Castamatic

Spec sheet

Purpose

Castamatic is a podcast player that turns downloaded episodes into searchable transcripts with navigable chapters.Read 8 Oct 2026 · castamatic.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · castamatic.com

Privacy

The maker says it collects no listening data and requires no account; AI transcripts and chapters are generated locally without uploads.Read 8 Oct 2026 · castamatic.com

Apple integrations

The app supports CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri Shortcuts, AirPlay 2, and private iCloud sync.Read 8 Oct 2026 · castamatic.com

Availability

The maker describes Castamatic 13 as a free download for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and CarPlay; the App Store listing also says it is available on Mac.Read 8 Oct 2026 · castamatic.com

Cross-device sync

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · castamatic.com

Episode transcripts

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · castamatic.com

Feeds and formats

Users can import OPML, subscribe to custom RSS and private feeds, and play M4A, MP3, AAC, Opus, and live streams.Read 8 Oct 2026 · castamatic.com

Offline downloads

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · castamatic.com

On-device AI

Magic Transcript and Magic Chapters run on the device, and transcripts work offline after an episode is downloaded.Read 8 Oct 2026 · castamatic.com

Playback

Features include smart playlists, automatic audio leveling, silence skipping, variable speed, and a sleep timer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · castamatic.com

Podcasting 2.0

The app supports LiveItem, Podping, and Value4Value payments through Lightning using NWC or an LNaddress.Read 8 Oct 2026 · castamatic.com

Private feed support

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · castamatic.com

Support model

The App Store listing says Castamatic is supported by advertising and that a subscription removes all ads.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Supported platforms

iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlayRead 22 Sep 2026 · castamatic.com

Plans and prices

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