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Podcast Addict vs Pocketcasts

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Podcast Addict

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The most popular podcast app on Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pocketcasts logo

Pocketcasts

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The powerful podcast player for serious listeners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Podcast Addict and Pocketcasts differ
AttributePodcast AddictPocketcasts
PlatformsAndroidIos, Android, Web, Windows, Macos
Founded20112010

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 Podcast Addict

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

Only in Pocketcasts

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Podcast Addict

  • Podcast listening
  • Podcast discoverynot Pocketcasts
  • Offline playbacknot Pocketcasts

Pocketcasts

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

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.

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

Pocketcasts

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Podcast Addict

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

Pocketcasts

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

Which should you pick?

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

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

Questions people ask

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