FluidCast vs Podcast Republic
FluidCast
fluidcastapp.com
Podcast Republic
podcastrepublic.netSide by side
| Figure | FluidCast | Podcast Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £2.49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Podcast apps | 8.8 (#6) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The app lists support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Apple Watch. | The privacy policy identifies Google Play services, YouTube Data API, and AdMob as third-party services used by the app. |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Playback | Playback features include variable speed, silence skipping, a sleep timer and chapter support. | Playback features include seven modes, sleep timer, audio boost, alarm scheduling, Chromecast support, and Smart rewind. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the app does not sell personal data and does not use third-party advertising SDKs or behavioral tracking. | The maker says it stores podcast, radio, episode, and listening progress information for syncing and uses anonymous popularity statistics to inform recommendations. |
| Security | The privacy policy says account passwords are hashed and not stored in plain text. | The maker describes general security measures and says encrypted backups of deleted information may be retained for up to 90 days for disaster recovery. |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] as its contact email. | The maker invites bug reports and feature requests by email at [email protected] and links to FAQs for app questions. |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux | web, Android, iOS |
| Sync | Pro syncs subscriptions, playback position and settings across devices. | Signing in with a Podcast Republic account or Google account enables syncing subscriptions, playback state, favorites, and other app data across devices. |
Plans
FluidCast
- FluidCast FreeFree
- FluidCast Pro Monthly£2.49 a month
- FluidCast Pro AnnualPrice not published
- FluidCast Pro£2.49 a month
- FluidCast Lifetime£89.99, paid once
In their own words
FluidCast
FluidCast is a podcast player for listening across devices, with search for podcasts and episodes, curated categories, and cross-device sync on Pro. Playback controls include variable speed, silence skipping, a sleep timer, and chapter support. Listeners can read, search, and navigate full episode transcripts. Voice Lift boosts quieter voices, and the app can play audio files stored on a device without streaming. The Free plan includes offline downloads, background playback, playback history, transcripts, Voice Lift, local file playback, and CarPlay and Android Auto support. Pro adds cloud sync for subscriptions, playback position, and settings, plus queue editing, bookmarks, podcast folders, and Apple Watch support. Its on-device AI ad skipping may be inaccurate and use more battery; on iOS it requires Apple Intelligence on iOS 26 or later. FluidCast is listed for web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, and Linux. Pro Monthly is £2.49 per month with a one-month free trial; Lifetime is listed at £89.99 per month.
Podcast Republic
Podcast Republic is a customizable app for podcasts, online radio, audiobooks, and RSS news and blog feeds. It is available on Android, iOS, and the web, and the maker says its catalog contains over 1 million podcasts and 500 million episodes. Listeners can browse top charts, search by show name, or add a feed by URL. Automatic downloads can run in the background and be configured per podcast; Smart download fetches newer unplayed episodes for offline listening. Playback options include seven modes, a sleep timer, audio boost, alarm scheduling, Chromecast support, and Smart rewind. Users can make multiple playlists and use an Up Next queue that updates with playlist changes. Signing in with a Podcast Republic or Google account syncs subscriptions, playback state, favorites, and other app data across devices. The maker says all app features are available for free; the listed plan is free. Downloaded files are not included in app data backups and must be transferred separately between devices. The maker is based in Diamond Bar, California.