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Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Apple Watch Playback
Apple Watch supports standalone playback and cellular streaming.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Auto Renewal
Premium renews 24 hours before the current period ends unless turned off.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Billing Platform
Premium payments are charged to the user's iTunes account.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
CarPlay Support
CarPlay is supported.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Company Location
The app is made in New York.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Cross-device sync
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Download Routing
Podcast downloads go directly to podcasters' servers.Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Episode Transcripts
Downloaded transcripts can be viewed, searched, selected, re-transcribed, and exported as SRT.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Free Features
Most features are available for free.Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Free Tier Ads
The free tier is supported by small visual podcast ads.Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Offline downloads
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Offline Playback
Downloaded podcasts can be played offline.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Podcast Discovery
Users can search, browse, and receive personalized recommendations.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Podcast Standard
Overcast uses public RSS feeds and the open podcast ecosystem.Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Premium Benefits
An annual subscription adds bonus features and may hide ads.Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Privacy Analytics
There are no third-party analytics, ad services, or tracking code.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Private feed support
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Smart Speed
Smart Speed shortens silences without distorting speech.Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Supported Devices
The app supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Supported platforms
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, websiteRead 20 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Voice Boost
Voice Boost boosts and normalizes volume across shows.Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm

Plans and prices

Overcast Premium Priced on request Hides visual podcast advertisements Premium hides ads; payment renews automatically unless disabled. Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Annual subscription Price not published billed annually Offers bonus features and can optionally hide the ads. Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm
Free Free Most features are free and supported by small visual ads. Read 27 Sep 2026 · overcast.fm

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