If you want an all-in-one podcast experience, look no further and go with Castbox. However, there is no sleep timer or 10 seconds forward/backward options on the Mac. You will have a hard time finding new interesting podcast channels on Apple Podcasts.Īs for the listening experience, you can download the podcast for offline use, bookmark it, or even share it using the default macOS share menu. The Browse section is also limited compared to rivals.
I don’t particularly appreciate how Apple has placed the player controls at the top instead of the bottom. The default home takes you to the Listen Now section that displays the current podcast episode in a big banner. The UI is simple, but to my eyes, it doesn’t go well with other elements of the OS due to a lack of translucent effect on the sidebar. True to Apple’s other apps and services, the default Podcast app on Mac is basic but serves the purpose for those trying out podcasts for the first time. Apple finally gave in and broke down the bloated iTunes app on Mac into separate apps – Music, TV, and Podcasts.
