Podcast Apps: ranks 51–55

• 55 tools ranked
• Updated Oct 2026
• Researched from official sources
• Compare tools in this directory

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Ranks 51–55 of 55 tools, best first

1. 51
   C
   Castaway 3.4

   Best forFree Android listeners wanting simple syncing

   A free Android podcast player with syncing, offline downloads, and no ads or trackers.

   • Cross-device sync
   • Offline downloads

   Free plan Our Castaway verdict → + Compare Visit Castaway
   3.4/10★★☆☆☆

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2. 52
   
   Newsboat 3.3

   Best forTerminal-based RSS and podcast users

   A focused terminal RSS reader with useful podcast downloading, not a mobile-first app.

   • Private feed support
   • Offline downloads

   Free plan Our Newsboat verdict → + Compare Visit Newsboat
   3.3/10★★☆☆☆

   Visit Newsboat
3. 53
   
   Outcast 3.1

   Best forApple Watch users wanting standalone podcast playback

   A focused Apple Watch podcast player with downloads, streaming, and playback controls.

   • Offline downloads

   Our Outcast verdict → + Compare Visit Outcast
   3.1/10★★☆☆☆

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4. 54
   
   Mixcloud Live 3.0

   Best forCreators running paid live audio and video streams

   A paid live-streaming hub for creators who need music licensing, chat, and monetization.

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   3.0/10★★☆☆☆

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5. 55
   C
   CPod 3.0

   Best forDesktop users seeking a minimal open-source podcast player

   CPod offers desktop podcast listening across Windows, macOS, and Linux, but is unmaintained.

   Free plan Our CPod verdict → + Compare Visit CPod
   3.0/10★★☆☆☆

   Visit CPod

No tools match those filters.

Compare at a glance

#	Tool	Free plan	Paid from	Supported platforms	Offline downloads	Score
51	CCastaway	Yes	Free	Android	Yes	3.4
52	Newsboat	Yes	Free	Linux and macOS; also tested on FreeBSD	Yes	3.3
53	Outcast	No		iPhone and Apple Watch	Yes	3.1
54	Mixcloud Live	No	$11.25/mo			3.0
55	CCPod	Yes	Free	Windows, macOS, Linux		3.0

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update