App Name
Overcast
App Version
2024.8.1
Platform
iOS/iPadOS
Category
News
Description
Overcast is a modern, fully featured audio podcast app with many useful features in a simple, intuitive interface:
– Smart Speed saves time without distorting the audio or sounding unnatural.
– Voice Boost makes every podcast the same volume with a broadcast-quality remastering engine.
– Download podcasts for playing anytime, even offline.
– Search and browse for new podcasts, plus get personalized recommendations.
– Create custom Playlists with smart filters and per-podcast priorities, and rearrange the list whenever you want.
– Receive optional notifications when new episodes arrive.
– Subscribe to a podcast, or just add an episode: try new shows without committing.
– Sleep timer automatically stops playback after any time interval you set.
– Apple Watch app with standalone playback and cellular streaming.
– CarPlay support.
And Overcast has world-class privacy, with no third-party analytics, ad services, or tracking code.
Overcast is funded by ads that promote other podcasts. If you choose to purchase Overcast Premium to hide these ads, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going
Free or Paid
Free
Devices you’ve tested on
iPhone 11 SE, iPhone 15 Pro, iPad Mini 5th generation
Accessibility Rating
4 – Mostly Accessible [Score Edited by staff]
Accessibility Comments
This app is mostly accessible.
Screen Reader Performance
Screen reader performance is responsive on an iPhone 11 SE
Button Labeling
Most buttons are labeled.
Usability
This app is very useable. There is an issue where VoiceOver may read incorrect episode information when an episode is deleted under all episodes.
Other Comments
This app was rewritten in 2024 to keep up with tech advances.
The developer is known to work well with the screen reader community.
I have not verified the annoyance of ads in the free version and be aware that this app carries a $10 per year subscription.
This app may also have other issues with VoiceOver that have not been reported.
[Entry edited by staff]
App Store Links
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857