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The Podcast App vs SpotScribe

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The Podcast App compared with SpotScribe
DetailThe Podcast App logo The Podcast AppSpotScribe logo SpotScribe
What it doesFree podcast player with no app-inserted ads and AI features for listeners Extract Spotify Podcast Transcripts Instantly
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Not given
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 plan with 3 credits. Essential: $6.99/month (300 credits/month). Growth: $9.99/month (1000 credits/month). Pro: $19.99/month (3000 credits/month). 30% discount available on annual plans.
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
  • Instant transcript extraction from Spotify podcasts with one click
  • AI-powered podcast summaries for quick understanding of key points
  • Interactive chat assistant to ask questions about podcast content
  • Copy and download transcripts in PDF, DOCX, SRT, and TXT formats
  • Works with Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, and more
  • 95% transcription accuracy
  • Translate transcripts to 100+ languages
  • Speaker diarization to identify different speakers
  • Cloud file storage up to 30GB on Pro plan
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
  • High accuracy 95% transcription technology captures nearly every word
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 check34 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)314
Citation Flow (Majestic)2233
Referring domains (Majestic)35227

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