Casterly vs podcasts.so
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Casterly
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Your podcasts, nothing else. Casterly is a clean, retro-inspired podcast player for people who just want to listen. No suggested shows. No algorithmic noise. No cluttered feeds trying to tell you what to hear next. No personal data collected. Just your podcasts, ready to play. Everything you need - Search, browse and subscribe to unlimited podcasts - Download episodes for offline playback - Auto-download new episodes from your subscribed shows - Native Apple Watch companion app with complication - New episode notifications - turn them on or off for each show individually - Save episodes to revisit later - Chapter support - AirPlay support - iCloud sync across your devices - Home screen widget with playback controls - Manually control storage limits Unlock the full experience with Casterly Pro which gives you: - CarPlay support for hands-free listening on the road - Variable playback speed - Sleep timer - Import/export OPML files for easy migration - Add any podcast directly via RSS feed, perfect for indie and niche shows - Helps support a one-person indie app studio Privacy policy: https://sodiumstudio.com/casterly-privacy Terms of use: https://sodiumstudio.com/casterly-terms Proudly made in New England
podcasts.so
Discover podcasts based on your interests, not just show titles. Explore trending topics and find episodes that mention specific people, places, or subjects. Features a built-in player with transcripts, offline listening, and CarPlay support.
- Discover by interest (people, places, topics)
- See episodes mentioning followed interests
- Interactive map of podcast mentions
- Player with transcripts and search
- Offline listening
- CarPlay support
- Cross-device sync
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podcasts.so is podcast discovery that works the way your curiosity does: by interest, not just by show. Most apps make you already know which podcast to open or use the same categories everyone else does. podcasts.so reads across the whole podcast universe and finds the episodes that talk about the things you care about: a person, a city, a book, a team, a topic. Follow an interest once and every show that covers it comes to you. DISCOVER BY INTEREST • Follow people, places, books, teams, and topics — not just shows. • See every episode across all podcasts that mentions what you follow. • Trending topics show what the podcast world is talking about right now. • Show-to-show recommendations. • Shop your favorite shows (when they have a store). A MAP OF WHAT PODCASTS ARE TALKING ABOUT • Explore an interactive map of the places podcasts mention. • Tap any place to see the shows that actually cover it — ranked by how much they focus on it, so local voices rise above national name-drops. • Spot the shows you already follow at a glance. A REAL PLAYER, DONE RIGHT • Smooth scrubbing, chapters, and artwork. • Read the transcript as you listen — and search inside episodes. • Download for offline listening. • CarPlay support for the drive. • Your place in every episode syncs across your devices. • Control what plays next — pick a show, clear your in-progress, or build a queue. • Sleep timer so you don't doze through a whole series. Find the conversation you didn't know was happening. Download podcasts.so. PRO SUBSCRIPTION podcasts.so Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription: • Pro Monthly — $2.99 per month • Pro Yearly — $19.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://podcasts.so/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://podcasts.so/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: podcasts.so at 15.1 against Casterly's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Casterly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and podcasts.so sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Casterly ships an update weekly, podcasts.so every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Casterly | podcasts.so |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sodium Studio, LLC | Iona, LLC |
In-app purchases
Casterly
- Casterly Pro$9.991 Year
podcasts.so
- podcasts.so Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- podcasts.so Pro Yearly$19.991 Year







