Tsacdop
What Tsacdop is
Tsacdop is a free, open-source podcast player for Android and iOS, built with Flutter and licensed under GPL v3.0. It uses ListenNotes and PodcastIndex for podcast discovery; the F-Droid version uses PodcastIndex because ListenNotes is unavailable there. Listeners can organize podcasts into groups and create playlists, although the project README calls playlists unstable. Playback includes a sleep timer, speed controls, silence skipping, and volume boost. Episodes can be downloaded for offline listening, with settings for automatic downloads and removal of outdated files. OPML import and export help move subscriptions, and settings backup preserves configuration. The F-Droid listing says the app does not upload user data to a server. The current F-Droid version requires Android 7.0 or newer. The Free plan is listed as free and has no ads. There is no free trial.
Who it suits
Tsacdop suits listeners who want free podcast playback with offline downloads, playback controls, organization, and subscription portability. Android users should note the listed F-Droid requirement of Android 7.0 or newer.
What it does well
- Free, open-source app with no ads
- Offline downloads with automatic management options
- Sleep timer, speed controls, silence skipping, and volume boost
- OPML import/export and settings backup
- Does not upload user data to a server
What to know first
- Playlists are identified as unstable
- F-Droid search lacks ListenNotes
- Current F-Droid version requires Android 7.0 or newer
- No free trial
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free and open source · no ads | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Tsacdop offers a broad set of podcast organization, playback, and offline features without ads or a listed charge. Playlist stability and the F-Droid search limitation are the main cautions.
Facts from Tsacdop's own pages
- Android requirement
- The listed current F-Droid version requires Android 7.0 or newer. · f-droid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- F-Droid search limitation
- The F-Droid listing says ListenNotes is unavailable in its version, which uses PodcastIndex for search. · f-droid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Known issue
- The README identifies playlists as unstable. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GPL v3.0. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline downloads
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Offline listening
- Listeners can download episodes for offline play and configure automatic downloads and deletion of outdated downloads. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Organization
- Listeners can manage podcasts in groups and create playlists. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Playback
- Features include a sleep timer, playback speed settings, silence skipping, and volume boost. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Podcast discovery
- The README says podcast search is powered by ListenNotes and PodcastIndex. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Portability
- The app supports OPML import and export and settings backup. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The F-Droid listing says the application won't upload user data to a server. · f-droid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Tsacdop is an open-source podcast player built with Flutter. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README directs users to report issues or bugs through GitHub issues and lists an email contact. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Android, iOS · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
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