Detailed Review
A powerful, simple, award-winning podcast player. Featured by the App Store as Editor's Choice and critically acclaimed by The Verge, TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, AppAdvice, and more. No big company or VC funding here — Overcast is the only major podcast app written by a single person. The Verge: “The best podcast app for the iPhone” 9to5Mac: "Overcast is the best podcast app that I’ve ever used” AppAdvice: "Our favorite podcast client" Six Colors: "My podcast player of choice" The Sweet Setup: “Overcast is our favorite” Cult of Mac: “It’s the best podcast app out there” TIME: “Overcast lives up to its lofty claims” iMore: "My personal favorite" TechCrunch: “There is no reason why you should still be using the Podcasts app over Overcast” Overcast is a modern, fully featured audio podcast app with many useful features in a simple, intuitive interface: - Smart Speed saves time without distorting the audio or sounding unnatural. - Voice Boost makes every podcast the same volume with a broadcast-quality remastering engine. - Download podcasts for playing anytime, even offline. - Search and browse for new podcasts, plus get personalized recommendations. - Create custom Playlists with smart filters and per-podcast priorities, and rearrange the list whenever you want. - Receive optional notifications when new episodes arrive. - Subscribe to a podcast, or just add an episode: try new shows without committing. - Sleep timer automatically stops playback after any time interval you set. - Apple Watch app with standalone playback and cellular streaming. - CarPlay support. And Overcast has world-class privacy, with no third-party analytics, ad services, or tracking code. Overcast is funded by ads that promote other podcasts. If you choose to purchase Overcast Premium to hide these ads, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Privacy policy: https://overcast.fm/privacy Terms of use: https://overcast.fm/terms Proudly made in New York.
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User Reviews
Fantastic player that is consistently updated. If it doesn't fit your mental model at first, give it a shot for a week. I really think it's the best one out there. The best podcast player, bar none. Fantastic player that is consistently updated. If it doesn't fit your mental model at first, give it a shot for a week. I really think it's the best one out there.
Marco continues to make Overcast a solid app that is a joy to use. I’m a fan of his iOS 26 implementation as well. It’s an app I use everyday and pay for gladly. I use it on my phone and with CarPlay on my long commutes home. My favorite podcast app Marco continues to make Overcast a solid app that is a joy to use. I’m a fan of his iOS 26 implementation as well. It’s an app I use everyday and pay for gladly. I use it on my phone and with CarPlay on my long commutes home.
I have used this app every day for nearly 5 years and have never looked back at Apple Podcasts. It does everything I want and more. I look forward to listening to shows every day. My only regret is not downloading this app earlier. Never going back! I have used this app every day for nearly 5 years and have never looked back at Apple Podcasts. It does everything I want and more. I look forward to listening to shows every day. My only regret is not downloading this app earlier.
I’ve been an avid podcast listener since 2010 and this is my favorite app for it. Great features, easy to use and very customizable. Smart playlists are what initially really got me hooked but they keep adding more features as well. Great podcast app I’ve been an avid podcast listener since 2010 and this is my favorite app for it. Great features, easy to use and very customizable. Smart playlists are what initially really got me hooked but they keep adding more features as well.
Thank you for listing customer feedback and updating the app accordingly. Still the best podcast app Thank you for listing customer feedback and updating the app accordingly.
App Details
Developer
Overcast Radio, LLC
Platform
iosRating
Last Updated
12/4/2025
