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Pocketcasts vs Podcast Addict

Pocketcasts logo

Pocketcasts

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The powerful podcast player for serious listeners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podcast Addict logo

Podcast Addict

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The most popular podcast app on Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pocketcasts two paid tiers above the free app: Plus and Patron, but no figures are shown in the fetchable page content; Podcast Addict android-only, no iOS app available
  • They diverge on capability: Pocketcasts covers Variable speed playback, Podcast Addict covers Playlist management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pocketcasts and Podcast Addict actually diverge.

Attributes where Pocketcasts and Podcast Addict differ
AttributePocketcastsPodcast Addict
PlatformsIos, Android, Web, Windows, MacosAndroid
Founded20102011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).

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 Pocketcasts

  • Variable speed playback
  • Silence trimming
  • Cross-device sync
  • Custom filters
  • Apple Watch
  • Sonos
  • CarPlay
  • Ios support

Only in Podcast Addict

  • Playlist management
  • Variable playback speed
  • Sleep timer
  • OPML import/export
  • Chromecast
  • Google Assistant
  • Local data storage
  • Privacy-focused

Both cover

  • Podcast discovery
  • Wear OS
  • Android Auto
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Pocketcasts

  • Podcast listening
  • Audio content consumptionnot Podcast Addict
  • Learning on the gonot Podcast Addict

Podcast Addict

  • Podcast listening
  • Podcast discoverynot Pocketcasts
  • Offline playbacknot Pocketcasts

Both are used for podcast listening, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Pocketcasts

  • Two paid tiers above the free app: Plus and Patron, but no figures are shown in the fetchable page content

Podcast Addict

  • Android-only, no iOS app available
  • Free version displays ads from external networks that redirect away from the app
  • No cross-device synchronization or cloud backup of listening progress

Pricing, plan by plan

Pocketcasts

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Cross-device sync
    • Playback effects
  • Plus$39.99/year
    • Desktop apps
    • Cloud storage 10GB
    • Extra themes

Podcast Addict

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • All features
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$2.99/one-time
    • Ad-free experience
    • Support development
    • All features

Which should you pick?

Choose Pocketcasts if

  • You need variable speed playback.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want silence trimming.
Pocketcasts review

Choose Podcast Addict if

  • You need playlist management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want variable playback speed.
Podcast Addict review

Questions people ask

Is Pocketcasts or Podcast Addict better?
Neither clearly leads. Pocketcasts starts at Free and Podcast Addict at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pocketcasts or Podcast Addict?
Pocketcasts starts at Free and Podcast Addict at Free.
Does Pocketcasts or Podcast Addict run on more platforms?
Pocketcasts runs on Ios, Android, Web, Windows, Macos. Podcast Addict runs on Android.
Can I use Pocketcasts for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Pocketcasts best used for?
Pocketcasts is most often used for podcast listening, audio content consumption, learning on the go. Of those, audio content consumption and learning on the go are not what Podcast Addict is typically brought in for.
What can Pocketcasts do that Podcast Addict cannot?
Pocketcasts covers Variable speed playback, Silence trimming, Cross-device sync, Custom filters. Podcast Addict covers Playlist management, Variable playback speed, Sleep timer, OPML import/export. Both handle Podcast discovery, Wear OS, Android Auto, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podcast Addict: Is Podcast Addict available for iOS?

No. Podcast Addict is Android-exclusive and has no iOS version. Users with Apple devices must use alternatives like Apple Podcasts or PocketCasts.

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Podcast Addict: Does Podcast Addict work offline?

Yes. You can download episodes and listen to them without an internet connection. The app defaults to WiFi-only downloading to conserve data.

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Podcast Addict: Can I import my podcasts from another app?

Yes. Podcast Addict supports OPML file import, allowing you to easily transfer your podcast subscriptions from apps like iTunes or other podcast players.

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Podcast Addict: Is Podcast Addict completely free?

The free version is ad-supported with ads from external networks. A Premium tier is available for $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year to remove ads.

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Podcast Addict: What playback features does Podcast Addict offer?

Podcast Addict offers customizable playback speed (0.8X to 5.0X), volume boost, silence skipping, mono audio conversion, and individual podcast-level preferences.

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