1. Overcast

Ask podcast power listeners what their favorite app is and you’re bound to hear people raving about Overcast for iOS. Just check out it’s App store listing with 270 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews!

Overcast is beautiful and simple podcasting app that is only available on iPhone (sorry Android fans, we’ve got some great options for you below). It does a great job managing files, allowing you to create playlists based on filters or manual selections. You can customize your storage options to make sure you don’t run out of space on your phone if you fall behind in your listening, and if you’re getting real tight on space you can choose to stream episodes without ever downloading them.

One of Overcast’s coolest features is Smart Speed, which dynamically shortens silence in talk shows — perfect if you’re listening to a lot of interview format shows.

If you’re a speed listener and regularly listen to shows at 1.5x or 2x you’ll definitely see the difference in how Overcast deals with variable speeds. Test it against your current app and check out the difference.

Overcast is a premium app that is completely free — try it out and if you love it make sure you support the developer Marco with a voluntary patronage in the settings section.