Reliable offline downloads
Spotify's offline mode is tied to your subscription and can be inconsistent for podcasts. Here, offline downloads are a core promise — not an afterthought.
Spotify alternative · podcast-first · 100% free
Podcasts deserve their own app. This one is free.
Spotify mixes your podcasts with music, uses your data for ads, and buries the features serious listeners need. The Podcast App is built only for podcasts — offline downloads that work, AI summaries, no ads, and no subscription required.
What do my podcasts say about the future of remote work?
Brain synthesizes answers from your full listening history — not just one episode. Spotify has no equivalent feature.
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Spotify has no Brain equivalent. Ask questions across everything you've listened to — free to try.
Why switch
What a dedicated podcast player gives you that Spotify does not.
A queue that makes sense
Podcast queues and music queues are different things. A dedicated app keeps them separate, so your listening plan stays coherent instead of mixed up.
Chapters, skip silence, and podcast-first design
Chapters, adjustable speed, skip silence, sleep timer, and Android Auto are built in as first-class features — not buried inside a music-first interface designed for a different use case.
How to move
Getting your shows into The Podcast App.
Search for your shows directly
The Podcast App has a comprehensive catalog sourced from public RSS feeds. The fastest path is to search for each show you follow and subscribe. Most shows you listen to on Spotify will be available.
- Search by show name or host.
- Browse by category to rediscover shows.
- Most independent and major network shows are available.
RSS-powered catalog
Content is sourced from public RSS feeds, covering the vast majority of podcasts available anywhere.
Start with the player, add Brain later
You do not need to decide about AI features on day one. The free player earns trust first — reliable downloads, clean queue, and all the playback controls you need. Brain is there when you are ready.
- Core player is free with no ads.
- No account required to start listening.
- Upgrade to Premium for Podcast Brain when it makes sense.
No pressure to upgrade
The free tier is genuinely good. Premium adds AI features for listeners who want to go deeper.
FAQ
Common questions about switching from Spotify.
How do I switch from Spotify to a dedicated podcast app?
Spotify does not support OPML export natively, but you can manually search for your subscriptions in The Podcast App or use a third-party tool to export your Spotify podcast follows. Once imported, you get a dedicated player built entirely around podcasts.
Why switch from Spotify to a dedicated podcast app?
Spotify is a music-first platform. Its podcast experience lacks reliable offline downloads, granular queue control, chapters, and skip silence that dedicated podcast apps offer. If podcasts are a significant part of your listening, a dedicated app built entirely around that use case will feel noticeably different.
Does The Podcast App have all the shows I follow on Spotify?
The Podcast App sources content from public RSS feeds, which covers the vast majority of podcasts. Shows that are Spotify-exclusive may not be available, but most independent and major network shows will be.
Is The Podcast App free?
Yes. The core player — offline downloads, queue control, chapters, CarPlay, Android Auto, and speed controls — is completely free with no ads. Premium unlocks Podcast Brain AI features for $4.99/month.
What makes The Podcast App better than Spotify for podcasts?
The Podcast App is built exclusively for podcasts. That means reliable offline downloads, a clean queue that does not mix with music, chapters, skip silence, Android Auto, and optional AI features like Podcast Brain that let you ask questions across your listening history.
Switch from Spotify
A podcast app that takes podcasts seriously.
Free to download. No ads in core listening. Upgrade to Premium when you want AI features.