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The Podcast App vs TokScript

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The Podcast App compared with TokScript
DetailThe Podcast App logo The Podcast AppTokScript logo TokScript
What it doesFree podcast player with no app-inserted ads and AI features for listeners Free TikTok transcript generator for TikTok, YouTube and Instagram 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 for videos up to 5 minutes. Standard time pack $9 for 600 transcription minutes (10 hours), valid 365 days. Large time pack $29 for 2,400 transcription minutes (40 hours), valid 365 days. Both packs include unlimited subtitle translations. Prices in USD.
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 from TikTok, YouTube, YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels
  • Review and edit transcript text with timecodes
  • Export as SRT, VTT or TXT formats
  • Use existing captions or AI speech recognition
  • Translate subtitles to any language
  • Free access up to 5 minutes without signup
  • Process videos up to 2 hours with paid credits
  • Save transcripts to history for 7-30 days
  • One credit per minute of video duration
  • Unlimited subtitle translation with paid plans
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
  • Multiple export formats for different workflows
  • No signup required for videos up to 5 minutes
  • One-time purchase credits valid for 365 days
  • Unlimited translation included with paid transcription packs
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2213
Referring domains (Majestic)352

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