# Blind vs Overcast Podcast App

Blind and Overcast Podcast App both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Overcast Podcast App's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blind's. Overcast Podcast App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (48K vs 14K). Blind's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blind sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Overcast Podcast App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Blind against 4.5 for Overcast Podcast App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 48K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Blind's written reviews are positive against 65% of Overcast Podcast App's.

Blind ships an update every 2 weeks, Overcast Podcast App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blind | Overcast Podcast App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965/reviews)** | [4.5 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcast-podcast-app/id888422857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#41** |
| Size | 126 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Teamblind inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/737534968) | [Overcast Radio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888422860) |

## What reviewers say

### Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · News, #182 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Connect anonymously with verified employees from top companies to discuss work-life challenges, career advice, and job opportunities. Share insights, compare salaries, and read company reviews in a secure, professional community.

**Highlights:** Anonymous professional discussions, Industry-specific forums, Company-specific forums, Salary comparison tool, Job board and interview prep, Company reviews, Direct messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Feed | $5.99 | per month |
| 20 B | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 B | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 B | $6.99 | one-time |
| 60 B | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130 B | $14.99 | one-time |
| 130 B | $19.99 | one-time |
| 293 B | $29.99 | one-time |
| 350 B | $39.99 | one-time |
| 350 B | $44.99 | one-time |
| 900 B | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for inside company info
- 💡 Allows anonymous discussions
- ⭐ Life-changing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Toxic community and moderation issues
- 🔍 Limited accessibility (US/SK only)
- 🔒 Work email verification concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app experience
- 💬 Overwhelming negativity and trolling

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing during search
- Inconsistent navigation and UI issues
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved moderation and community guidelines
- Global accessibility


### Overcast Podcast App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcast-podcast-app/id888422857)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · News, #73 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This app offers a powerful and intuitive way to listen to podcasts, featuring smart speed adjustments and voice boost for optimal audio quality. Download episodes for offline listening, discover new shows with personalized recommendations, and organize your listening with custom playlists.

**Highlights:** Smart Speed for time saving, Voice Boost for consistent volume, Offline playback, Podcast discovery and recommendations, Customizable playlists, Sleep timer, Apple Watch and CarPlay support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overcast Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Overcast Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Overcast Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Overcast Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Overcast Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent audio quality
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Smart Speed feature saves time
- 👍 Customizable playback options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High storage usage
- 👎 Cluttered and unintuitive UI after recent update
- 👎 Removal of useful features like 'play next'
- 👎 Streaming no longer supported

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent episode downloads and playback
- Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Randomly resets playback progress

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily mark episodes as played
- Improved podcast discovery and recommendation system
- More customization options for playlists and episode sorting
- Easier access to sleep timer and other frequently used controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blind free?

Blind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Overcast Podcast App free?

Overcast Podcast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blind or Overcast Podcast App?

Blind is rated higher. Blind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Overcast Podcast App averages 4.5 from 48K ratings.

### Do Blind or Overcast Podcast App have ads?

Blind shows ads; Overcast Podcast App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blind or Overcast Podcast App?

Blind ships an update every 2 weeks, and Overcast Podcast App fortnightly. Most recently, Blind was updated on October 27, 2026 and Overcast Podcast App on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blind or Overcast Podcast App?

Blind currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Overcast Podcast App at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*