Podverse

What Podverse is

Podverse is an open-source podcast manager for the web, iOS, Android, and F-Droid. It supports audio and video podcasts, livestream playback, offline downloads, private feeds, and custom RSS feeds. Listeners can import or export OPML, while Podcasting 2.0 features include chapters, cross-app comments, and transcripts. Apple CarPlay is included in both Free and Premium. The Free plan costs nothing and includes subscriptions, video and livestream playback, Podcasting 2.0 features, CarPlay, and screen-reader accessibility. Premium costs $18 a year after three months free, and adds cross-device sync, notifications, clips, playlists, listener-profile subscriptions, and episode history. Podverse software is licensed under AGPLv3. The project states official support for iOS 14–16 and Android 11–13. Podcast audio and video load from podcasters’ public servers rather than being hosted by Podverse. The service says it will not sell or share private user data, and offers support through email, Matrix, XMPP, and Discord.

Who it suits

Podverse suits listeners who want podcast playback across web and mobile, including video, private feeds, and offline downloads. Its open-source codebase may also interest podcast networks creating their own app.

Limits

The Free plan does not include the Premium additions: cross-device sync, notifications, clips, playlists, listener-profile subscriptions, and episode history. Official support is stated for iOS 14–16 and Android 11–13.

Getting started

1. Visit https://podverse.fm/ on the web or use Podverse on iOS, Android, or F-Droid.
2. Subscribe to podcasts or add a custom RSS feed.
3. Import an OPML file if you want to add subscriptions that way.
4. Use the Free tier or choose Premium at $18 a year after three months free.

Verdict

Podverse combines podcast playback with feeds, transcripts, and other Podcasting 2.0 features across several platforms. Check the stated mobile OS support and note that media comes from podcasters’ public servers.