# Castro vs Spotify

Source: https://listme.name/compare/castro-vs-spotify
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/podcast-apps

| | Castro | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81.0 | 85.5 |
| Rank | #6 | #2 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free plan, paid upgrades |
| Best for | iPhone listeners who manage many shows with a queue | Podcasts and music in one app |
| Any RSS feed | Yes | No |

An iPhone podcast app with one shared queue, auto-queue for favorite shows, episode limits for frequent publishers and custom playback speeds. Castro Plus at $24.99 a year adds advanced playback, and the app is iPhone-only. Carries podcasts alongside music on every major platform, with a free plan that includes ads. Its podcast tools are part of a music app, so dedicated listeners may find it less focused.