BeyondPod

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2010
Developer: BeyondPod LLC (United States)
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Android

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Podcast Players

Overview

BeyondPod is a podcast manager and RSS feed reader for Android devices. It allows users to subscribe to RSS, Atom, RDF, and OPML feeds, download audio and video podcasts, and play them with an integrated player. The app supports offline access, feed categorization, and import of local files as podcasts.

Key Features

Feed Subscription - Supports RSS 2.0, Atom, RDF, and OPML feeds with search and import from directories or external files.
Smart Download Control - Schedules downloads by time, WiFi only, or charging; updates specific feeds or categories.
Integrated Player - Tracks playback progress, auto-deletes listened episodes, and includes configurable commercial skip.
Smart Playlists - Generates playlists based on user-defined rules across multiple feeds.
Categories and Filtering - Assigns feeds to custom categories for topic-based organization.
Home Screen Widget - Provides quick access to podcasts, playback, and updates from the phone's home screen.
Local File Import - Imports music, audiobooks, or voice notes to play as podcasts.
Backup and Restore - Exports subscriptions and episodes via email, cloud, or SD card for device migration.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free Version	Free	Basic podcast subscription, download, playback, and limited features.
Power Pack	$4.99 one-time	Smart playlists, advanced download scheduling, commercial skip, and full feature access.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on Android devices. Supports backup/restore via SD card, email, or cloud services like Google Drive. On Android 4.4+, may require manual restore steps if folder not detected on first launch.

Integrations & Ecosystem

OPML import/export
Feedly import
Google Drive/Dropbox backup
Slate podcast feeds
Local SD card storage
RSS/Atom directories
External file import

Alternatives

App	Difference
Pocket Casts	Offers cloud sync across devices; BeyondPod focuses on local Android storage and advanced download controls.
AntennaPod	Open-source and fully free; BeyondPod has freemium model with power features.
Podcast Addict	Includes sleep timer and speed control; BeyondPod emphasizes smart playlists and commercial skip.
Player FM	Cloud-based with web access; BeyondPod is Android-only with offline-first design.

Reputation

BeyondPod has over 3 million downloads and is recognized for its powerful download management and playback features suited for heavy podcast users. Users praise the control over data usage and smart playlists but note the dated interface and lack of cross-platform sync. Some criticize occasional bugs in backups on newer Android versions.

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