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Podcast Addict vs Transistor.fm

Podcast Addict logo

Podcast Addict

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The most popular podcast app on Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Transistor.fm logo

Transistor.fm

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The podcast host built for professional broadcasters

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Podcast Addict has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Podcast Addict android-only, no iOS app available; Transistor.fm monthly download caps vary by tier
  • They diverge on capability: Podcast Addict covers Podcast discovery, Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podcast Addict and Transistor.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Podcast Addict and Transistor.fm differ
AttributePodcast AddictTransistor.fm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20112016

Identical on both: 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

  • Podcast discovery
  • Playlist management
  • Variable playback speed
  • Sleep timer
  • OPML import/export
  • Android Auto
  • Chromecast
  • Wear OS

Only in Transistor.fm

  • Unlimited episodes
  • Automatic transcription
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom player
  • Email newsletters
  • White-label options
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Podcast Addict

  • Podcast listeningnot Transistor.fm
  • Podcast discoverynot Transistor.fm
  • Offline playbacknot Transistor.fm

Transistor.fm

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Podcast Addict
  • Video podcast publishingnot Podcast Addict
  • AI transcriptionnot Podcast Addict
  • Dynamic ad insertionnot Podcast Addict
  • Private podcast networksnot Podcast Addict

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

Transistor.fm

  • Monthly download caps vary by tier
  • Private subscriber limits increase with higher-tier plans
  • Enterprise plan required for 250K+ downloads monthly

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

Transistor.fm

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Transistor.fm review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Podcast Addict if

  • You need podcast discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want playlist management.
Podcast Addict review

Choose Transistor.fm if

  • You need unlimited episodes.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic transcription.
Transistor.fm review

Questions people ask

Is Podcast Addict or Transistor.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Podcast Addict starts at Free and Transistor.fm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podcast Addict or Transistor.fm?
Podcast Addict has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Podcast Addict and On request for Transistor.fm.
Does Podcast Addict or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?
Podcast Addict runs on Android. Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Podcast Addict for free?
Yes. Podcast Addict has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Transistor.fm starts at On request.
What is Podcast Addict best used for?
Podcast Addict is most often used for podcast listening, podcast discovery, offline playback. Of those, podcast listening and podcast discovery are not what Transistor.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Podcast Addict do that Transistor.fm cannot?
Podcast Addict covers Podcast discovery, Playlist management, Variable playback speed, Sleep timer. Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Advanced analytics, Custom player. Both handle 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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