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Anytime Podcast Player vs Podfriend

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.

Anytime Podcast Player

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Anytime combines podcast discovery, following, offline downloads, and transcript support in a free mobile app. Some features depend on individual podcasts, and its search and chart providers may collect query words and public IP addresses.

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Podfriend

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Podfriend offers a free, open-source podcast player with broad platform coverage, transcripts, discovery, and social listening. Its documented development caveat may matter to users who need polished support across many devices.

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The facts

	Anytime Podcast Player	Podfriend
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Anytime Podcast Player	Not published
Website	anytimeplayer.app	podfriend.com
On podcast apps	#25 of 55	#29 of 55

Anytime Podcast Player: what it does well

Searches over 4 million podcasts and charts
Downloads episodes, chapters, and available transcripts
Supports variable playback speed and WearOS controls
Free to use, open source, and ad free

What to know first

Available only on Android and iOS
Podcasting 2.0 features depend on podcast support
Search and chart services may collect queries and public IP addresses

Podfriend: what it does well

Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Supports episode transcripts
Social sharing and listening discussions
Built-in Lightning boosts for creators
Open source under the MIT license

What to know first

Maintainer says code may need fixes
Cross-device support may require streamlining
Richer content support is described as goals

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