If you\u2019re short of time and need to quickly settle down on a podcast app, look no further than Overcast. Wrapped around with a\u00a0basic design, it packs a different features that make it the only best podcast app for iOS.<\/p>\n
![\"10](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-345.png\")
<\/p>\n
For starters, it gives chance you to search, browse and download podcasts for offline listening. The discovery platform lets you find trending podcasts through Twitter. Maybe the feature is \u201cSmart Speed<\/strong>\u201c, which automatically adjusts the play speed to save time. The \u201cVoice Boost<\/strong>\u201d feature\u00a0improves voice and reduces the background noise. You can create \u201cSmart Playlists<\/strong>\u201c, so you can prioritize and add multiple podcasts to a list and then listen to it in one go. Playback can be controlled via\u00a0EarPods<\/strong>\u00a0so you don\u2019t have to error around with your phone every time you want to play\/pause. It also has an\u00a0Apple Watch app and CarPlay support.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest update brings support for widgets, rich notifications and a\u00a0few 3D Touch specific actions. The free version of Overcast is ad-supported and the premium version is available as a $9.99\/year subscription.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n Install:\u00a0<\/strong>(Free<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, ad-supported)<\/p>\n Downcast is powerful podcast app available for the iPhone which lets you search, browse and download podcasts for offline listening. It ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to other features as well. For example, you can create \u201cSmart Playlists<\/strong>\u201c,\u00a0speed up playback<\/strong>, control playback via\u00a0EarPods<\/strong>\u00a0and set a sleep timer. It additionally offers an Apple\u00a0Watch app and CarPlay support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It is support for\u00a0iCloud syncing<\/strong>\u00a0with other iOS devices, and even with a Mac. Downcast has a paid Mac app which can sync your podcast subscriptions, playlists and other settings.<\/p>\n Install<\/strong>: ($2.99<\/a><\/strong><\/span>)<\/p>\n Pocket Cast is another powerful podcast app for iPhone which often goes nip and tuck with Overcast. It breaks down the sections into featured, trending & popular, so you can never run short of great podcast recommendations. Similar its competitors, it features the option to control\u00a0playback speed, boost volume<\/strong>\u00a0for better clarity and\u00a0trim silence<\/strong>\u00a0automatically, so you can save yourself some time. It supports many\u00a0iPad-specific<\/strong>\u00a0features like SlideOver,\u00a0Split View\u00a0and\u00a0Picture-in-Picture.<\/p>\n You can control the playback from the comfort of your Apple Watch or CarPlay. You can additionally create a\u00a0Pocket Casts sync account<\/strong>\u00a0wherein you can sync your podcast subscriptions, playback progress and other settings to the cloud and restore whenever required. If you are powerful on listening to podcasts on your desktop, it also offers a\u00a0web-based version<\/strong>\u00a0for a one-time purchase of $9.<\/p>\n Install<\/strong>: ($3.99<\/a><\/strong><\/span>)<\/p>\n Castro by Supertop is a clean-looking and rich podcast player for iPhone. Castro prides itself in bringing along new concepts like \u201cEpisode Triage\u201d.\u00a0Episode Triage<\/strong>\u00a0takes a little bit different approach to\u00a0how\u00a0you listen to new podcasts by featuring three different sections such as queue, inbox, and archive. we subscribe to a lot of podcasts and might not need to hear each and every episode. This\u00a0different categorization<\/strong>\u00a0by Castro can greatly help to reduce the subscription clutter and make it manageable.<\/p>\n It has some features like\u00a0rich notifications, a sleep-timer, dark mode and CarPlay<\/strong>\u00a0support. It even offers an\u00a0iMessage<\/strong>\u00a0app, so you can quickly share recently played episodes. Unfortunately, now it\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have an Apple Watch and iPad app.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n Install<\/strong>: ($3.99<\/a><\/strong><\/span>)<\/p>\n The early beginnings of TuneIn Radio date way back to 2002 when it was known as RadioTime. Now, it gives chance you to listen over\u00a0100,000<\/strong>\u00a0radio stations across various types including sports, news, music \u00a0you name it. The TuneIn Radio app lets you search for stations, podcasts and audiobooks.\u00a0It lets you set a\u00a0sleep timer and favourite stations<\/strong>\u00a0for quick access.<\/p>\n It has an\u00a0Apple Watch<\/strong>\u00a0app and support for\u00a0CarPlay<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Google Chromecast.<\/strong>\u00a0The free version of TuneIn radio is supported with banner advertisements. The premium version does away with advertisements and gives access to exclusive radio stations, all for a monthly subscription of $9.99.<\/p>\n Install<\/strong>: (Free<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, with in-app purchases)<\/p>\n Acast find new podcasts quickly with the help of curated listings or you can browse through various categories. You can\u00a0stream podcasts or download<\/strong>\u00a0them for offline listening. It also offers a subscription program called \u201cShow Pass<\/strong>\u201d that unlocks access to premium content starting $1.99\/month.<\/p>\n Install<\/strong>: (Free<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, with in-app purchases)<\/p>\n Stitcher Radio is an award-winning online radio service that provides free streaming of audio shows and podcasts which is founded in 2008. Stitcher Radio for iOS delivers personalized content, lets you \u201cstitch<\/strong>\u201d (read: create) custom playlists and stream\/download from over\u00a065,000<\/strong>\u00a0sources. It supports\u00a0Apple CarPlay<\/strong>\u00a0and has integrations with over 50 car entertainment systems including Ford, BMW, Jaguar and more. The premium version brings ad-free listening and unlocks access to exclusive content.<\/p>\n Download<\/strong>: (Free<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, with in-app purchases)<\/p>\n iCatcher is used to search, subscribe and\u00a0stream\/download<\/strong>\u00a0podcasts. We can create\u00a0custom playlists<\/strong>\u00a0with numerous filters,\u00a0set playback speed<\/strong>\u00a0among several other options. It also offers an\u00a0Apple Watch and an iPad app<\/strong>. It is a solid podcast player with lots of customizable options and will set you back about $2.99.<\/p>\n2.Downcast<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
![\"10](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-286.png\")
<\/p>\n3.Pocket Casts<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
![\"10](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-269.png\")
<\/p>\n4.Castro: Podcast Player<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
![\"10](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4-247.png\")
<\/p>\n5.TuneIn Radio<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
![\"10](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-226.png\")
<\/p>\n6. Acast<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
7. Stitcher Radio<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
8.iCatcher! Podcast Player<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n