS, Cloud Phone, Android, JioPhone | Yes | |
| 31 | Podcast Addict | 7.0 | Yes | Android phones, tablets, and Chromebook | Yes | |
| 32 | Anytime Podcast Player | 6.9 | Yes | Android, iPhone, iPad | Yes | |
| 33 | Goodpods | 6.8 | Yes | Web, Android, iPhone | Yes | |
| 34 | Newsboat | 6.8 | Yes | Linux and macOS; also tested on FreeBSD | Yes | |
| 35 | Kasts | 6.6 | Yes | Linux, Android, Windows | Yes | |
| 36 | Podcast App | 6.6 | Yes | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch, Android | Yes | |
| 37 | boxlore | 6.5 | Yes | Android | Yes | |
| 38 | Podfriend | 6.5 | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | |||
| 39 | Airshow | 6.5 | Yes | iPhone, iPad | Yes | |
| 40 | Podyssey | 6.4 | Yes | iOS, Android, web | ||
| 41 | iCatcher! | 6.4 | No | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | Yes | |
| 42 | PodFetch | 6.4 | Web, Android, self-hosted | Yes | ||
| 43 | Podliner | 6.4 | Linux, macOS, Windows | Yes | ||
| 44 | Downcast | 6.3 | No | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac | Yes | |
| 45 | éist | 6.3 | Yes | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and CarPlay | ||
| 46 | Tsacdop | 6.2 | Yes | Android, iOS | Yes | |
| 47 | Castaway | 6.2 | Yes | Android | Yes | |
| 48 | Poddr | 6.1 | Yes | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Yes | |
| 49 | Escapepod | 5.9 | Yes | Android 7.1 and newer | Yes | |
| 50 | Podbay | 5.9 | Yes | Web browsers |
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