Outcast
by Outcast
What Outcast is
Outcast is a paid podcast player from Outcast in Adelaide, Australia, built around standalone listening on Apple Watch. It lets you search for podcasts, stream episodes, or download them directly to the watch over Wi-Fi or cellular. Downloaded episodes remain available offline, so the watch can be used without an iPhone. Playback works through AirPods or compatible Bluetooth headphones and speakers. You can create playlists that automatically start the next episode, including while Outcast runs in the background. Playback controls include adjustable playback and scrubbing speeds, while episode chapters are supported when available. Podcast lists can be imported or exported in OPML format. Cellular downloading away from the phone requires a cellular Apple Watch and an activated data plan. The listing requires iOS 17.6 or later and watchOS 10.6 or later. Outcast has no free plan, and its listed Outcast for Watch plan has no price.
Who it suits
Outcast suits Apple Watch users who want to search for, download, and play podcasts without carrying an iPhone. It is also relevant to listeners who need offline playback, playlists, chapters, and speed controls.
What it does well
- Standalone podcast playback on Apple Watch
- Offline downloads over Wi-Fi or cellular
- Playlist playback continues in the background
- Supports AirPods and compatible Bluetooth audio
- OPML import and export included
What to know first
- No free plan
- Cellular downloads require a cellular watch and data plan
- Requires iOS 17.6 and watchOS 10.6 or later
- Listed plan has no price
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Outcast for Watch | iPhone and Apple Watch app | $2.99, paid once |
As outcastapp.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Outcast focuses on Apple Watch podcast listening, with downloads, offline playback, playlists, and playback controls. Check the cellular requirement and device versions before choosing it.
Facts from Outcast's own pages
- Additional features
- The app supports episode chapters when available, podcast list import and export in OPML format, and playback speed adjustment. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Cellular requirement
- Downloading over cellular away from the phone requires a cellular Apple Watch and an activated data plan. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The listing requires iOS 17.6 or later and watchOS 10.6 or later. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Connectivity
- Podcasts can be downloaded over Wi-Fi or cellular directly from Apple Watch. · outcastapp.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can change the theme, playback speed, and scrubbing speed. · outcastapp.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The App Store identifies the seller as Crunchy Bagel Pty Ltd. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · outcastapp.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Adelaide, Australia · outcastapp.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended use
- The maker describes Outcast as a way to leave the iPhone at home and listen to podcasts on Apple Watch. · outcastapp.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline downloads
- Yes · outcastapp.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Playback
- The app supports playback through AirPods or compatible Bluetooth headphones and speakers. · outcastapp.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Playlists
- Users can create a playlist so the next episode starts automatically, including while Outcast is in the background. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The App Store listing says diagnostics crash data may be collected and not linked to the user; Apple says the developer provided this privacy information and it has not been verified by Apple. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Outcast is a standalone podcast player for Apple Watch that lets users browse, download, and play podcasts without an iPhone. · outcastapp.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Search and streaming
- Users can search for podcasts on Apple Watch and download or stream episodes over Wi-Fi or cellular. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to the Help section in the Outcast iPhone app or to [email protected]. · outcastapp.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- iPhone and Apple Watch · outcastapp.com, 22 Sept 2026
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