OpenAir vs YourPods
OpenAir
openair-podcast.github.ioYourPods
yourpods.appSide by side
| Figure | OpenAir | YourPods |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Podcast apps | 8.2 (#22) | 8.8 (#8) |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says app data is stored locally by default and personal information is not collected without explicit consent. | YourPods states that it has no analytics, no ads, and no data harvesting, while Vault Mode keeps subscriptions, queue, and listening history on-device. |
| Support | The privacy policy directs users with questions to open an issue on the project's GitHub repository. | The maker lists [email protected] for privacy and product questions. |
| Supported platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Android, Windows, Linux, and modern web browsers |
Plans
YourPods
- Self-HostedPrice not published
- Third-Party gPodderPrice not published
- YourPods Pro$30 a year
- Vault ModeFree
- YourPods SyncFree
- YourPods app$4.99, paid once
In their own words
OpenAir
OpenAir has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
YourPods
YourPods is a podcast player built in Swift and SwiftUI, with offline downloads, episode transcripts, and private feed support. Playback controls include silence trimming, variable speed, smart skip, sleep timers, and per-podcast Listening Profiles. AutoPilot can add new episodes to Up Next, move priority episodes to the top, and apply those profiles. The app supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Android, Windows, Linux, and modern web browsers, with Siri and Shortcuts and Handoff in the Apple ecosystem. Sync options include Nextcloud gPodder Sync, NextPod, RePod, custom gpodder.net server addresses, and other compatible servers. The maker says the app has no analytics, ads, or data harvesting. Vault Mode keeps subscriptions, queue, and listening history on-device; P3 removes 39 tracking prefixes across 25 analytics services before playback or downloads. YourPods Sync stores account and listening data on US infrastructure, transmitted over HTTPS/TLS. Sync users can export JSON data or delete accounts through the account portal. The app is listed at $4.99 a month as a one-time purchase; YourPods Pro costs $30 a year after trial. Its optional media proxy is limited to 25 episodes per calendar month.