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Apple Podcasts vs Overcast

Apple Podcasts

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Overcast

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FigureApple PodcastsOvercast
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYes—
WindowsYes—
macOSYesYes
iOSYesYes
Plans published23
Spec score · Podcast apps9.0 (#3)8.6 (#10)
CarPlay supportCarPlay is available in over 800 different car models.CarPlay is supported.
Cross-device syncYesYes
Free planYesYes
Offline downloadsYesYes
Private feed supportYesYes
Supported devicesApple devices include iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV 4K, and Apple Vision Pro.The app supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Supported platformsWeb, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows via iTunes, CarPlay, HomePod, smart speakers, and supported car systemsiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, website
Episode transcriptsYesDownloaded transcripts can be viewed, searched, selected, re-transcribed, and exported as SRT.

Plans

Apple Podcasts

  • Free showsFree
  • Premium subscriptionsPrice not published

Apple Podcasts pricing →

Overcast

  • Overcast PremiumPriced on request
  • Annual subscriptionPrice not published
  • FreeFree

Overcast pricing →

In their own words

Apple Podcasts

Apple Podcasts is a podcast app and service for finding, following, and listening to shows across Apple devices, the web, Windows via iTunes, CarPlay, HomePod, smart speakers, and supported car systems. Millions of shows are free, and episodes can be downloaded for offline listening; new episodes from followed shows can download automatically. It supports video podcasts and private feeds, with listening synced across devices. Transcripts in select languages can be read and searched, navigated by chapter, or used to jump to a point in an episode. Premium shows, episodes, and channels may have monthly or annual subscriptions, with prices set by creators. Subscriber benefits can include ad-free listening, bonus or unreleased content, and other subscriber-only material. Subscriptions can be shared with up to five people through Family Sharing. Creators have production, analytics, audience connection, and subscription tools. They receive 70% initially and 85% after one year of paid service, excluding applicable taxes; other podcast revenue, including advertising, goes to the creator.

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Overcast

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