FluidCast vs Up Next
FluidCast
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| Figure | FluidCast | Up Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £2.49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Podcast apps | 8.8 (#6) | 7.9 (#27) |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The app lists support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Apple Watch. | The app supports CarPlay and Siri Shortcuts. |
| Maker | The site copyright identifies Joseph Bishop; it does not state a headquarters or founding year. | Holger says he has built apps since 2009 and released his first App Store app in 2010. |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Playback | Playback features include variable speed, silence skipping, a sleep timer and chapter support. | Playback features include bookmarks, a sleep timer, variable speed, and chapter-aware controls. |
| 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 the app requires no account or central server and has no tracking; Apple’s listing says the developer reports that no data is collected. |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] as its contact email. | The product page lists iPhone, Apple Watch, and CarPlay support. |
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux | iPhone, Apple Watch; App Store also lists compatibility with Mac, Apple Vision and Apple Watch operating systems |
| Transcripts | Users can read full episode transcripts, search their content and navigate through them. | The app can generate transcripts on-device without uploading audio. |
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.