Castbox: 95 million episodes across both platforms
Castbox claims one of the largest podcast catalogs in the world and works identically on iPhone and Android. We look at what its premium tier actually gates.
Castbox exists for one job — finding and playing podcasts — and does it the same way on both major phone platforms.
What that gets you
The same app, same features, on iPhone and Android — unlike Apple Podcasts or Overcast, which only run on one.
A catalog the developer describes as more than 95 million episodes across 27 countries, with recommendations built from listening history.
Integrations that usually stay exclusive to big music apps: CarPlay support and Amazon Alexa voice commands.
What it costs
A premium tier layered on top of individual show subscriptions — some creators charge their own fee on top of Castbox Premium, and the price isn't set by Castbox at all.
167 MB for an app that does one thing, heavier than a narrowly-focused player like Overcast at 56 MB.
Less press recognition than Overcast or Podcast App, despite a larger and more international user base.
Who it fits
Anyone who wants one podcast app that works the same way regardless of which phone they're carrying, with a catalog big enough to cover niche and international shows.
See the rest in our roundup of the best podcast apps.
Common questions
- Is Castbox available on Android?
- Yes, the app ships for both iPhone and Android. We last checked both stores on September 14, 2026.
- What languages does Castbox support?
- Of the languages this site covers, the App Store lists: Russian, English, Spanish, German. The store page shows the full list for your region.
- Is Castbox free?
- Listening and downloading is free. Castbox Premium and individual show subscriptions are paid, starting around a dollar a month by the developer's own pricing example.