Pricing
Not listed
Official monthly price not confirmed
- API
- AirPlay, iCloud sync, CarPlay/Apple TV and OPML import documented.
Modcast
● Identity checkedAI podcast listening · Official vendor documentation reviewed 2026-10-07
Modcast is an Apple-platform podcast player with AI episode summaries and recommendations alongside audio/video playback. Transcript search, timestamp bookmarks and collections help users find passages, while Plus adds unlimited shows, sync and supported TV/car playback through a one-time unlock.
- Category
- AI podcast listening
- Free access
- Two-week full trial without payment details; continuing Free entitlement not fully confirmed.
- API access
- AirPlay, iCloud sync, CarPlay/Apple TV and OPML import documented.
Is Modcast right for you?
A good fit for
Podcast listeners previewing episode ideas and revisiting timestamped passages across Apple devices.
Before you choose
AI summaries can misrepresent the recording; check original audio before quoting. Plus is required for the documented advanced transcript/AI features. Platform requirements and purchase eligibility vary; current Mac availability is not verified.
Use a summary to choose, then verify the audio
Read a summary to identify a relevant episode, listen to the passage and bookmark its timestamp. Search the transcript for a quote and check it against the recording before using it elsewhere. Keep source attribution with exported or copied notes.
One-time Plus and platform handoff
The current US listing gives Modcast Plus as $9.99 and release notes describe a one-time purchase without renewal, with a two-week trial. No monthly price is represented. Check supported platform/Family Sharing terms for the purchasing account; this review did not test multi-device sync or summary accuracy.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI | Episode summaries and podcast recommendations. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-07 |
| Search | Episode/transcript search plus timestamp bookmarks. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-07 |
| Plus | Unlimited shows, voice/speed tools, transcripts/AI summaries and sync. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-07 |
| Purchase | Modcast Plus9.99 one-time in current US listing; no subscription. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-07 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plus a subscription?
The current release notes explicitly describe a single purchase rather than a recurring subscription.
Can summaries replace checking a quotation?
No. Listen to the original passage and verify the words before citing them.
What is Modcast used for?
Modcast is an Apple-platform podcast player with AI episode summaries and recommendations alongside audio/video playback. Transcript search, timestamp bookmarks and collections help users find passages, while Plus adds unlimited shows, sync and supported TV/car playback through a one-time unlock.
Does Modcast have a free plan?
Two-week full trial without payment details; continuing Free entitlement not fully confirmed.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Modcast cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Modcast through an API?
AirPlay, iCloud sync, CarPlay/Apple TV and OPML import documented.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
AI summaries can misrepresent the recording; check original audio before quoting. Plus is required for the documented advanced transcript/AI features. Platform requirements and purchase eligibility vary; current Mac availability is not verified.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product documentation
Vendor website reviewed for current workflow and limitations; no application test performed.
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