Castaway - Podcast Player

Tailwind Labs

About this app

Castaway is a free podcast player for Android built for listeners who want a clean, fast experience without ads or trackers. Sync your playback position and subscriptions across devices, download episodes for offline listening, and enjoy a distraction-free interface designed around your podcasts.

Looking for a Google Podcasts replacement? Castaway picks up where Google left off — with cross-device sync, offline downloads, and a modern interface that stays out of your way.

Listen Your Way
• Adjustable playback speed (0.5x–2.0x)
• Skip forward and backward controls
• Resume exactly where you left off — on any device
• Lock screen and Bluetooth controls via MediaSession
• Continue Listening section for in-progress episodes

Cross-Device Sync
• Playback position syncs automatically across devices
• Subscriptions and played state stay in sync
• Create a free account and pick up where you left off anywhere

Download & Listen Offline
• Download episodes for offline listening
• Resume downloads automatically
• Perfect for commutes, flights, and anywhere without signal

Discover Podcasts
• Search millions of podcasts
• Browse show notes with clickable timestamps
• Subscribe and manage your library with a clean, minimal interface

Privacy First
• No ads in the app
• No trackers
• No algorithmic recommendations pushing sponsored content
• Your listening data stays yours

Why Castaway?
Most podcast apps are bloated with features you don't need, ads you didn't ask for, and trackers that follow you around. Castaway is different — a clean podcast player that does what a podcast app should do, and nothing else.

Actively developed and improving fast. Have a feature request or found a bug? Reach out at [e-mail] — every message gets a response.