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Airshow vs Castaway
Both stand on podcast apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
Airshow combines filtering, playback controls, offline downloads, and CarPlay in an iPhone and iPad podcast app. Check the synchronization requirement if you need your subscriptions and playback positions shared across devices.
Visit Airshow Free plan Android
Castaway provides core podcast discovery, RSS subscriptions, playback controls, downloads, and account synchronization at no listed cost. Its stated privacy approach limits advertising and third-party tracking, while podcast files remain sourced from publishers.
Visit CastawayThe facts
| Airshow | Castaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Castaway |
| Website | airshow.fm | cast-away.dev |
| On podcast apps | #46 of 55 | #50 of 55 |
Airshow: what it does well
- Offline downloads supported
- Keyword and chapter filters
- CarPlay playback controls
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Free listening plan
What to know first
- Only iPhone and iPad platforms listed
- Free plan excludes synchronization
- Synchronization requires Feedbin subscription
Castaway: what it does well
- Free Android podcast player
- Offline downloads resume automatically
- Playback speed from 0.5x to 2.0x
- Cross-device subscription and playback sync
- No ads, trackers, or sponsored recommendations
What to know first
- Available on Android only
- Account creation stores email and encrypted password
- Podcast media is fetched from publisher feeds and CDNs
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