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Castro vs Peacock

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Castro

Entertainment

Podcast app with episode inbox

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peacock logo

Peacock

Entertainment

Stream iconic movies, shows, and live sports

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Castro iOS/Apple-only, no Android support; Peacock geographic restrictions prevent US access verification
  • They diverge on capability: Castro covers Podcast app, Peacock covers Streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Castro and Peacock actually diverge.

Attributes where Castro and Peacock differ
AttributeCastroPeacock
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, Apple Watch, iPadWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
Founded20132020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Castro

  • Podcast app
  • Inbox system
  • Triage view
  • Playback
  • Discovery
  • Podcast services
  • Apple services
  • Account security

Only in Peacock

  • Streaming
  • Live sports
  • News
  • Original content
  • Smart TVs
  • Mobile devices
  • Parental controls
  • Profile PINs

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Castro

  • Podcast managementnot Peacock
  • Listeningnot Peacock

Peacock

  • Streamingnot Castro
  • Sportsnot Castro
  • Newsnot Castro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Castro

  • iOS/Apple-only, no Android support
  • No unified inbox for managing multiple podcast accounts
  • Recent ownership change (2024) may affect long-term development

Peacock

  • Geographic restrictions prevent US access verification

Pricing, plan by plan

Castro

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core podcast management
    • Inbox/queue/archive
    • CarPlay support
  • Castro Plus$24.99/year
    • Custom per-podcast settings
    • Trim Silence
    • Enhance Voices

Peacock

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited content
    • Ads
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ads
  • Premium Plus$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

Choose Castro if

  • You need podcast app.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch, iPad.
  • You also want inbox system.
Castro review

Choose Peacock if

  • You need streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live sports.
Peacock review

Questions people ask

Is Castro or Peacock better?
Neither clearly leads. Castro starts at Free and Peacock at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Castro or Peacock?
Castro starts at Free and Peacock at Free.
Does Castro or Peacock run on more platforms?
Castro runs on iOS, Apple Watch, iPad. Peacock runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
Can I use Castro for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Castro best used for?
Castro is most often used for podcast management, listening. Of those, podcast management and listening are not what Peacock is typically brought in for.
What can Castro do that Peacock cannot?
Castro covers Podcast app, Inbox system, Triage view, Playback. Peacock covers Streaming, Live sports, News, Original content. Both handle Ios support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Castro: How much does Castro cost?

Castro 3 is free to download with optional Castro Plus subscription at $24.99/year (includes one-week free trial).

Source
Peacock: What is Peacock's pricing?

Peacock pricing information is not available. The website shows geographic restrictions and states the service requires US physical location for domestic customers.

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Castro: What platforms does Castro support?

Castro is available on iPhone with an Apple Watch app and is expanding to iPad (launched August 4, 2025). There is no Android version.

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Castro: What are the key features of Castro Plus premium subscription?

Castro Plus adds custom per-podcast settings including Episode Limit, Trim Silence, Enhance Voices, Mono Mix, Skip Intros, and variable playback speed.

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Castro: How does Castro organize podcasts?

Castro uses an inbox/queue/archive split system where the inbox contains notifications of new episodes and the queue serves as an active playlist.

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