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Overcast

Overcast is ranked #3 of 55 in podcast apps on Freedom251. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is a free plan.

Overcast plans and pricing

Overcast Premium Not published Hides visual podcast advertisements apps.apple.com · 27 Sept 2026

Free Free overcast.fm · 27 Sept 2026

Annual subscription Not published billed annually overcast.fm · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on podcast apps

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, website
Offline downloads: Yes
Episode transcripts: Yes
Private feed support: Yes
Cross-device sync: Yes

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Overcast

Free Features: Most features are available for free.
Free Tier Ads: The free tier is supported by small visual podcast ads.
Premium Benefits: An annual subscription adds bonus features and may hide ads.
Auto Renewal: Premium renews 24 hours before the current period ends unless turned off.
Billing Platform: Premium payments are charged to the user's iTunes account.
Supported Devices: The app supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Offline Playback: Downloaded podcasts can be played offline.
Apple Watch Playback: Apple Watch supports standalone playback and cellular streaming.
CarPlay Support: CarPlay is supported.
Privacy Analytics: There are no third-party analytics, ad services, or tracking code.
Podcast Standard: Overcast uses public RSS feeds and the open podcast ecosystem.
Download Routing: Podcast downloads go directly to podcasters' servers.
Smart Speed: Smart Speed shortens silences without distorting speech.
Voice Boost: Voice Boost boosts and normalizes volume across shows.
Price from: Free

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Best Podcast Apps in 2026#3 of 55

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Sources

overcast.fm· checked 27 Sept 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast-podcast-app/id888422857· checked 27 Sept 2026