Pocket Casts web, Mac, and Windows apps are now free to access

As YouTube’s role in podcasting increases, Pocket Casts announced today that its web, Mac, and Windows apps are now free with a subscription no longer required. The Automattic-owned Pocket Casts has long offered web and desktop clients, but this previously required a “Plus” ($3.99 per month/$39.99 annual) or “Patron” ($9.99 per month/$99.99 annual) subscription to access. As of today, the “Pocket Casts Web Player is now accessible to all, no subscription required”: play.pocketcasts.com. It follows Apple Podcasts launching a web app last August. These changes also apply to our Mac and Windows Desktop Apps, giving you more ways to listen on your terms. The Mac and Windows apps were redesigned in June. Advertisement - scroll for more content Additionally, you can be signed out and use the apps to browse/play. Making an account will allow: Syncing playback progress across devices, Managing your podcast queue seamlessly, and Saving subscriptions and preferences. As for why Pocket Cas ... Read full article.