App Detail » Downcast

What's New

• Fixes issue with "Select/Deselect" button text when editing a list of episodes
• Fixes issue with using Siri to start a playlist called "News"

App Description

A powerful, complete, and easy to use podcast player that will help you manage and listen to podcasts the way you want to.

Now with CarPlay support!

"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
• Continue podcast downloads in the background*
• Browse and download older podcast episodes
• Auto-refresh podcast feeds
• Settings for auto-download and episode retention
• Import and export podcast feeds via OPML
• Import supported audio/video media files
• Support for password-protected podcasts
• Create and edit "smart" playlists
• View podcast details and episode show notes
• Rename podcast titles

iCloud Syncing with other iOS devices or Macs**
• Podcast subscriptions
• Playlists
• Settings
• Episode information

Playback Features
• Video and audio AirPlay support
• .5x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x, 2.25x, 2.5x and 3x speed playback
• Chapters support for enhanced podcasts
• Stream episodes without downloading
• Playback control from external devices
• Bluetooth devices
• Headphone remote controls
• Devices connected via Lightning/dock connector
• View embedded images in podcast episodes
• Gesture support
• Sleep timer
• Google Cast™ Ready

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For support, please search our support site at http://support.downcastapp.com or email us at [email protected]!

For the latest information about Downcast, please follow @downcastapp on Twitter!

* Per iOS restrictions

** iCloud syncing with Macs requires Downcast for Mac, which is a separate purchase from the Mac App Store

App Changes

• June 24, 2011 New version 2.0.5
• June 24, 2011 New version 2.0.6
• July 08, 2011 New version 2.0.7
• July 20, 2011 New version 2.0.8
• August 06, 2011 New version 2.0.10
• August 11, 2011 New version 2.0.11
• August 23, 2011 New version 2.0.12
• September 03, 2011 New version 2.1.0
• September 17, 2011 New version 2.1.1
• September 21, 2011 New version 2.1.2
• October 23, 2011 New version 2.1.3
• December 06, 2011 New version 2.5.0
• December 17, 2011 New version 2.5.1
• January 05, 2012 New version 2.5.2
• January 09, 2012 New version 2.5.3
• February 01, 2012 New version 2.5.4
• February 09, 2012 New version 2.5.5
• February 23, 2012 New version 2.5.6
• March 15, 2012 New version 2.5.7
• March 28, 2012 New version 2.6.0
• April 06, 2012 New version 2.7.0
• April 20, 2012 New version 2.7.1
• June 09, 2012 New version 2.7.2
• June 22, 2012 New version 2.7.3
• July 10, 2012 New version 2.7.4
• July 30, 2012 New version 2.7.5
• August 08, 2012 New version 2.7.6
• August 22, 2012 New version 2.7.7
• September 22, 2012 New version 2.7.8
• October 01, 2012 New version 2.7.9
• October 12, 2012 New version 2.7.10
• October 31, 2012 New version 2.7.11
• November 15, 2012 New version v2.7.12
• November 21, 2012 New version 2.7.13
• December 06, 2012 New version 2.7.14
• January 09, 2013 New version 2.7.15
• January 19, 2013 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
• January 21, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
• January 31, 2013 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
• February 04, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
• February 14, 2013 New version 2.8.0
• February 28, 2013 New version 2.8.1
• March 14, 2013 New version 2.8.2
• April 13, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
• April 15, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
• May 12, 2013 New version 2.8.3
• July 08, 2013 New version 2.8.4
• August 01, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
• August 01, 2013 New version 2.8.5
• August 04, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
• August 16, 2013 New version 2.8.6
• August 19, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
• August 29, 2013 New version 2.8.7
• September 19, 2013 New version 2.8.8
• September 20, 2013 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
• October 09, 2013 New version 2.8.9
• October 21, 2013 New version 2.8.10
• October 22, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
• October 28, 2013 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
• October 30, 2013 New version 2.8.11
• November 01, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
• November 04, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
• November 19, 2013 New version 2.8.12
• November 19, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
• November 22, 2013 New version 2.8.13
• November 25, 2013 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
• November 29, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
• November 30, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
• December 12, 2013 New version 2.8.14
• January 27, 2014 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
• January 28, 2014 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
• March 08, 2014 New version 2.8.15
• March 15, 2014 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
• March 16, 2014 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
• April 01, 2014 New version 2.8.16
• April 06, 2014 New version 2.8.17
• April 09, 2014 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
• April 12, 2014 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
• April 29, 2014 New version 2.8.18
• July 23, 2014 New version 2.8.19
• September 23, 2014 New version 2.8.20
• October 12, 2014 New version 2.8.21
• October 18, 2014 New version 2.8.22
• October 27, 2014 New version 2.8.23
• November 03, 2014 New version 2.8.24
• November 08, 2014 New version 2.8.25
• November 20, 2014 New version 2.8.26
• December 03, 2014 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
• December 18, 2014 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
• February 06, 2015 New version 2.8.27
• March 06, 2015 New version 2.8.28
• April 27, 2015 New version 2.8.29
• May 07, 2015 New version 2.8.30
• May 16, 2015 New version 2.8.31
• June 04, 2015 New version 2.8.32
• June 15, 2015 New version 2.8.33
• July 05, 2015 New version 2.8.34
• August 01, 2015 New version 2.8.36
• August 27, 2015 New version 2.9.0
• September 16, 2015 New version 2.9.1
• September 21, 2015 New version 2.9.2
• November 15, 2015 New version 2.9.3
• November 23, 2015 New version 2.9.4
• December 01, 2015 New version 2.9.5
• December 06, 2015 New version 2.9.6
• December 16, 2015 New version 2.9.7
• January 10, 2016 New version 2.9.8
• January 29, 2016 New version 2.9.9
• February 24, 2016 New version 2.9.11
• March 13, 2016 New version 2.9.12
• July 11, 2016 New version 2.9.14
• August 10, 2016 New version 2.9.16
• June 14, 2019 New version 2.9.41
• October 15, 2019 New version 2.9.42
• November 19, 2019 New version 2.9.43
• July 15, 2020 New version 2.9.52
• October 23, 2020 New version 2.9.56
• November 12, 2020 New version 2.9.57
• December 10, 2020 New version 2.9.58
• September 16, 2023 New version 2.11.25
• October 04, 2023 New version 2.11.26
• November 03, 2023 New version 2.11.27