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The Podcast App compared with GetTheScript
DetailThe Podcast App logo The Podcast AppGetTheScript logo GetTheScript
What it doesFree podcast player with no app-inserted ads and AI features for listeners Free AI-powered transcript generator for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook videos
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree: Core player with unlimited offline downloads, OPML import/export, Smart Ad-Skip free with daily cap on supported shows, Podcast Brain free with daily usage allowance. $4.99/month: Lifts caps on Smart Ad-Skip and AI features (Podcast Brain, Synthesis Radio). Free: 3 short transcripts per day. Paid plans: 200 credits for $9.99, 1,000 credits for $19.99, or 3,000 credits for $39. 1 credit covers one video under 5 minutes; longer videos use +1 credit per 5-minute block. Credits valid for 12 months.
Key features
  • Unlimited offline downloads free
  • Smart Ad-Skip: tap to skip marked ad breaks on supported shows
  • No account required to start
  • OPML import and export
  • Podcast Brain with daily usage caps
  • CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Apple Watch support with offline listening
  • Speed controls, sleep timer, and chapters
  • YouTube to podcast RSS resolver
  • AI-generated episode summaries and chapters
  • Paste video link and get transcript in 3-10 seconds
  • Support for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook
  • Export as plain text, timestamped text, SRT, or VTT formats
  • Auto-detect or manually select language for transcription
  • 95%+ accuracy with noise reduction for voiceovers and dialogue
  • Upload audio and video files directly for transcription
  • Batch processing up to 50 videos with credit packs
  • No browser extension or installation required
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers
  • Support for MP3, WAV, M4A and MP4 file uploads
What makes it different
  • Independent app with no media company or ad network ownership
  • Core listening and offline downloads free with no artificial paywalls
  • No data selling or ad-based tracking
  • Open podcast ecosystem with portable subscriptions via OPML
  • Smart Ad-Skip respects podcasting format and never strips audio
  • Free to start with no credit card required; one-time paid credits instead of subscription
  • Uploaded files deleted after processing; personal information never sold
  • No watermarks on exported SRT, VTT, Word and Excel files
  • Never bypasses private accounts or age-gated content
  • Actively updated weekly with faster models and new features
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)29 +1 (up) since last check26 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)37
Citation Flow (Majestic)2226
Referring domains (Majestic)3539

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