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Overview

Overcast is ranked #8 of 55 in podcast apps on Specifiction. It runs on iOS, macOS.

Overcast plans and pricing

All plans
Overcast Premium Not published Hides visual podcast advertisements apps.apple.com · 27 Sept 2026
Free Free overcast.fm · 27 Sept 2026
Annual subscription Not published billed annually overcast.fm · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on podcast apps

Free plan
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Supported platforms
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, websiteovercast.fm
Offline downloads
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Episode transcripts
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Private feed support
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Cross-device sync
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Facts

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

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