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Apps Like Downcast for iPhone and iPad

Subscribe to podcasts and manage your library

Manage and listen to podcasts with search, subscribe, and download features. Download audio and video episodes of any size. Manually subscribe via URL. Automatically download podcasts. Continue downloads in the background.

by Jamawkinaw Enterprises LLC★ 4.32,679 ratingsNews$2.99Data updated 2026-11-04

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  1. Downcast app icon

    Downcast

    Jamawkinaw Enterprises LLC

    Download, play, and sync podcasts.

    The app allows users to search, subscribe to, and download audio and video podcasts. It offers playback speeds from .5x to 3x and supports chapters for enhanced podcasts.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsNews$4.99Data updated 2026-10-16
  2. Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts app icon

    Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts

    AMZN Mobile LLC

    Stream music and offline

    Listen to music and with ads. Prime members access ad-free music and top . Explore new content based on preferences. Stream and audiobooks from Audible. Subscribe for unlimited on-demand access.

    ★ 4.73,407,973 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  3. Podbean Podcast App & Player app icon

    Podbean Podcast App & Player

    Podbean Incorporated

    Listen to podcasts and audiobooks

    Search podcasts by name, episode, or author. Download and listen to podcasts, live streams, FM radio, and audiobooks. Adjust playback speed and volume. Create custom playlists. Access recommendations and discover new content.

    ★ 4.853,967 ratingsNewsFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  1. Overcast Podcast App app icon

    Overcast Podcast App

    Overcast Radio, LLC

    Stream podcasts and manage subscriptions

    Play podcasts with a clean interface. Search and subscribe to shows. Queue episodes, skip ads, and adjust playback speed. Save downloads for offline listening. Sync playback across devices. Share episodes via social media or messaging.

    ★ 4.548,102 ratingsNewsFreeData updated 2026-11-03
  2. Apple Podcasts app icon

    Apple Podcasts

    Apple Inc.

    Listen to and get recommendations

    Explore with personalized recommendations and curated collections. Find trending shows by category and follow favorites to your library. Sync shows across devices for offline listening.

    ★ 4.92,073,814 ratingsEntertainmentFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  3. Spotify: Music and Podcasts app icon

    Spotify: Music and Podcasts

    Spotify

    Stream and offline

    Stream and without requiring a subscription. Search for songs, albums, and . Create and customize playlists. Access audiobooks with a premium subscription. Download content for offline listening. Sync playback across devices.

    ★ 4.842,918,137 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  4. Podcast App app icon

    Podcast App

    Evolve Global, Inc.

    Listen to podcasts and news on demand

    Listen to podcasts with personalized recommendations, search, and filtering by interest categories. Browse endless content across news, comedy, true crime, and sports. Subscribe, download, and manage episodes directly within the .

    ★ 4.8310,362 ratingsNewsFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  5. Pocket Casts: Podcast Player app icon

    Pocket Casts: Podcast Player

    Automattic, Inc.

    Listen to podcasts and discover new ones

    Listen to podcasts with playback speed control, chapter navigation, and background playback. Search for podcasts by keywords or topics. Discover curated recommendations and subscribe to shows. Sync playback progress across devices.

    ★ 4.516,316 ratingsNewsFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  6. iCatcher! Podcast App app icon

    iCatcher! Podcast App

    Joe Graf

    Download and stream podcasts anytime

    Subscribe to podcasts and manage subscriptions. Download episodes over WiFi or cellular. Support password-protected feeds. Background refresh and downloads. Sync playback positions and playlists across devices via iCloud.

    ★ 4.71,883 ratingsNews$4.99Data updated 2026-11-04
  7. Podverse app icon

    Podverse

    Podverse LLC

    Stream podcasts and videos offline

    Stream podcasts with chapters, transcripts, and cross- comments. Play videos and livestreams. Organize content with drag-and-drop queues. Subscribe to podcasts and auto-download episodes. Enable screen-reader accessibility.

    ★ 4.81,910 ratingsEntertainmentFreeData updated 2026-09-15
  8. Substack app icon

    Substack

    Substack Inc.

    Subscribe to content and support creators

    Read news articles and listen to podcasts without ads. Subscribe to creators to access exclusive content. Participate in live chats and watch livestreams with creators. Share content directly with communities.

    ★ 4.9563,393 ratingsNewsFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  9. radio.net - AM FM Radio Tuner app icon

    radio.net - AM FM Radio Tuner

    radio.de GmbH

    Listen to and podcasts anytime

    Listen to over 60,000 stations globally and locally. Save favorite stations for quick access. Catch up on missed broadcasts. Stream podcasts like The Smartless and This American Life without ads.

    ★ 4.769,213 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  10. CNN: Live & Breaking News app icon

    CNN: Live & Breaking News

    CNN Interactive Group, Inc.

    Read , watch videos, listen to podcasts

    View articles, short-form videos, and audio updates. Access interactive content and podcasts. Follow topics like politics, health, and climate. Set preferences for categories and receive alerts. Stream 24/7 global and daily programs.

    ★ 4.81,663,846 ratingsNewsFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  11. iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts app icon

    iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts

    iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.

    Stream holiday and radio stations

    Stream and podcasts from live radio stations and curated playlists. ad-free content and access holiday-themed stations like Christmas Classics and Holiday Season Radio. Share songs and playlists with others.

    ★ 4.8650,584 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  12. TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports app icon

    TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports

    TuneIn

    Stream radio, podcasts, and audiobooks

    Stream live AM/FM radio stations from 197+ countries. Access over 100,000 stations including news, , , podcasts, and audiobooks. Explore curated playlists and personalize your listening experience. Play, pause, and adjust volume directly within the .

    ★ 4.71,123,894 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  13. SiriusXM: Music, Sports & News app icon

    SiriusXM: Music, Sports & News

    Sirius XM Radio, LLC

    Stream festive music and podcasts

    Stream live radio, ad-free music, and podcasts. Access holiday music channels like Holiday Traditions and Radio Hanukkah. Listen to , , comedy, and entertainment. Follow favorite artists and customize playlists.

    ★ 4.83,088,586 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  14. X app icon

    X

    X Corp.

    Follow live news and events

    View real-time news updates and breaking events. Follow topics, accounts, and hashtags. Post text and images. Engage with comments and replies. Search for content and filter by trends. Save and share posts across platforms.

    ★ 4.611,164,430 ratingsNewsFreeData updated 2026-11-04
  15. Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts app icon

    Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts

    Anghami

    Stream and offline

    Listen to Arabic and international with 57 million tracks, , and playlists. Create custom playlists, discover new songs via mixtapes and Live Radio, and stream directly. Share songs and playlists with others.

    ★ 4.7205,390 ratingsMusicFreeData updated 2026-10-29
  16. Spotify for Creators app icon

    Spotify for Creators

    Spotify

    Host podcasts, distribute shows, get paid

    Host podcasts and video shows for free. Distribute content to users. Track audience engagement and earnings. Manage episodes and schedules. Connect with fans and monetize content. Export audio and video files. Set up payment options and analytics.

    ★ 4.8117,755 ratingsNewsFreeData updated 2026-11-04

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