earsay vs Pocket Casts: Which Podcast App Wins?

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The only podcast app that skips ads automatically. Free for iPhone.

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Free download. No subscription required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pocket Casts have ad skipping?

No. Pocket Casts has no ad detection or automatic skipping. You can manually skip using the 30-second skip button, but there's no way to identify where ads start and end.

Which app has better audio enhancement?

Both offer volume boost, but earsay's Voice Boost includes more sophisticated processing: frequency-targeted enhancement, dynamic range compression, and noise reduction—not just volume normalization.

Can I import my Pocket Casts subscriptions to earsay?

Yes! earsay supports OPML import, so you can export your subscriptions from Pocket Casts and import them directly.

Is Pocket Casts free?

Pocket Casts offers a free tier with basic features, and Pocket Casts Plus adds extra features for a subscription. earsay also has free and premium tiers.