Downcast | AppleVis

Submitted by Daniel, 1 August, 2013

Last updated on 8 August, 2013

Description of App

Downcast, the popular iOS podcast app is now available for OS X! Download, play and sync** your favorite podcasts with an intuitive interface built specifically for podcasts. Limited time introductory sale price! Subscription Features

Search, subscribe to and download audio and video podcasts
Manually subscribe to podcasts via URL
Download podcasts automatically (including resuming downloads)
Browse and download older podcast episodes
Auto-update podcast feeds based on schedule
Settings for auto-download and episode retention (globally and per-podcast)
Import and export podcast feeds via OPML
Import supported audio/video media files
Support for password-protected feeds
Create and edit "smart" playlists
View podcast details and episode show notes
Rename podcast subscription names

iCloud Syncing

Sync podcast subscriptions, playlists, settings and episode information with other Macs and iOS devices** via iCloud

Playback Features

.5x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x and 3x speed playback*
Chapters support for enhanced podcasts
Stream episodes without downloading

If you encounter a bug or have a feature request please send an email to support@downcastapp.com or contact us on Twitter @DowncastApp. Thanks! * See the following Help article for an explanation of play speeds: http://support.downcastapp.com/customer/portal/articles/476114-playback-speeds ** Downcast for iOS is required for syncing to iOS devices

Version

1.0.1

Free or Paid

Paid

Version Of macOS App Was Tested On

10.9

Accessibility Comments

This app is fully accessible with VoiceOver. Every button is clearly labeled, and the interface is well organized. Be aware that you can use the menus to access all functions of the app, as well as keyboard shortcuts.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

App Store Link

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/downcast/id668429425?mt=12

Developer's Twitter Username

@downcastapp

Developer Website

http://www.downcastapp.com/

Recommendations

4 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by Maria 7 years ago

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Comments

Would like to know if the app supports AirPlay

Is anyone able to confirm that the Mac version supports output to an AirPlay device?

thanks re drop box

Hi. You've given me one more reason to love my mac. thanks for bringing this app to the mac and making it accessible. I have one question. If I download an episode, does it go to a folder somewhere? Am I able to find it? Or do I need to go to the website and download it? Awesome Job with this appb.

Getting iCloud Syncing Started

Hi, i just downloaded this app and am very excited! However, I can't figure out how to start the iCloud sync with my iphone version. I've checked the boxes in the Mac version, but my podcasts are not pulling down. Is this supposed to happen automatically? Thanks for any help.

adding podcasts

After searching for a podcast, I have trouble adding it. What should i do in this case?

to add a podcast interact

to add a podcast interact with the title and click the addd button. if that does not work vo shift m on the podcast and click subscribe.;subscribe

I'm not really loving the new

I'm not really loving the new version on the app store. It is freezing when I try and download 400 episodes from an rss feed. It freezes every 10 to 30 eps and hangs until ai quit and restart the app. This is crazy. I've been having nothing but problems with downcast and el capitan. I even tried a reinstall with no joy. I hope it works better when the next version of osx comes out as the app is very good. The only thing I wish it has was smart speed like overcast does.

Take care to all.