![]() ![]() But the sync works so smoothly that, if you listen to your podcast on multiple devices (Android, iOS, and the Web) then it’s worth having it. It will auto- sync your progress across all devices.īut this ‘cloud sync’ feature comes with a one-time $9 fees (14 days trial). Pocket Cast supports cloud-based syncing, which means, you can easily listen to your podcast on any device right from the place you left off. This one is the biggest reason to choose Pocket Cast over Podcast Addict. But, on the other hand, Pocket Cast can’t be used as a separate media player. So, if you use Podcast Addict, then you do not have to download a separate Audiobook player app. The advantage of using a podcast app as an audiobook player is that - you get features like variable playback speed, sleep timer, fast forward/backward etc. But if you listen to a lot of audiobooks then, you’ll be glad to know, that you can use Podcast Addict as a media player as well. This one may not be everyone’s cup of tea. This is a bummer for people, who often trying out new podcasts. That’s in Pocket Cast, you can only listen to episodes after you subscribed to it. Right? And while all other podcast apps (including Podcast Addict) lets you do that, strangely there is no such option in Pocket cast. While trying out a new podcast, it does make sense to listen to few of its episodes, before you finally subscribe to it. It’s easier to try new podcasts in Podcast Addict. However, this option is kind of hidden in the Podcast Addict, as you have to look for a small plus sign at the bottom. Things are also more intuitive in it.įor instance to find a new podcast in Pocket Cast app, simply swipe to the right and tap on Discover option. While Podcast Addict has an ordinary interface Pocket cast, on the other hand, comes with beautiful Material Design. This is where Pocket Cast outshine Podcast Addict. Thus making this application a big pricey. On the other hand, Pocket Cast requires a one-time payment of $4. But if you don’t like ads, you can remove it by paying $3. Obviously, the dev has to make money someway and they do this with in-app ads. You can use every feature in the app without paying a single penny. Thanks to its freemium model, Podcast addict has become the most downloaded app in Google Play. Podcast Addict is Free (Ad supported)| Pocket cast is $4 (with no free trial) But only when you start using these apps, you’ll notice the actual difference. provide an interface to listen to your favorite podcast. Overall, on the surface, there is not much difference. And yes, you can also Import/export your podcast in OBML file. You can search for a podcast by its name/RSS feeds or discover new ones from the list of trending podcasts. ![]() Since both – Pocket cast and Podcast Addict, are essentially a podcast player, it’s obvious that they are going to share some common features.įor instance, both apps support– variable playback speed, sleep timer, jump to few sec, save episodes to SD card and auto-download of podcast etc etc. The company has been on a buying spree recently - Automattic also purchased Tumblr from Verizon in 2019, and acquired the Day One journal app just last month.Similarities between Pocket cast and Podcast Addict ![]() Pocket Casts' new owner is Automattic, an American internet company that is best known for its blogging service (Automattic also contributes code to the self-hosted version of WordPress), Gravatar cross-site avatars, and several popular WordPress plugins. In December 2020, the radio group decided to sell off Pocket Casts by September 30, 2021. Around a year later, Pocket Casts became a free app and introduced an optional paid subscription with 10GB of cloud storage for audio content and desktop/web apps. Pocket Casts was previously purchased in 2018 by a group of public radio organizations, including NPR, This American Life, WNYC Studios and WBEZ Chicago. We will explore building deep integrations with and Pocket Casts, making it easier to distribute and listen to podcasts." Automattic said in its blog post, "As part of Automattic, Pocket Casts will continue to provide you with the features needed to enjoy your favorite podcasts (or find something new). The app's co-founders, Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson, will continue to lead development. Automattic announced on July 16th that it had acquired the parent company of Pocket Casts. ![]()
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