iVoox vs Pocket Casts

iVoox is an on-demand audio service for podcasts, radio stations, and audiobooks, with apps for Android and iOS and access on the web. Listeners can play, download, and share thousands of titles free, and use personalized recommendations, custom playlists, and offline listening. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported. Creators can make and manage podcasts at no charge, then distribute them to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms with one click. Monetization options include fan subscriptions, advertising and sponsorships through AdVoices, iVoox Plus and Originals, dynamic ads, and an affiliate program. The Plus plan includes more than 90,000 exclusive episodes and audiobooks. iVoox describes its catalog as Spanish-language and its audience as listeners, creators, and brands. A free plan and free trial are listed. Paid options include a fan subscription at €2.99 per month, Plus at €9.99 per month, Premium monthly at US$3.74 per month for six months then US$4.99 per month, Premium annual at US$49.90 per year, and Premium lifetime for €149.99 once.

Pocket Casts is a podcast listening and discovery service from Pocket Casts, a maker founded in 2010. Listeners can search for shows, play episodes and browse recommendations curated by experts. The service supports offline downloads, video podcasts, episode transcripts, private feeds and cross-device sync. It is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows, as well as Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS, CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Sonos, Alexa and Chromecast. The free plan includes podcast listening and discovery with web and desktop access; no limits for the free offering are specified. Pocket Casts Plus adds folders, Up Next Shuffle, bookmarks, wearable apps, themes and icons. For new subscribers, Plus costs USD 3.99 per month or USD 39.99 per year. Taxes and fees may apply based on location. Support is available through the help center, forums and direct contact.