Why I Still Use Overcast
It has been four years since I wrote Reviewing Overcast: a Better Podcast App. I’ve tried a bunch of other podcast apps in those years—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Stitcher, ‘sodes, Breaker, and probably others. But I didn’t stick with any of them for more than a few days. I keep using Overcast, every single day, year after year, and this is why.
All the Basics
Overcast covers all the basics, better than most.
Straightforward play controls
Playlists both smart and dumb
Smooth search and subscribe
Quick sleep timers
The design is not quite as fun as some others, but it’s incredibly practical, super clear, and easy to use.
Better Audio
Audio just sounds better in Overcast. This is particularly true when using smart audio features.
Voice Boost—Louder and clearer voices in any show.
Smart Speed—Speeds up episodes by shortening silences.
The Best Dark Mode
On an OLED screen, Black mode is the best dark mode. There’s not much more to say about it.