Downcast
Universal

Description

Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to sync with iTunes.

"Downcast Is the Best Podcast Downloader and Player for iPhone" - Lifehacker

"Downcast: Probably The Best Podcast Downloader for iPad and iPhone" - Wired Gadget Lab

Subscription Features
+ Search, subscribe to and download audio and video podcasts of any size
+ Manually subscribe to podcasts via URL
+ Download podcasts automatically (including resuming downloads)
+ Continue podcast downloads in background (per iOS restrictions)
+ Browse and download older podcast episodes
+ Auto-update podcast feeds based on schedule or location
+ Settings for auto-download and episode retention (globally and per-podcast)
+ Import and export podcast feeds via OMPL
+ Support for password-protected feeds
+ Create and edit "smart" playlists
+ View podcast details and episode show notes
+ Rename podcasts with long or unwieldy names

iCloud Syncing
+ Sync podcast subscriptions, playlists, settings and episode information with other iOS devices via iCloud

Playback Features
+ Video and audio AirPlay support
+ Play audio in the background (for supported devices)
+ .5x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x and 3x speed playback*
+ Chapters support for enhanced podcasts
+ Stream episodes without downloading
+ Control audio with Bluetooth or other headphone remote controls
+ View embedded images in podcast episodes
+ Gesture support
+ Sleep timer

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If you encounter a bug or have a feature request please send an email to support@downcastapp.com or contact us on Twitter @DowncastApp. Thanks!

* See the following Help article for an explanation of play speeds: http://support.downcastapp.com/customer/portal/articles/476114-playback-speeds

What's new in version 2.8.3

+ Dropped support for iOS 4 (Downcast now requires iOS 5 or later)
+ Fixed problem that could cause podcast artwork to disappear
+ Support for sharing to Google+
+ Improved refresh status bar on iPhone
+ Various bug fixes and accessibility improvements

Screenshots

Recommended by Adam Christianson

Version 2.7.2 – June 28 at 08:33 PM

Recommended by Jacob Rush

Version 2.7.8 – September 27 at 11:54 AM

I use this daily but I find its interface navigation to be unnecessarily complex.
But it works as advertised.

Faved by R. Bruce Jones

Version 2.7.8 – September 28 at 10:35 AM

Gotta have this

Faved by Alirio Ferreira

Version 2.7.8 – September 28 at 06:41 PM

Faved by Rick Cartwright

Version 2.7.8 – September 28 at 06:49 PM

My preferred podcast app. It works so good. The sync seems to be a bit slow, but good otherwise.

Faved by Randy Humes

Version 2.7.8 – September 28 at 10:40 PM

anyone prefer instacast over downcast?

Faved by Christopher Morse

Version 2.7.8 – September 29 at 08:30 AM

Recommended by Tim

Version 2.7.8 – September 29 at 08:50 AM

Recommended by Geoff

Version 2.7.8 – September 29 at 09:06 AM

Recommended by John Beamer

Version 2.7.8 – September 30 at 10:00 AM

Overall the best way to consume podcasts. I like I can set smart playlist. The sync between iPad and iPhone needs.

Recommended by Ron

Version 2.7.8 – October 1 at 12:54 AM

Faved by Jared Apperson

Version 2.7.8 – October 1 at 11:41 AM

Faved by Roland Mancuso

Version 2.7.8 – October 1 at 05:04 PM

One thing really made this app stand out... the ability to change the "next track" and "previous track" buttons to function as "skip forward" and "skip back." Now if I'm not paying attention, I can skip back 30 seconds (or whatever) without taking my phone out of my pocket.

Recommended by Edwin Hendriks

Version 2.7.8 – October 2 at 02:12 AM

Way better than the Apple one.

Faved by Marie C

Version 2.7.8 – October 2 at 09:48 PM