Lightcast - AI Podcast Player

Lightcast - AI Podcast Player

Learn a Language with Podcasts

3 ratings
9 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
October 23, 2022
Updated
October 29, 2026

Features

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About

This app is an AI-powered podcast player that offers transcription and translation for over 90 languages. It allows users to read podcasts, manage subscriptions, create playlists, and download episodes for offline listening, enhancing both podcast consumption and language learning.

✓AI-powered podcast transcription
✓Multi-language transcript translation
✓Personalized playlist creation
✓Offline episode downloads
✓Cross-device sync
✓Speaker diarization
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What's New in Lightcast

1.15.1

October 29, 2026

- Improve transcription performance

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Annual Sponsorship

Billed annually, cancel any time

$17.991 Year
3 Days trial
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Events

Read more about Podcast transcript translation

Podcast transcript translation

Supports translation to over 90 languages

May 26, 2024 — Jun 26, 2024

Read more about AI Podcast Transcription

AI Podcast Transcription

Reading the transcript while listen to the podcast

Nov 3, 2023 — Dec 4, 2023

User reviews

Hanging

When I click to see transcript, it hangs and nothing appears

Scam

How can I give it anything else? It pretends to have the capability to transcribe podcasts even setting up the app as if it were legitimate. It even had me download this big a$& file as if that would do something. But guess what? Nope. Nothing. It’s all just a big scam diddlydam scam scammy scam.

Response from developer

If you have already downloaded the transcription model, then you should be able to transtribe the podcast normally. If you encounter any issues, feel free to send us more detailed feedback through the app.

Translation doesn’t work

When using the “large” ai model, the app just crashes. When using the “small” ai model, it fails saying “folder does not exist”

Wonderful utility

This is a great little app! It’s simple to use and the transcriptions are marvelous. In the sea of crappy, gimmicky, ad-ridden junk, this is a gem.

Simple to use, inexpensive transcription/service fee, and NO ADS!!

App crashes when trying to create transcripts

Very disappointing as I paid for the lifetime membership 😞.

Developer apps

FAQ

What languages can I learn with Lightcast?

Lightcast supports learning over 90 languages by translating podcast transcripts. Popular options include Spanish, French, German, Italian, English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, among many others.

Does Lightcast have ads?

No, Lightcast is ad-free, providing a clean and distraction-free user experience.

How does Lightcast's AI transcription work?

Lightcast uses built-in AI to automatically transcribe podcast audio into readable text. This feature helps users consume content faster and allows them to read podcasts instead of just listening.

What are the subscription plans for Lightcast?

Lightcast offers a Monthly Premium plan for $2.99 with a 3-day free trial, an AI Assist plan for $6.99 annually with a 3-day free trial, and an Annual Sponsorship plan for $17.99 annually with a 3-day free trial.

Can I download podcasts for offline listening with Lightcast?

Yes, Lightcast allows you to download your favorite podcast episodes for offline listening. This ensures you can enjoy your content even without an internet connection.

What devices is Lightcast available on?

Lightcast is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for seamless synchronization across your devices.

How often is Lightcast updated?

The latest version of Lightcast is 1.15.1, last updated on October 29, 2026. While this date appears to be in the future, it indicates a commitment to ongoing development and updates.

What is the user sentiment for Lightcast?

Based on available data, Lightcast has a rating of 3.7 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.