Castro vs Pocket Casts
| Castro | Pocket Casts | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $2.08/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $3.99/mo | $3.99/mo |
| Supported platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android; also Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS, CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Sonos, Alexa, and Chromecast |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Video podcasts | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Podcast Apps. On Specifiction, Pocket Casts scores higher on our published basis.