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✓ A superior podcast appI have used this app for years, downloading from 200+ podcasts daily and maintaining a library of 5000 episodes. It is has never failed me. 30 second skip is easy (double click on the headphones), or controls show on the Lock Screen. Playlists are customizable and intuitive to create, and manage (auto delete or keep). Best of all you can export the audio files from phone to Mac via Airdrop for later listening. Playback speed can be adjusted faster and slower for time pressed listening or language learning. Use a built-in podcast search or add streams manually. The range of options leave me in control of how I use podcasts..Version: 2.11.10
✓ Playlists and universal tooGiven all of the great podcasts coming out of the 5By5 and 70 Decibels network, I really needed a solution that went over and above iTunes podcast management. Downcast offers an app that works really well on the iPad and the iPhone, allowing you to manage subscriptions, search podcasts and keep those podcasts in line with playlists. It has a ton of options for customisation that might not be needed by all, but being able to change how the app behaves on a podcast-by-podcast basis is very powerful. Compared to the competition, it's nice to pay once for the universal app, rather than multiple times for different UIs. Highly recommended..Version: 2.7.0
✓ Fantastic AppI have been using this app now for a couple of years and it works flawlessly on both my iPhone and iPad. It is refreshingly to find an app that works as advertised..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Great but poor CarPlay functionalityThe app itself is great but the CarPlay functionality is very poor. The Apple podcast app has much better CarPlay functionality..Version: 2.9.23
✓ The Dom Perignon of Podcasting AppsDowncast works like a dream. Every feature you might want or need is threaded into the design. And you can modulate how intricate you'd like the app to be. You can manually create detailed playlists and download schedules or you can just line up subscriptions and leave it automated. My favorite unique feature has to be the Find Podcasts search bar, which is crazy useful especially when some podcasts are up to hundreds of episodes now. The bookmark feature while the podcast is playing is killer as well, letting you skip to different chapters when the podcast is formatted thay way. It's the perfect podcasting app, I'd recommend it to every podcast lover..Version: 2.9.16
✓ My favourite podcast player…I'm a podcast tragic! I subscribe to 29 podcasts (when do I ever get the time to listen to them?). I've tried all the main podcast players but for my needs Downcast is the BEST! It's easy to setup, has a nice UI and all the features I need. I only have a single playlist but you can have multiple playlists if you need. The easy way Downcast syncs via iCloud is the feature I like most. I have the app on my iPad, iPhone and Mac (and an old iPod touch for a few weeks). Downcast has no problems keeping all four devices synced. I highly recommend this app! Stay safe, Peter.Version: 2.9.53
✓ RBrilliant. Really cool.Version: 2.9.20
✓ GreatExactly what I want in a podcast app..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Best Podcast Player, PeriodI've been using Downcast since I carried an iPhone 4. I'm now on an iPhone 14 and I've never found anything better. Downcast gives you the power to control exactly how podcasts play and what a playlist contains, and it does it LOCALLY ( i.e., no streaming) so you can continue to listen when you're hiking or biking in rural areas with no cell coverage. AND it does everything without the annoyance of "subscriptions". Yes, you need to learn how the options work, and you may need to read a Help page, but in return you get a player you can use across all your devices: phone, tablet, iPod, watch, and laptop. I have a "Daily" playlist I use most mornings, and a "News Only" one that lets my wife listen to the news without being bored by all the tech stuff I listen to; we both appreciate that. Keep up the good work, y'all!.Version: 2.11.24
✓ Simply the best podcast experienceThis is my 11th year using downcast. In the beginning it was one of the only decent options. I’ve continued to try the “next app” as they’ve come out, but the one podcast app you need and the one I use every single day is still Downcast. It is easy to search and add podcasts. It is easy to organize the episodes into playlists. It is easy to search descriptions and titles for the episode you know you listened to but can remember which one it was. And the ability to adjust the speed, pick up where you left off and go to links with a touch is absolutely perfect. It has been bullet-proof for more than a decade and I still give it 5 stars..Version: 2.11.25
✓ PerfectHave wanted an app like this for a long time. Good work and easy peasy japaneasy to use.Version: 2.7.7
✓ Very good app. Just one request!Great app and I think I’ve pretty much tried them all…. The only thing I miss from other apps is the ability to mark a show as played from CarPlay. At the minute it seems the only way is the skip through till you reach the end or manage the episodes from the phone directly..Version: 2.11.27
✓ Best podcast app. Highly recommend it.Canceled satellite radio and only listen to podcasts with this app..Version: 2.9.46
✓ Latest update causing crashAbsolutely love this app but since the most recent update I can’t open the app. It crashes in 2-3 seconds. Can we get a new update soon??.Version: 2.9.47
✓ Everything you could want, with one exceptionDoes the job unfailingly well... would get five stars, but for the inability to create playlists..Version: 2.9.31
✓ Really GoodI got this app years ago. It gets updated and works... works really well 👍.Version: 2.9.39
✓ Best Podcast App That Fits Most of My NeedsUpdate to my update: I downgraded to 4 stars because of Downcast’s clunky interface. I tried Overcast again and found the newest version to be a better fit for my workflow with its dark interface and better control over podcast priorities. Downcast was taking too long to check my 60 to 70 feeds and it took too many clicks to go between the now playing screen and my playlist. Update: A few weeks ago I gave this app a low rating because it couldn’t read my iTunes playlists. After struggling with the hot mess that Apple made of the stock app and trying nearly every other third party podcast app, I find the Downcast meets most of my needs. Downcast in conjunction with the Mac app pretty much means I don't have to mess with iTunes anymore and after proper setup I can have my daily playlist automatically sorted and ready for me with minimal manual adjustment. I finally can wrap my head around the concept of direct downloads completely untethered to my Mac which means I can update my playlist away from home if needed. A few of my favorite features: O The ability to stay on while plugged in O Gestures to control pausing,and skipping O a volume slider on the player interface O podcast priority levels.Version: 2.9.20
✓ The best podcast playerI believe this to be the best podcast player. I have used Downcast now for several years, it has never let me down. It does everything I needed to do. And one of the things I like the most, it still plays videos podcasts the other thing I really like about Downcast, is that it is inclusive for people with disabilities. As a legally blind person I greatly appreciate this application. It has everything I need to be included while using Downcast, a great big thank you to the developer, I would recommend this podcast application to anyone looking to enjoy the multitude of podcasts out there..Version: 2.11.27
✓ Options!!!I had only ever used the Apple podcast app, and was pretty satisfied with it, until a friend showed me Downcast, and frankly, it's a game changer. There are so many options, and the intricacy of how podcasts are managed through the app, it's absolutely stunning. At this point, podcasts are almost completely replacing radio for me now, and having the option to have tailored downloads, or streaming episodes, timers, which subscriptions to keep after play and which ones to delete, makes managing a fairly vast subscription list, very easy. I also very much appreciate the interface design. Highly recommended..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Outstanding......app! Can’t praise highly enough!.Version: 2.9.41
✓ Great 4 podcastsGreat app, regular updates. I use it all the time..Version: 2.8.5
✓ The bestThis is the best podcast app ever. The video interface is better than any video player. So many options to customize. Apple should buy this and make it the Apple Podcast native app.Version: 2.9.42
✓ App is so great I could cry!After the latest Podcasts app update ruined it for me, I purchased Downcast. It is so terrific I am kicking myself for waiting so long. This does everything I wanted the Podcasts app to do and more things I never even thought of. It is so customizable that it must certainly be able to accommodate everyone's needs. THANK YOU FOR CREATING THIS APP!!! Update: I still love the app, but it has become very touchy. It is not stable when switching applications. It frequently hangs and dies and must be restarted. Back to five stars. My previous complaint has been fixed for a long time now..Version: 2.9.32
✓ Great response from developerI identified an issue then it was addressed the same day. What great service. Maybe a coincidence, but either way great end result for me. Apart from that issue, I love this app.Version: 2.9.44
✓ Excellent podcast appBeen using this for years. Great app..Version: 2.9.50
✓ Still the best##Quick update to mention that I’m still loving the app’ after over a decade, in the days when you could buy a podcast app’ instead of subscribing to one. Also grateful that I haven’t been asked to buy the app’ again as version 2 etc. Outstanding service, cheers. 💃🏽🕺🏽🍻 ##Update## For no good reason I decided to try the other big paid podcast app'. In a nutshell Downcast is still the best podcast experience I've had. When something works so well you want to try something else you must be a little tapped. I must have been! ## This allowed me to continue listening to my usual podcasts after uninstalling the data hogging and surprisingly bad new iOS Podcasts app. Looks great, works great and has incorporated lots of user feedback. I love this app and highly recommend it. I will not be following the progress the Apple disaster; wow, what are they doing?!!.Version: 2.11.24
✓ Best podcast appThis is absolutely perfect :D. I've tried many podcast apps including overcast and I personally think this is the best one with the greatest amount of features for comfortable listening. With the customisable options you can listen to podcasts how you want to. It's amazing and well worth it..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Great podcast appI've tried a few but this is the app I keep coming back to. Easy UI, does the job well..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Robust, granular feature set. Incomparable.Tried overcast for a couple days and came running back to Downcast. There's no comparison. The level of customization and organization possible in Downcast is exhaustive. The gesture based controls are invaluable. The sleep timer can be set for any number of minutes instead of just preset increments. The fact that it's available for a low-cost, one-time purchase versus the subscription model of other apps is also fantastic. That said, I've been using this app for years and just noticed the "tipping" feature in the settings. Happy to send a few extra bucks to the developer for a product that I've been using every single day for about 5 years..Version: 2.9.16
✓ So good! I keep it on my home screenI’ve listened to literally hundreds of hours of podcasts using Downcast and have only good things to say about this app. The offline download option is perfect since I do a lot of listening while on the road in rural areas where cell service and internet connections are spotty at best. Downcast has good fast forward and rewind options as well as the ability to speed up the pace of playback. The podcast management options mean I don’t miss episodes of the series I follow. I can’t believe it has taken me so many years to sit down and review Downcast, but this app really deserves all five stars. It blows Apple’s podcast app out of the water and I like it even more than Stitcher..Version: 2.9.33
✓ Just Everything You NeedThis was recommended to me (via a Podcast) and I haven't looked back since. It is far more configurable and easy to use than anything else I've tried (especially iTunes). If you watch/listen to a lot of podcasts then do yourself a favor and try Downcast..Version: 2.5.1
✓ You will love it!I tried other podcast apps and always come back to Downcast. It is regularly updated and fully featured..Version: 2.9.16
✓ My favoriteIn my opinion the best podcast app. My favorite features are that for every podcast I can individually set things like speed and the start/end time (to skip over repetitive intros and ads)..Version: 2.11.21
✓ Great appFantastic podcast app keep up the good work!.Version: 2.8.9
✓ My favourite non Apple appI have been using this app for years and love it It’s so customisable Some tech podcasters I listen to keep recommending Overcast so I downloaded it and tried for a while but went back to Downcast The only thing I could think of is som e indication in the player that you tap on the episode to start playing, line a play button, fo new users.Version: 2.9.31
✓ My go to Podcast AppI have been using Downcast for years. Works great. Currently running in an iPhone 7 Plus with latest version of iOS 11. No issues at all. No crashes or burps. If you looking for a great podcast app give Downcast a chance. I have tried several other podcast apps and keeping coming back. All the features I ever needed. Very good user interface. No subscription fees. (I notice there are a lot of negative reviews based on issues with iOS 10. It may be time to move past these reviews that are 1 or 2 years out of date).Version: 2.9.34
✓ Consistently the best podcast appThis has consistently been my podcast go-to app on the iPhone and iPad since it came out. It has great functionality and seems to keep ahead of the various iOS upgrades. Great app..Version: 2.9.41
✓ Podcasting made easyI’ve used Downcast for years now. It has a simple, easy to use interface and gets continual upgrades that add useful features. I make regular contributions to ensure the apps ongoing viability..Version: 2.9.37
✓ Great pod player but can be buggyOverall a great pod player but can sometimes be buggy..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Excellent app - worth the investmentThis is a very, very good podcatcher - far superior to iOS’s built-in one, which I found constantly downloaded podcasts that I had already listened to and deleted. Downcast does everything right. It is clearly being updated regularly and I have found the service to be extremely responsive. Late 2018 addendum: unfortunately getting a lot of crashes over the past couple of months. Yesterday it crashes 3 or 4 times in as many minutes. Hopefully this will be fixed soon..Version: 2.9.37
✓ Been years for yearsI have been using for a few years now. Never had any problems. Gives you many options of how to categorise podcasts into playlists..Version: 2.9.42
✓ Good!Downcast is by far my favourite podcast app. Lots of handy features and it usually runs smoothly. The only negative I’ve seen is the battery drainage. I have to constantly charge my iPod when I’m listening and it can become inconvenient..Version: 2.9.37
✓ Still great27March2018 - Thanks for the update. Incentive purchased. Please consider Bookmark option...“You’re my only hope!” (I thought I was the only one but just noticed ‘Hairy henry’ also requested Bookmarks - it’s the only thing missing and surely a worthy USP) Being a recent Apple Watch user who is also an avid Podcast listener is what brought me here. I've also setup multi-room audio via Chromecast Audio. For those reasons this has become my main 'podcatcher'! I've used Overcast and Pocketcasts which have their own USP but for me Downcast has more of what I want e.g. Great Apple Watch support! Chromecast Audio support! Podcast & Subscription Search! If option for Bookmarks was added then this would offer Every feature I have wanted in a Podcatcher. If updates keep coming then I'll be sure to purchase an incentive..Version: 2.9.30
✓ Heavy podcast listener? this is for youI work in an office with no internet access. So needless to say I need to have a podcast manager to handle downloading and organizing my many podcasts for a full day of work. This is the one for me. It seamlessly updates all the podcasts before I get up, ready to go. This is FULLY customizable. Globally or per podcast! I love that! Some podcast ramble for roughly the same amount of time on their podcast. So I will set that podcast to jump in a set amount every time. You can also trim the ending as well. I also use this in my vehicle with Apple CarPlay. Works well. This definitely will be my only podcast app! Very nice!!.Version: 2.9.43
✓ I’ve used it for years , I love itIs there an update for widgets ? It would be great to have a widget on my Home Screen just to play wherever I left off. Rather than having to open app and press play. I’m lazy , I know 😊.Version: 2.11.9
✓ Solid, reliable and easy to useThis has been my go-to podcast app for many years and it’s because of the excellent interface, reliability and great features. Highly recommended..Version: 2.9.51
✓ Solid programI've used this since 2011ish and like it a lot. It does the basics and more. Like any app, updates may not always be perfect but on average it deserves a 5. There's a new tip feature as a form of support - recognising that the one off payment is just that. I didn't hesitate to opt in for this one off tip..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Best Podcast everThis is the only podcast app you need..Version: 2.9.43
✓ Tried and trueBeen using it for years, Tiz the best.Version: 2.9.43
✓ Crashes today please fix!The update says it prevents a possible crash but the update broke my app. Please fix this is my favorite podcast app! I will try reinstalling..Version: 2.9.47
✓ Great app.Best podcasting software I have found on iOS..Version: 2.7.1
✓ Everything you need and......everything you didn't know you wanted in a podcast app; sleep timer, 30sec skip forward to miss the advertising, etc..Version: 2.9.14
✓ Utility galoreDefinitely not the flashiest of podcast players, but it has a ridiculous amount of features. This is one of the few podcast apps that have full support for local media - it can handle files and order them however you want..Version: 2.9.37
✓ ListenerGreat well featured podcast app but has developed an annoyance. Stops after a couple of minutes play via airbuds. Does this a few times and then works perfectly Please fix.Version: 2.9.38
✓ FantasticThis is everything the native music app should have been and the new podcast app should be now, but isn't, It took a bit to learn to navigate properly, the playback controls aren't as intuitive as they could be, but that's mostly due to my lack of trying. All in all, I love it. I've subscribed to the podcasts I want, set up a playlist with all podcasts in age order (easy) and just started listening. New items are added to the playlist automatically, listened ones removed. Just great..Version: 2.7.8
✓ Excellent, reliable, good featuresI love this app. The options for auto downloading and managing podcasts take out all of the work when keeping subscribed to multiple podcasts. Simple and easy interface makes it practical to use. No gimmicks!.Version: 2.9.16
✓ The bestI’ve been using Downcast since 2012. I’ve tried others but find their interfaces too fussy. I suppose that’s why there are some complaints here about bringing the interface “up to date” :(..Version: 2.11.8
✓ Been using for years. Love it - couple of improvements.IPhone. Scrubbing bar red and small. Difficult to see. Ux can be improved by analyzing workflow and placing buttons more logically. Have problems with continuous play. Sometimes if activated in a playlist, regular podcasts also play continuously. Don’t want that. Be good if continuous play can be activated solely in a podcast group and not flow into other groups..Version: 2.9.49
✓ Missing 1.75x speed, but otherwise excellentI have waited approximately six years for incorporation of 1.75 times normal plane speed. I have contacted the developer at least two times about it. The first time that I did, I was told that the next version would have increments of 0.1 for the play speed. I said that was too much, but said that 1.75 was drastically needed. Still, nothing has been done. Otherwise, I have loved the application and have used it since 2012. I especially like that you can have it the access password restricted podcasts. I subscribe to two podcasts which require a paid subscription. Those cannot be accessed for people that do not have a membership. Therefore, access scene password restricted podcasts is really a wonderful capability..Version: 2.9.39
✓ GreatThis app has been fantastic for podcasts. Has been almost flawless and great to operate with..Version: 2.10.4
✓ The best power user podcast app for iOS, but frustratingly buggy.I listen to podcasts at least 3-4 hours per day on a light day. The features in this app are the best available. It does however have an issue where is crashes very regularly and more so as time goes on. iOS 10 seems to have made this issue worse. Using an iPhone 6 and been using the app for a year. Started crashing relatively early on, but now it happens half a dozen times in a day.... And despite this huge hang up I'd rather use Downcast than any others simply because of the power behind it. Also the companion Mac app is a major plus! Everything since to the degree you choose. Pretty great!! If you are looking for something solid and reliable but with fewer bells and whistles then go for Overcast instead. It's easy to use and still fairly customizable..Version: 2.9.16
✓ It’s good folksI like how you can side load eps to it and the simplicity of using it. Great app..Version: 2.9.50
✓ PerfectI have used this app for years and it’s perfect for finding and listening to podcasts. I recommend it..Version: 2.11.21
✓ Best podcast app hands downA year ago I had trouble with my Downcast podcasts not downloading for hours or days, so I looked into other apps. For a while I tried Overcast, and for 6 months I tried Pocket Casts. While the Pocket Casts syncing between iOS devices is nifty, Downcast is just better. Why? Because I want to easily listen to different things depending on my mood. Pocket Casts has just one playback queue ("Now Playing"). Like Downcast, you can specify which new podcast episodes are automatically put there. But each one of Downcast's playlists functions as a separate, subject-specific queue. If I'm in the mood to listen to current events, I can choose my news playlist. If I want to listen to something lighter, I can listen to my humor playlist. In Pocket Casts, my Now Playing queue is usually full of news podcasts. If I'm in the mood to listen to something else, I have to go into an individual podcast, select an episode and add it to the Now Playing queue. And I have to repeat this for each episode I want to listen to. This is time consuming, and next to impossible when I'm using my hands for something else. The way that Downcast allows me to have different subject/mood-specific playlists/queues is why I love it, and will no longer use anything else!.Version: 2.11.24
✓ Great app and good for podcast integration just wish it had a couple features from meInstead of downloading the episodes I wish I could just stream them all that way I could keep space on my phone for apps and it wouldn’t take up oh I don’t know 12 to 15 GB in podcasts of course I am a podcast fanatic and subscribe to over 100 yeah I know but some of them are only out once a month and some haven’t been updated in years so I need to pair it back a little bit but what I don’t like is that downcast download several episodes at a time of different podcasts not just the most recent.Version: 2.9.20
✓ Love this appReally well designed, does exactly what I want it to, and a responsive developer to boot. If you are looking for an app to manage your podcast, get this. You won't regret it..Version: 2.8.1
✓ Can’t beat itI’ve been reading some of the reviews on here saying that the app is buggy and drains your battery. I’ve found that not to be the case in my personal usage. Sure the app will crash every now and again (same as any other app) but your progress through a podcast is always saved so overall it’s a non issue. Organization is great and as mentioned in other reviews there are many great options to customize how and when podcasts are downloaded/streamed or feeds refreshed. I’m subscribed to over 30 podcasts and can set different options for all of them or they obey a “global setting”. Worth every penny. Love this app..Version: 2.9.33
✓ Excellent and great with Voice OverEasy to use with all the important features. works great with Voice Over. One tiny request would be that the play button was a bit bigger and placed dead centre at the bottom off the screen..Version: 2.10.4
✓ Back to fabulousBack to 5 stars! I had downgraded this one for some time due to problems with incompletely downloaded podcasts causing interruption in continuous-play of playlists, but this is now fixed, and it's back to wonderfully useful. I easily manage subscriptions to dozens of podcasts (now between 60 and 70), keep several different playlists going at once for different listening situations, and this app just works. The 2 minutes fast forward is great when a podcast has multiple segments and one of them is uninteresting to me. Love this app. Great for hands-off time on the road, in the garden, or other situations where hands get messy or too busy to keep tapping on buttons or on screen, and is back to doing a great job of making sure only downloaded files are put on playlists (if so instructed), so playback is never interrupted because of a wi-fi problem..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Excellent podcast appI’ve tried most apps and always come back to Downcast. The developer is helpful when you have a query or problem and I love the app..Version: 2.11.3
✓ Still my favourite podcast appI have been using Downcast for years. I have recently tried a few other podcast apps, but I still come back to Downcast. I like the customer playlists I can make. Lots of configuration options..Version: 2.10.4
✓ Great app for podcast listeningI found the Apple supplied podcast tool deficient in a number of areas and downcast filled the gap. Been using it for years now. Fully functional and easy to use. I am constantly listening while on the move, whether in the car or walking. This app is under rated for the value it supplies in daily use..Version: 2.9.43
✓ Best podcast app out thereI've been using downcast for years to listen to podcasts. It's really good. It's packed with features and its stable unlike other apps I've used. Try it, you won't be disappointed..Version: 2.9.16
✓ No Steers Toward Paid PodcastsThe thing I like best about Downcast is it does not steer me toward 'for pay' Podcasts. I tried the included app when I first bought my device several years ago. I have been using Downcat instead since then. I like the setting options that allow me to download different numbers of podcasts automatically so they are just waiting. Also the option to mark a podcast as 'listened to' is nice if I decide the subject doesn't entice. Suggestions to the developers would be: A)option to set up a playlist by individual podcast rather than the current option which only allows you to select all of the lined up podcasts of a particular source and B)a better search function. Sometimes I do a search for a particular podcast I know is available but the Downcast search comes up empty. I then have to copy and paste the exact URL. All in all it is a workhorse app for me. I use it all the time. I recommend it without hesitation..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Still the best.If your into podcasts, buy it..Version: 2.9.32
✓ Great AppI’ve been using this app for years and it is wonderful! The best feature is being able to swipe to skip forward and back. No need to find the small buttons..Version: 2.9.37
✓ Simply the BEST for the oldschool podcast lover.I’ve been listening to, creating and collecting Podcasts since before they were called Podcasts! Downcast is simply the best way for to manage, listen to and share the podcasts I love and make. I just hope they work closer with Adam Curry and the podcast2.0 team - that would make the best player even better!!! And get them 5 stars!!.Version: 2.11.27
✓ The Best Podcast AppSeptember 30 update: - Watch volume control from the app is so awesome! I was definitely excited to see this. July 15, 2020 update: Latest release fixes a lot of previous issues! - downloads are working again - podcast icons display properly - larger text - so far, no crashes Still the best podcast app! Original review I try new podcast apps when they’re released but none ever compare to Downcast. It’s just so well organized and allows for such granular configuration of your feeds and playlists! I recommend it to everyone I know who likes podcasts..Version: 2.9.55
✓ Solid reliable appA few bugs but the team are always patching them as soon as they can! This app does everything you need it too and has a ton of options to customise how you download and listen to podcasts..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Always My FavouriteI try new apps every once in awhile to see if I’m missing anything, but I always come back to Downcast. I love my handmade playlists, some for different genres, some for show frequency, and I love being able to keep one list by length of episode, and another by date. I’ve also started using the feature to adjust playback speed for specific shows, and I love it. The only thing missing is being able to cast to by Google Speaker at higher speed..Version: 2.11.24
✓ Best podcast playerAnd much underrated when sites review podcast apps. I have been a user of Downcast for, it must be 7-8 years and though I have tried others (Castro, Overcast, Apple’s Podcast app, for example), I come quickly back. Downcast may not be as visually appealing and work as other ones do; but if you want a powerful podcast player that allows both readily known podcasts as well as manually entered URL ones to be handled, in a clear, well thought out way, DC is it. I am also glad that Downcast is reasonably priced and hasn’t gone the subscription model..Version: 2.9.54
✓ The best!Over the years I've tried all the podcast apps and I always come back to Downcast. There are so many reasons to recommend it, but if I had to pick one I'd say it is the way the app allows you to meticulously order the podcasts you subscribe to. I always feel a little sad the way Overcast seems to get all the plaudits because it's made by Marco Arment (please don't take this personally Marco, I love ATP!), and Downcast never seems to get a mention. Not only have I purchased the app, but I'm happy to regularly 'tip' the developer as I use Downcast every day and I very much appreciate it! Fantastic!.Version: 2.9.16
✓ Reliable podcast playerI use this on my iPad and iPhone and find it the best podcast player that I have tried. Easy to rewind and fast forward podcasts, speed up play, video or audio only options, sleep timer, and lots of other settings to personalise this player to do everything that I need..Version: 2.8.14
✓ So rightMature, slick, well updated. More than you expect to get..Version: 2.9.14
✓ Time buttons too small and forgets settingsI do love the app however after this last update the time buttons to skip forward /backward became even smaller. I drive while listening and it makes it even harder to skip while driving. Would be nice if there was a "driving" mode display with large buttons. I also had some issues with the next podcast not being heard when it was finished with the previous episode and showing that its playing. I had to disconnect usb to my car radio then reconnect and hit play again. Secondly I had to delete and reinstall and it lost all my setup podcast list! At minimum you should be saving the list of subscribed podcasts either in the keychain or in some user subscription that the server can re download.Version: 2.9.16
✓ Still the best podcatcherIt may not have all the bells and whistles of other podcast apps, or jump on every new design trend, but Downcast is still to my mind the most solid, flexible option out there. There is a great benefit to something that doesn’t change for the sake of it and just does its job in a robust and intuitive way. iOS 13 introduced some display bugs but they have been quickly patched out..Version: 2.9.42
✓ Migrating to new phoneAfter irreparably smashing my old iPhone I’ve had to migrate to a new one. I’ve also decided not to restore a rolling backup that started some 10 years ago and configure from scratch. So, I thought, I’ll check what podcasting apps there are out there. The apple one be must have got better by now. And I’ve heard good things about Overcast. Well, it seems that downcast has spoiled me for all other podcasting apps cause there appears to be nothing that does everything that I “need” other than downcast. I mean, no one else has a full 2 pages of options for playlists, most of which I actually use! What about the ability to throw in my mp3 recordings of the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy tapes I once owned? Suffice it to say that I’m reinstalling Downcast on my new phone and I’ll just let it sort itself out because, of course, it syncs everything that matters to iCloud..Version: 2.10.3
✓ Great podcast appI love this app for listening to my podcasts. It’s very powerful and customizable. You can create multiple dynamic playlists, with lots of different ways to sort the podcasts. I particularly like that the playback speeds are customizable for each podcast, as is the number of episodes you keep for each podcast. I’ve been using it for 7+ years and it has always worked super well!.Version: 2.11.8
✓ My most used app everI’m really not sure how long I’ve used this app… I think since 2011. It’s a great podcast app and I have had no need to look for anything else. But recently I got an Apple Watch and was looking for a standalone watch app (this is not that, but where this leads is my review) and I was looking at podcast app reviews for other podcast apps and I was surprised to see the multitude of issues that users reported with other apps. I’ve used this app for over a decade and only rarely has there ever been a problem and the problem is almost always caused by my phone running out of storage and then the app not opening (I long ago discovered that if it gets stuck on the opening screen that I need to delete something because my phone is out of space… can’t claim the app is at fault for that). But yeah… made me glad that I’ve used downcast for the past 13 years instead of anything else..Version: 2.11.28
✓ Better than the default iOS appRead the title.Version: 2.8.9
✓ GreatBeen using this for years it’s as simple as you want it to be but also very highly featured. Very highly recommended..Version: 2.9.42
✓ Thank youI just want to thank you. This is the only podcast app I use. It is a feature complete, to me, it is perfect. I cannot see, but when I use this app, it feels like coming home. it is a tremendous comfort to me and it brings me many, many hours of joy. It helps me to reach out to others, so that I may experience the things they do. Thank you so much for making this app. It is a real blessing to me. Thank you. Thank you so much for another update....Version: 2.9.49
✓ Been a User for YearsI have been using Downcast for years and I mean years. It is the best app for listening to podcasts and organizing them. However, I hate I updated to the this very last update. I am so annoyed with the addition of this grey search bar fading when you go type the name of a episode or podcast. I can’t tell if this is a bug or if the app is getting stuck and that’s why the gray area appears when you go to search, but now I think the gray area is an intentional addition and I hate it. You have to close it out and it gets stuck, please remove this and go back to simple interface to search, I absolutely hate the gray fade out step and to close it. Leave well enough alone, simple really is best. I will echo others, the playlist is indeed helpful and yes you can sort the order of podcasts to play within the current playlist, but also having an option to also cue up random podcasts to play next, not in the current list would be a much welcome addition. In addition, I have 100s of podcasts, I really wish I could put a star by podcasts shows I really like and individual episodes I really liked. Currently I have to lock the individual episode I enjoy and for the actual Podcasts show I have to create a Go to Podcasts playlist of shows I really like and a “Try Out”playlist to see if I like or dislike the show. Could you please create a star or rating system for both the Podcasts and individual episodes for the individual user. Thanks!.Version: 2.11.24
✓ Love this appI have used this app faithfully for over 4 years now. I don’t even remember when I started to use it. But it’s been seem less and awesomeness. I don’t recall any glitches or imperfections. They always update and it just works. Very reliable. I have over 100 different podcasts on my list (I’m a driver) I listen usually at 2x speed but I can change. I can automatically download or do it manually it even has an awesome Apple Watch app that works great. I can control the app or listen through my watch ( I think- I always have my phone so I’m. It sure). But it displays the album art on phone and watch! This is one of those apps that I use so often and it works so well I never thought about leaving a review. But I highly recommend this time tested partner of mine.Version: 2.9.31
✓ Great for PodcastsNothing really beats it. Four stars because the sync with desktop always seems br0k3N and the Chromecast support is woeful, but otherwise the app is brilliant. Try it, you won't be dissapointed..Version: 2.9.16
✓ My go-to podcast managerI'll admit I've tried others but I keep coming back. It might not have all the bells and whistles of some other apps but it still has good features. It's also stable which is more than I can say for others I've tried. I also like the way it syncs settings over multiple devices if you want it to. Edit - The developer used to be very responsive but hasn't replied to the last 3 times I've contacted him re possible bugs Edit 2 - Im suspecting the app is now dead. The developer used to be very responsive but has since stopped responding to bug reports and beta testing requests. No tweets in a month. Parts of the website no longer work..Version: 2.9.35
✓ The bestI love downcast.Version: 2.11.27
✓ Still the one for meA solid, feature-rich app that has served me well for many years through many iOS versions. I’d like to be able to delete episodes from the player screen, and navigate to the episodes list from the player screen but these are minor wants..Version: 2.11.12
✓ SpectacularAfter Apple’s mad revamp of its in-built podcast app, I knew I needed a user-centric solution urgently. I tried several respected apps, but only this one ticks all the boxes. Whilst an option to star podcast episodes to create an ad hoc playlist would be great, I am nitpicking. Downcast has an interface that makes sense, a powerful playlist option to categorise podcasts, and it lets me mark episodes as unplayed unlike some alternatives. Worth the small price tag..Version: 2.9.57
✓ My favourite podcast appI have been using this app for years and it’s been the best app I have paid for. I know it’s tough out there when competing with other podcasts apps and I didn’t expect an update for ios13 but still delivering an shiny new update with dark mode compatibility. Very nice work guys..Version: 2.9.42
✓ Best podcast appGreat app and even better support..Version: 2.10.3
✓ CarPlay problem fixedThe CarPlay issue mentioned in my 23 September 2021 review has now been fixed thanks . Great app..Version: 2.11.3
✓ A very important piece of software.Downcast is my most used application. It keeps thousands of episodes organized for me in a pool of subscriptions that hits 100GB on my mobile at times. It also syncs with my laptop, my server, and with some massaging, my stable of various media players. Can I jump around and control an app processing a catalog that large on a mobile device seamlessly and quickly with the watch app? Yes. Is it for power users? Yeah. Is it for casual NPR listeners? Hell yeah. Is it for people that don't care? Obviously not. But I usually don't care for those people. Downcast is not just a podcatcher. It is a research tool, lifestyle app, and a seamless portal into the enormous and fertile world of decentralized multimedia. Sound Hyperbolic? My first ever review sounds preachy? Then find me a single app that comes close to this. Be careful though: you can lose your soul while searching..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Finally been updated, yay 😊Now Downcast has had its long awaited update it is back to being my favourite podcast app. After using it for a few days following the update I have had no crashes, which was what made me change before but I was never completely happy with any of the other podcast apps. This is the only app which has all the finicky features which I want. The main two being an overall play time count for playlists, and being able to clearly and easily distinguish between played and unplayed episodes in the podcasts history feed. I work a boring 8 hour factory job with a 2 hour commute, so I want to be able to see if I have enough content at a glance, and if I need to download extra I know if I’ve already listened to it. Thankyou, thankyou for finally releasing the much needed update, and hopefully we won’t need to wait as long for another in the future..Version: 2.9.21
✓ Best podcast appLove it. The swipe to shuffle is awesome. Great interface. Very easy to use..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Good AlternativeAs Apple doesn’t have a good podcast app this is what you want. Just does what it is supposed to and doesn’t advertise at you or ask you to rent the software. Well worth a look..Version: 2.11.9
✓ Wish I found this soonerWonderful app. It has become one of my most used and is fantastic for audiobooks too. Really pleased with the updates but would like to see a bookmark tool. Other than that I can't fault it. Update for 2017 - add bookmark function for goodness sake! Playback speed of 1.75x would be nice too. And the updates have created a volume bug when switching in and out of the app. Still, I honestly use this everyday and would highly recommend 👍.Version: 2.9.16
✓ I prefer it to OvercastFull featured, I particularly like the ability to set the start and end times for podcasts, which isn't available for Overcast. With this I skip the repetitive openings and closing of podcasts. Looking forward to Version 3. Have tipped the developer..Version: 2.9.16
✓ The best for podcast junkiesI listen to lots of podcasts (25 of them!) and create lots of playlists, many of which I keep for years. I’m also an experienced podcast producer. I find that the Downcast feature-set allows me to keep track of it all with very little fuss. After initial configuration it runs great on autopilot, and can be trusted with your archived podcast episodes. I also prefer the sound of the audio in this app because it generally has less bass and more treble. That’s the right mix for most folks with hearing loss and hearing aids such as me. I have been using Downcast for at least 8 years..Version: 2.9.51
✓ The best got betterSimply the best podcast app just got better, now that it works with Chromecast..Version: 2.8.16
✓ Fixed for iOS 13Latest update seems to have fixed the crashing that came with iOS 13!!! Would be nice to be able to dynamically reorder episodes in a playlist but otherwise I’ve been using it for years without issue..Version: 2.9.42
✓ WHAT!? (Updated)No obvious way to access the homepage to discover and add new podcasts, which wouldn’t be an obstacle for me if the search function worked (it doesn’t, at all). So now I’m caged into only one podcast with no clear option to add more. I’d regret this even if it were a freebie. So it’s back to Podbean, at least it worked and the price is right (free). UPDATE: I am amending my original review from one star to four on the basis of not being able to access the homepage was my own oversight after finally locating it with the “+” button, but still subtracting one star because the search function is still a bugger. My apologies to the good Downcast people. 🙃.Version: 2.10.3
✓ Great app - one extra feature pleaseI’ve been using downcast for many years, I love the layout and it’s reliability. Put the developers please include a function to sort the Global list by date. So we can most recently downloaded podcast first..Version: 2.9.49
✓ Love this app for several years (but battery killing me)I could not give this app anything less than 5 stars for all of the amazing use I got out of it. This app is simple, reliable and has been improved over the years. My only issue has been with the battery drain. Perhaps this is a necessity to get the data to know whether there are new podcasts available to download. But it feels like this just takes my iPhone down considerably. That said, this is the only complaint and I've used just about all of the major apps including Apple's Podcast app, Instacast, Overcast and others. But I am strongly considering Overcast because of the battery issue. Please address this if you can..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Love the playlist priorityThe Priority setting allow each new episodes to be sorted by preferred podcast so that news show are always on top of your playlist. Great feature!.Version: 2.9.57
✓ RecommendedIt works and works well. Good search, great file handling..Version: 2.9.43
✓ Consistently greatReally wonderful podcast app. Continues to be smooth and stable over the years that I’ve been using it..Version: 2.9.34
✓ PodcastsExcellent application for podcasts. Highly recommended..Version: 2.0.0
✓ Still love using this appIt may have minor issues but still the best podcast application. May need some minor improvements as car play sound lags a little at startup some times and the volume needs a little tweak, as it needs to be turned up high, then other sound are a lot louder to loud. Won’t stop me using it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.Version: 2.11.28
✓ Downcast is a powerful and capable app.I appreciate all of the many features that Downcast allows one to personalize podcast playlist, and other settings. I had been using stitcher for years, just because it was easy to access online besides in the iPhone app, but they recently closed. The only question questions I have are around linking my MacBook Air Downcast with the iPad Downcast in the cloud. It would be cool if they were synced. However, I am worried my iCloud will lose too much storage if the podcast go to iCloud. There is probably a solution I can figure out. Thanks, Downcast, Paul in Oregon.Version: 2.11.27
✓ Excellent App Missing Play Next QueueI’ve used this feature-rich app for a long time. It’s remarkably well laid out, highly customizable, and has everything I need *except* for a way to queue up episodes to play next. If you’re familiar with the app, you may be aware of a cumbersome workaround that get’s close to a Play Next queue (“locking” episodes and creating a playlist that shows locked episodes), but it’s a tedious process, and having to remember to later unlock episodes is a pain. I highly recommend this podcast app and look forward to labeling it a total package when this feature is implemented. Until then, I keep my eyes open for something that checks all the boxes..Version: 2.11.19
✓ Best Podcast AppI have tried so many Podcast aps trying to find one that did what I want it to. Finally!! I can set the speed for each podcast. The podcasts actually download automatically. The go into my playlist in the correct order. It actually starts again where o last stopped listening. I’ve only had the app crash once. So happy!.Version: 2.9.49
✓ Still my favourite podcast playerI’ve been using this for years. It’s still my favourite by a wide margin. If it’s your favourite don’t forget about the Support tip jar in the settings..Version: 2.11.28
✓ Falling behindThis is my primary podcasting up for its power user features. I used to love it and swear by it as it was stable and allowed me to have fine grain control on all aspects of my podcasting experience. Unfortunately, the app has become less stable and has not innovated in any way for quite some time. Other podcasting apps have been adding features and improvements to the UI. While the UI is functional here, it needs some redesign to bring it up with the current times. In terms of features, I'd like to see some form of podcast triage as Downcast is the app that occupies most space on my device with 6GB+ used due to the downloading of new episodes in the background. Although I can change new episode actions, the triage solution would work much better imo. Also, while I’m grateful the developer has released an update (despite being minor) the fact that it literally took 1 year to do this tells you this app is not really being supported. If you’re new I’d look at an alternative for now.Version: 2.9.18
✓ Perfect on iOS onlyHave beenUsing downcast for years and it is my favorite podcast app on the iPhone. It is especially beneficial for navigation through the different episodes while driving in my car. But, I just deleted Downcast from both of my Mac’s.It has always been very buggy and many times including recently it will delete a complete podcast and all episode’s when it syncs with the iOS version. I have to re-subscribe and download everything available and delete the previously viewed episodes. It’s not a problem with the specific podcast because I do not have any of that kind of issue with apples podcast player. Great for iOS and I will continue using, never again on macOS..Version: 2.9.61
✓ ExemplaryMakes getting and playing podcasts very straightforward. Many useful options, all logically organised and clearly described..Version: 2.9.12
✓ Podcasting satisfaction.I must have tried every podcast app out there and believe me when I tell you you cannot do better than Downcast. People cry out for new features and gimmicks but Downcast offers the most solid range of features in any app. They are intuitive and sensibly selected and above all functional. They add value to your podcast listening experience. To try and add some balance to this review I have been trying to think of something I don’t like about the app or desperately want as a feature and truthfully I can’t think of one thing. So well done Downcast. Full marks for making the best podcast app on the planet..Version: 2.9.39
✓ Great app, been great for a long timeGreat, simple to use, has never spat the dummy with an iOS update or app update and I've used it for several years now..Version: 2.9.11
✓ Best Podcast AppI Have used this app for years, my brother recommended it when I got my first iPhone and I cannot say a bad word about it. It makes finding and listening to podcasts an effortless task, thanks for the great app..Version: 2.9.34
✓ Downcast and I are best friends.We spend hours together. My favourite is that you can set global options like 1.25 speed, and save 2 unplayed episodes, but override that per podcast, so you can listen to your music podcasts at normal speed, or grab all podcasts for the title you are binging on, and reset it later. Love it..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Best Podcast App I’ve FoundThanks!.Version: 2.9.53
✓ Last update is excellent!I’ve been using Downcast for MANY years and it’s always been great but with a few foibles that have annoyed. This latest update (2.9.21) fixes a bunch of small annoyances plus adds some cool stuff. I’ve never reviewed before but wanted to give some kudos for making my favourite podcast player cooler!.Version: 2.9.21
✓ Go to appDoes everything a podcast app should. Love it..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Best podcast appI've used a few and this one nails it the best. The new iCloud syncing is the icing on cake.Version: 2.5.1
✓ Just worksDitched apple podcast years ago. Tried Downcast. Never had a reason to try anything else..Version: 2.11.13
✓ Should have been Apple's podcast appI just love it- it's the only podcasting app I use (and have used for many many mths)..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Brilliant daily driverI’ve used downcast for over ten years now and it’s superbly reliable. I can quickly subscribe and leave it at that, or deep dive into the settings. Podcast has 1 minute ad at the start every episode start 1 minute in every time. Or keep the last 10 unlistened episodes on your device. Super powerful but also quick to get started!.Version: 2.11.27
✓ Great for me (had been using iPod nano)I used to download podcasts on iTunes and transfer them to an iPod nano. Thought it would always be like that, because Apple’s podcast app isn’t intuitive. Downcast is a godsend, love it for downloading podcasts. I have about half my storage free on my 256GB iPhone, so it’s easy to keep all my podcasts downloaded and up to date. They aren’t out of date like they were on iPod, a lot of my favourite podcasts are current events (business, news). The immediacy is great. Can also control playback with the Apple Watch app, but in case the developer reads this, I would love to be able to control volume from the Apple Watch app too, and not have to switch to the Watch app “Now Playing”. 5 stars!.Version: 2.9.54
✓ Better way to listenMuch easier to use than Apples standard podcast app. I can listen to many episodes of one podcast in a row, sorting them by recent or oldest; or I can create a playlist with all my podcasts and listen to a mix sorted by date. I love the 30 sec go forward/back - always accessible quickly. Works well on Car Play. The search function isn’t as good as Podcast’s as it doesn’t seem to search in episode details, just in podcast titles. So if I’m looking for interviews with a certain guest on any podcast, I have ended up searching elsewhere. But great for actually listening..Version: 2.9.43
✓ So great!I gave up on apple’s built-in podcast app after being forced to update to ios11; imagine my surprise to discover that, with DOWNCAST, the ff/rw buttons on my smart watch, now skip 10 seconds instead of jumping all the way to the end or beginning of the track! Only a very slight exaggeration to describe this discovery as LIFECHANGING! Ad time on your podcast? BLIP gone! Oh crap what did that character just whisper on my audiobook (that’s right, import whole audiobooks with this app)? BLIP {repeats exactly what you missed} Best podcast app, bar none. THANK YOU (The “title card” (?) was stuck on one podcast I played a week ago, in the pop-up / widget / Control Center window?!? Restarted my phone, that fixed it).Version: 2.9.34
✓ A great balance of ease of use and flexibilityDowncast has been my podcast app of choice for years now. It's simple enough to set up and use, but lets me use different settings on my must-listen podcasts from the ones where I just want a recent episode now and then. The developer is responsive to big reports and generally very helpful. Strongly recommended..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Best for Playing Podcasts Without Fuss and BotherWant podcast which simply downloads entire podcast, sorts either ascending/descending, plays the cast in that order without having to mess with playlists or obscure settings. Have tried many other podcast apps. Some have amazing audio settings to eliminate dead-air and selectively boost volume for clarity (OverCast). DC has none of this But DC does not require that one add casts to some global playlist. A playlist which limited in the number of individual episodes that can be played. Pocket Casts sets this limit at 100 Have many podcasts each of which is over that number. Have several over 200. One (Skeptoid—check it out) with over 800 So keep coming back to Downcast with its clunky but clear interface, primitive audio and most importantly with straightforward and reliable podcast playing Would love to give 5-Stars, but lack of dead-air elimination does not allow. Downcast is, hands-down, the overall best podcast app.Version: 2.11.11
✓ Top NotchWell, I updated to IOS 11 and found the native podcast app effectively destroyed. Searching soon led me here, and it turns out I should have done this ages ago. Love the control it gives me. I particularly like: - the custom playlists - the various skip forward/back options - being able to import recordings into the app (so I can use it for more than just podcasts) - and being able to export podcast episodes from my phone to the pc (that’s the actual mp3 file, not just a link) What I don’t like: - the icon (too bold) Keep up the good work!.Version: 2.9.21
✓ Very user friendly and almost automatic for regular podcastsI actually used more highly rated similar apps before this one and can’t understand how the reviewers arrived at their recommendations. This is so much better..Version: 2.9.38
✓ Works great for iPhone but need a better Watch appIt’s a great app with a lot of features and settings that can be synced over cloud. However with the recent update on WatchOS 5, Apple’s Podcast app now lets you sync music to the watch. A feature I’ve always wanted from Downcast. I’m hopeful it will come one day. Thanks for all the great work on this app!.Version: 2.9.35
✓ Must have appAwesome app. All the features I need, and so reasonably priced..Version: 2.1.3
✓ PerfectFeature rich. It’s as if someone who really listens to podcasts put all the tools and needs into one program. Many podcasts have an ad tacked on at the end, but at a high volume. You can auto trim he playback start and stop per podcast. No more being woken up at the end of a podcast by someone shouting at you to get something delivered via their new app..Version: 2.11.9
✓ Great app - 1 suggestionSo far, this app is very nice. It’s well worth the price and I’ll probably use the tipping option in the future. I only have one suggestion to add. Certainly not worth taking out a star, so I maintain my 5 stars. There is a global setting for new episodes to be marked for download. This should have an override option per playlist. I have 3 playlists with all episodes of fiction drama podcasts starting from the beginning and working to the end. I don’t want to download new entries to those. I only want automatic downloads to my main Queue, which has a variety of podcasts in one playlist. I don’t see any way to override the automatic download setting for this one playlist..Version: 2.9.43
✓ Love the app but gets out of syncBeen using this app for years but lately if I stop a podcast next time I come back to keep listening to a podcast it’s starts a few minutes earlier than where I left it, so I need to fast forward to catch up to where I left off..Version: 2.11.28
✓ Solid and reliable BUT needs data space managementLove the app but really needs data space management tool where you can view stats in space usage and manage from there Also, allowing the export of multiple podcast episodes in one go from said management screen would help.Version: 2.9.58
✓ Good featuresPlease add a 0.75 playback speed.Version: 2.11.21
✓ Works and is easy.An app for podcasts should be easy, right? Well apart from Downcast no. This is only podcast app I used that is simple, always works, isn’t stuffed with useless features that you don’t need. You find a podcast you like...you subscribe...it updates... No silly marketing stuff, forums, funky graphics, you might like this try this. Just works well..Version: 2.9.50
✓ FantasticBeen using this app for years, it doesn't exactly what all podcast apps should do, always making adjusts and take recommendations from users as well. Long may it continue!!!.Version: 2.9.16
✓ Great app that is packed with useful featuresThis is an excellent application for podcast management. You can synchronize your playlists between your Mac and your iPhone and it supports a lot of useful features the more you poke around the more things useful you will find. It is definitely good for intermediate to advanced users. Plus I really like the support a back catalogue: you can import your files from your computer that are no longer hosted on podcast servers if you have previously downloaded them..Version: 2.9.52
✓ IPhone stapleMy only current gripe is the ‘back’ button in the top left is too small and difficult to hit..Version: 2.9.21
✓ This app is sickBest podcast app around, I have used it for 4+ plus, better than any others I’ve tried.Version: 2.9.32
✓ Just Brilliant!Excellent featured and functionality..Version: 2.9.16
✓ ExcellentI’ve used Downcast for several years and have found it to be one of the best. The options are extensive, and any small issues have been dealt with quickly. I would highly recommend this podcast player..Version: 2.11.27
✓ My favourite podcast app!I switched over to downcast in 2014 from the iOS default app and haven’t looked back since! The app is reliable and stable; media management works great (including no episodes deleted or subscriptions dropped like the default iOS podcast app does), listening experience is great with multiple options for speed, multiple skip or rewind options, streaming, etc: CarPlay works great, and Downcast even has granular listening and media management settings that you can either set globally or per podcast feed. For almost ten years now the app allows me to quickly set up my listening preferences, and for ten years the app has never let me down. Downcast is great!!!.Version: 2.11.27
✓ Absolutely Awesome!Words cannot describe how awesome this app is.....but it would be a pretty boring review without using any....so here I go.....Downcast is the bees knees!! Forget using the built in music app for podcasts....Downcast is the one! If you are like me and subscribe to many podcasts, then things have got a lot simpler. No longer do you need to manually select podcasts for download, that is all taken care of in the app....the layout and controls are great and the look and feel excellent. I have tried other apps like this but none have come close.....well worth the 5 stars! Get it now!.Version: 2.7.1
✓ Unbeatable!I’ve been using Downcast for years but on the purchase of a new phone/platform, I thought I’d “cast” (groan: sorry!) for an alternative. Needless to say I couldn’t find anything even remotely as good. The unique combination of features includes playlists, playback speed which can be varied based on programme or list; skips, downloadable, Apple Watch compatibility... Well worth £3 (at time of writing) - don’t mess about with the others for the sake of a coffee!.Version: 2.9.56
✓ Downcast is all you need for Podcasts!I have been using Downcast for over 5+ years, and it is the only Podcast software I use! It is so easy, and the it provides the User a robust amount of app Settings that allows them to customize their listening experience to what best meets their needs. Some of the podcast I listen too require Passwords, and the “Downcast” App makes it very easy for the User to access their paid podcasts using the Username/Password features. I give the App 5-Stars because I think it is by far the best podcasting App out there. But, it is not perfect - as if I could add of change one thing, I would make the Search for new podcasts feature more robust and show more podcasts than what it provides by default. Sometimes if you do not have the RSS URL link, searching for popular podcasts may not show up in the “Search for new podcast” features. Even though this is annoying, what “Downcast” does overall - this little annoying issue isn’t enough for me not to still give the Overall App 5-Stars. If you want a very customizable podcast listening experience, you cannot go wrong with using this App. Again - I use this App everyday and it really has stood the test of time!! This is my one and o lt podcast listening software experience, and I want to thank the Developers for their awesome work on the App..Version: 2.11.27
✓ DowncastDowncast is a great program. Over the last six months the developer has been hard to contact but apart from that it works well. Also has good VoiceOver support..Version: 2.9.16
✓ Best feature set for power users, but....I've been using this app on and off for 2~3 years. Usually interchanged with Overcast. Overcast's polish has always been much better than anyone's else's but its feature set is weaker than Downcast. For a while feature set (queue for download vs queue for stream, chromecast) and better management interface has won over overcast's polish. Now however, particularly with the batter drain issue; which they claim to have fixed but clearly haven't, is making this app unusable. I can't play podcasts for too long without power connected to the phone, and if I need to be away from an outlet I better not use this app and it better not be on in the background or eat my battery alive. I'm on an iPhone 6 with a new battery, not that that was the issue in the first place because you could feel how hot the phone was getting even though it was locked and playing downcast in the background. I'm switching to overcast because I can't have this keep happening. Fix the issue downcast, or I'm staying with overcast..Version: 2.9.16
✓ The only podcast app you need!I’ve been using Downcast for years and it is everything I need it to be. The UI, while maybe not as “pretty” as some others, is highly intuitive, practical, and allows for a high degree of flexibility in how episodes are downloaded, organized and played back. I love having variable playback speeds and being able to customize media skip intervals, so you can quickly get past any ads/commercials within a podcast with a single gesture. There are no pop up ads, and in my experience it’s super light on battery usage. Overall a powerhouse of an app and in my opinion should be a no-brainer for the dedicated podcast listener..Version: 2.9.42
✓ Kendra SchaberI have used this app off and on for the last two years or so. I sometimes run into bugs with Downcast. The latest of which is that I’m having it update some of my podcast feeds but not update the actual podcast itself during the times when I would refresh all feeds. I think it’s a bug with the latest update because I have not incountered it before this update. I find it annoying because I have even delieted one feed, resubscribed to that same feed, have it work good once but not refresh itself except to update the publishing date. I rated Downcast a 4 star rating because of my luck with strange bugs with this app..Version: 2.9.40
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