Downcast

Name: Downcast
Price: 2.99 USD

Mac · iPhone

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Downcast is ranked #51 of 55 in podcast apps on Freedom251. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is no free plan.

Downcast plans and pricing

All plans

iOS Podcast search and subscriptions · Audio and video podcast downloads · Automatic downloads · Smart playlists · iCloud syncing apps.apple.com · 20 Sept 2026

Mac Podcast search and subscriptions · Audio and video podcast downloads · Automatic downloads · Smart playlists · iCloud syncing with iOS and Mac apps.apple.com · 20 Sept 2026

Downcast for iOS $2.99 once iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch · CarPlay support · iCloud syncing with Macs requires a separate Mac purchase apps.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026

Downcast for Mac $4.99 once Mac app · iOS app required to sync with iOS devices via iCloud apps.apple.com · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on podcast apps

Free plan: No
Supported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac
Offline downloads: Yes
Video podcasts: Yes
Private feed support: Yes
Cross-device sync: Yes

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The record

Product: Downcast is a podcast player for iOS and Mac; its official site also names Apple Watch and CarPlay.
Podcast discovery: The apps can search for, subscribe to, and download audio and video podcasts, including manual subscriptions by URL.
Downloads: The iOS app supports automatic downloads, background downloads subject to iOS restrictions, older episode downloads, and feed auto-refresh.
Organization: Features include OPML import and export, password-protected podcasts, smart playlists, episode details, show notes, and podcast title renaming.
Sync: Downcast can sync podcast subscriptions, playlists, settings, and episode information via iCloud across iOS devices and Macs.
Playback: Playback features include streaming without downloading, chapter support, and speeds from 0.5x to 3x on iOS.
Playback integrations: The iOS listing states support for AirPlay, Bluetooth, external playback controls, CarPlay, and Google Cast.
Mac playback: The Mac app supports streaming, chapters, and playback speeds from 0.5x to 3x, including 2.75x.
Separate purchase: The iOS listing says Downcast for Mac is a separate purchase required for iCloud syncing with Macs.
Support: The iOS listing directs users to the support site or [email protected]; the Mac listing provides [email protected].
Privacy reporting: The App Store listing says the developer reports that identifiers, usage data, and diagnostics may be collected but are not linked to the user.
Background download limit: The iOS listing qualifies continued background podcast downloads as subject to iOS restrictions.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Podcast Apps in 2026#51 of 55

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Sources

downcastapp.com· checked 11 Oct 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/downcast/id393858566· checked 11 Oct 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/downcast/id668429425· checked 11 Oct 2026