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Swimcast vs Earth.fm

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Swimcast compared with Earth.fm
DetailSwimcast logo SwimcastEarth.fm logo Earth.fm
What it doesSync podcasts from iPhone to MP3 swim headphones in two minutes Pure, immersive natural soundscapes from around the world
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inDE EE
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFirst sync free. Swimcast Plus: $29.99 one-time lifetime purchase. Not given
Key features
  • Find and add podcasts
  • Choose episodes on iPhone
  • Sync MP3 episodes to compatible swim headphones
  • Set playback order before swimming
  • Works with Shokz OpenSwim, OpenSwim Pro, H2O Audio, FINIS Duo
  • No Bluetooth required
  • Two-minute setup
  • 1200+ nature soundscapes from field recordists worldwide
  • Themed playlists
  • Daily new soundscape sharing
  • Sound map for discovery
  • iOS and Android apps
  • Mac OS app available
What makes it different
  • Direct iPhone to headphone sync without laptop needed
  • Built specifically for MP3 swim headphones where Bluetooth fails underwater
  • Designed for quick two-minute pre-swim preparation
  • Free first sync to test compatibility before paid option
  • Set and review playback order on iPhone before syncing
  • Non-profit model with all revenue supporting recordings and artists
  • Curated by experts in soundscape ecology
  • Supports underprivileged field recordists globally
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +1 (up) since last check61 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1917
Citation Flow (Majestic)1941
Referring domains (Majestic)70836

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