Decent, just needs a few more QOL features
Works well, with ad detection working pretty flawlessly.
There is still too much micro managing required to use the app.
- There doesn’t appear to be a way to automatically download new episodes
- the “automatically detect ads” option appears to only be if you start playing an episode, rendering ad detection useless if there are ads at the start of the episode. So you end up manually starting ad detection for everything anyway.
I understand there may be technical reasons why ad detection can’t fully be automatic, especially when the app is not active. But ad detection should be started on all new episodes whenever the app is launched.
There is still too much micro managing required to use the app.
- There doesn’t appear to be a way to automatically download new episodes
- the “automatically detect ads” option appears to only be if you start playing an episode, rendering ad detection useless if there are ads at the start of the episode. So you end up manually starting ad detection for everything anyway.
I understand there may be technical reasons why ad detection can’t fully be automatic, especially when the app is not active. But ad detection should be started on all new episodes whenever the app is launched.
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Wonderful!
I’m really enjoying using your app. I appreciate that this is an open source app. Not to mention, this app is speedy and easy to use. Thank you for all of your hard work!
I like it!
I’m really enjoying using your app. I appreciate that this is an open source app, not to mention speedy and its ease of use. I’m hoping that this podcast app will get the option to make playlists and also the ability to star episodes one day. But not a deal breaker, this app works great!
RIP ads
Loving the skip ads feature.
Would love it to be set and forget though.
Would love it to be set and forget though.
Fantastic, an open source app with clean user-interface that respects your privacy!
Opencast App works so well, with the added benefit that it respects user privacy.
Opencast has a bloat-free user interface, that’s open source and built to be privacy respecting.
It feels more like an app from the Linux environment, where unnecessary clutter is prioritised.
Sadly, Apple’s Private Relay privacy protection is not enabled for the Apple Podcast App. So now I listen via Opencast, using a VPN to gain a superior privacy outcome. No third party tracking is allowed.
Opencast has a bloat-free user interface, that’s open source and built to be privacy respecting.
It feels more like an app from the Linux environment, where unnecessary clutter is prioritised.
Sadly, Apple’s Private Relay privacy protection is not enabled for the Apple Podcast App. So now I listen via Opencast, using a VPN to gain a superior privacy outcome. No third party tracking is allowed.
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Response from developer
thank you! keeping opencast simple, open source, and respectful of your privacy is my #1 priority. i got sick of getting served ads in overcast and every alternative having a firebase/analytics platform baked into the app. really glad it’s working well for you, and i appreciate you taking the time to leave this review!
Breath of fresh air
An open source, native look and feel podcast app. Developer is attentive and makes changes all the time. Really enjoying it!
Response from developer
i appreciate the kind review. thank you!
Vibe coded junk
Keeps throwing the error feed is over 8mb and can’t be loaded
Response from developer
fixed in 2026.9.1. for future bugs, opening an issue on GitHub or emailing me is much more useful and gives me a chance to actually fix it...
Best New Podcast App!
I love the fact that this is an open source podcast app. I also love that it gets quick updates and that it’s simple to use. You’ve done a wonderful job. Thank you again!
