FluidCast vs Podcat
FluidCast
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| Figure | FluidCast | Podcat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £2.49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Podcast apps | 8.8 (#6) | 7.9 (#28) |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Discovery | Users can search podcasts and episodes and browse curated categories. | Users can browse Apple’s podcast directory or search Fyyd to add podcasts. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Playback | Playback features include variable speed, silence skipping, a sleep timer and chapter support. | The player supports shuffle, continuous playlist playback, pausing after an episode, and a sleep timer. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the app does not sell personal data and does not use third-party advertising SDKs or behavioral tracking. | Apple’s listing says the developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple. |
| Product | FluidCast is a cross-platform podcast player for listening to and syncing podcasts across devices. | Podcat is a podcast client for listening to and organizing podcast subscriptions. |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
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.