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Terrific but No Support
It’s a terrific app that allows much better control over storage than other podcast apps. But had a problem because the previously downloaded episodes were not transferred to my new phone and could not be re-downloaded. I am not sure if this problem could be resolved, but it is not possibleto get help from Overcast as they have apparently decided not to support the appShow lessduug fr ohio
Still issues.!!
I thought I’d give this another try after going between Apple Podcasts and another Podcasting App.
I paid the subscription again, maybe regretting that now as should’ve tried the Apple Watch first. Anyway after setting it up and opening it on watch it took forever to sync which the others do a lot quicker and no issues but after at least 15 minutes I tried to listen to a podcast. Nope not happening as it would not connect and got the random spinning overcast icon and then crashed. Reboot watch try again. The same happened. Over and over the same. No independent streaming from iPhone while out which is a must for me and to be fair I can’t even start it on the watch to try. Ahh well I’ve paid for year so stuck with it now.
The iPhone version is great though and has normal trim silence and voice boost which are on other apps so that’s no biggie.
Hopefully update to sort soon please.Show lessBennlloyd
The Smart Space timesaver is ingenious
This is the best Podcasting application around because of a proprietary technology which shortens the length of podcast episodes invisible in the background, by slipping out milliseconds of the silences and gaps between words, it really is rather clever. Overcast also will skip any boring intro and Outro for you for every episode automatically without any need for user intervention. You can also adjust the overall speed of the podcast in micro adjustments without affecting the pitch. Overcast will also automatically delete played episodes either straight away or within 24 hours of listening. You can also stream episodes or download them, whatever you prefer. There is also a dark mode.Show lessJontyCampbell
"Overcast: The Ultimate Podcast App for Seamless, User-Friendly Listening"
"Overcast: The Ultimate Podcast App for Seamless, User-Friendly Listening"
Overcast stands out as a podcast app that seamlessly blends robust features with user-friendly design, making it an ideal choice for both podcast enthusiasts and newcomers. Its reliability is unmatched, providing smooth playback, efficient episode downloads, and minimal buffering issues, even on slower internet connections. The interface is intuitively organized, ensuring that users can easily find, subscribe to, and play their favorite podcasts without hassle. Moreover, Overcast offers a suite of advanced features such as customizable playback speeds, sleep timer, and episode auto-download, which can be tailored to individual listening preferences. Its cross-platform compatibility further enhances its appeal, allowing users to sync their listening experience across multiple devices effortlessly. Whether you're looking for entertainment during your commute or to stay informed with the latest news, Overcast delivers a seamless and enjoyable podcast listening experience.Show lessDonTreply
Much better than Apple Podcasts
I used Apple’s podcast app religiously through several updates and switched to Overcast a few years ago. Apple finally got to the point where I could barely find the pods I was subscribed to - due to the entire app being geared around recommendations of what they are promoting. No thanks. I’m sure it’s gotten worse but I haven’t looked back.
Overcast is the app you want in order to curate your own selections and design your own playlists by category or whatever you choose. Very customizable and the whole thing is geared around your subscriptions.
The app has all the nice features for navigating, organizing playlists, searching, customizing your download preferences, playback speeds, sleep timers. There’s nothing else I would need other than possibly the ability to customize notifications per individual podcast. Took me awhile to finally start using the smart playlists feature but once I did - it was a game changer. Highly recommend setting up playlist categories using multiple smart playlists and combined with your episode retention settings - you no longer have to spend any time setting up a queue again. You can still do it for custom listening sessions or one-offs, but if you have a lot of subs or like to bounce around based on your mood, it’s an excellent feature.Show lessswendolla
Love it. Happy to pay for subscription.
A friend recommended Outcast and I switched a couple of months ago. It is so much better than the Apple app. I listen to podcasts for about 90 minutes a day on average. The speed up and optimizing features are great. I have no idea who created Outcast, but I know It takes a lot of work to make a highly functional app with an elegant user interface and keep it updated. Implicit in many of the recent reviews is the belief that it should just be free forever - no cost and no ads. That's delusional. Good user reviews and feelings of accomplishment don't pay the bills. If my clients told me they liked my work but didn't want to pay for it, I'd find other clients. So I'm actually glad there is now an option to subscribe so I can support something I enjoy using. $9.95 for a whole year is very reasonable. That's about what I paid for lunch today. Why? Because there's no such thing as a free lunch. On a related note, the banner ads were a little annoying like all ads, but they're so much less intrusive than many print media sites where the content is constantly playing a game of hide and seek. Bottom line: I'm a fan and please keep up the good work.Show lessMarathon1234
World class podcasting app!
Overcast is extremely clean, smooth and functional. It strikes the difficult balance between “just working” if you’re not bothered about customising, or being able to really fine tune any small details if you wish. A perfect example is you can amend the amount of seconds you want to have as default for skip forward/back. Or you can set “shorten silences” for specific podcasts if there’s often gaps, and it’ll remember for next time. Or there’s a new function where you can extract a 30 second clip to save you screen recording. Or you can set specific podcasts to always skip the intro, or other podcasts you always listen to, to be pinned to the top of an ever growing list. You can also enable push notifications for specific podcasts only. The features are endless, yet simple to navigate and not overwhelming.
Truly world class, and well worth the £8.99 a year to support!Show lessnoshoutouts
Fantastic. No regrets!
I made the switch to Overcast over a year ago after Apple overhauled their native Podcasts app in a way that I absolutely hated. I have never looked back. Overcast is superior in every regard. There are generous global settings you can fine tune, and you can alter any individual podcasts/series to differ from your global defaults. There are numerous ways to sort both shows and episodes. You can pin favorite shows to the top of the main list for quick access. A simple but clear little blue dot lets you know if a show has new/unplayed content. You don’t have to use playlists to listen to consecutive series episodes (either from oldest-to-newest or newest-to-oldest), but if you like making playlists Overcast has got you covered. There’s a basic main queue available as well as the ability to make endless custom playlists. You can also mark specific episodes with a star and then view all starred together in a single list. I use the star to keep track of episodes that are particularly hilarious, moving, shocking, and/or shareworthy. The bottom line from a prolific listener who consumes 3-10 hours of spoken audio daily: I’ve been using Overcast for well over a year now and couldn’t be happier with the experience. If you’re on the fence just stop the nonsense and get down from there before you fall and break something. There’s a better way to podcast, and this is it.Show lessSputNik2424
OVERCAST is the BEST podcast app!’
I got so frustrated with the Apple podcast app (constant changes that only worsened the user experience, increasingly non-intuitive “features” and controls), that I shopped around and found many positive comments about OVERCAST. Sure enough, OVERCAST has made me a happy listener once again, and I now can’t imagine using a different app for podcasts. My feed of podcasts is ridiculously long; some are regular listens, others I visit occasionally. The OVERCAST app helps me organize my pods and track my usage, has great features that no other app has, and sticks to its winning formula. (When it rolls out a new feature, it’s clearly explained and actually makes for an actual improvement.) You’ll note that there are visual ads at the bottom, which I find unobtrusive, and these occasionally suggest a pod worth checking out. (You can also get rid of of those ads for a very modest fee.) This app was clearly developed by someone who thinks about the user/listener experience, and cares about quality and clarity. Sending kudos to OVERCAST from podcast fan in Boston!Show lessCDMatthew
The best
I just can’t get away from this app. Whenever I hear about an update in Apple Podcasts or another podcast app I’ll try it out but it will never stack up to Overcast. Hands down the best with the features it offers.Tabingtons94
