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Leader of the PackThese developers try really hard to bring a great app that gets around Apple’s limitations imposed on the Watch. Apple stopped the ability to stream music and podcasts thru the watch. They brought back Apple Music, and I have read that Podcasts are coming back in the next major update. Excited to see what Outcast does with that. Hopefully they will be able to use it too, not just Apple Podcasts. The app tries really hard to be the best podcast app and the best Apple Watch app out there. This latest update allows streaming (Yay!), but really it is buffering and playing once enough is downloaded. Once it starts, you still need to keep the Watch active for the full download, which is still not very practical. It’s OK if you can sit and wait for a pod to download before a run, and the play starting helps with the boredom of waiting for a not so quick download, but who has time to sit around waiting for downloads. Hoping that the update in Fall 2018 solves this, and I’m sure this developer will be all over it when it does. Apple needs to break the mandatory tethering to iPhone soon like they eventually did with the iPhone to a PC..The Real Zen BoyVersion: 2.0.1

Great But Kills My BatteryUpdating my previous review. App works so much better now in all respects EXCEPT it kills my battery! I use it about an hour a day on my walk and my watch battery which started above 90% is routinely down to 35-40% by the end of the walk. I have to charge the watch right away or I can’t get through the rest of the day (gotta close those rings!) If The watch could be charged while wearing it wouldn’t be a problem but since I can’t this bothers me. It’s probably more an Apple problem than an Outcast problem but we all know how responsive Apple is to customer concerns! Just be aware when using this app that your battery will drain super fast. Still, it’s a great app. I was very excited that this app was finally filling the podcast gap in my Gen3 Apple Watch. Exported my podcasts from Overcast and I was good to go. It worked great for a couple of days then locked up. Had to restart the watch to get it to work again. A week later I’m having the same problem. I think this app has great potential and just needs a little tweaking. Maybe when the next update comes out it will be more stable. This is well worth trying, just know you have to work with it. Hoping to give the next update 5 stars..Pegasus314Version: 1.0.6

Good on Series 3 and Great on Series 4Everything about this app is great EXCEPT the horrible BATTERY DRAIN. U can see the battery v life going down as the minute goes by. It's insane. I had this app installed when I had my Applewatch series 3 running watch OS whatever version it was during late 2017 until buying my Series 4 here in October. It was the only podcast app that allowed me to download podcast episodes straight to my watch. It was key. It has its faults but that was Apples restrictions. Now with watch OS5.0 With the series 4, they updated some things making the app much better n easier allowing u to download straight from ur phone app then just unpausing it on ur watch to finish the download. I prefer it to Apples Podcast app n also now seen like I owe them some sort of loyalty for getting me my podcasts back when no other app could on my Applewatch. The best part about the update is the volume and also being able to restart it podcasts from where u were last listening. In the old version, I always wrote down the time I was at n then fast forwarded to the correct spot. Props 2 the app developers..1dopeblokeVersion: 3.0.4

It worksThe app works where many others do not. I cannot seem to get the app to push podcasts from my phone to the watch via the phone side. I end up having to download podcasts with my watch which takes a few minutes. Also, the podcasts seem to download faster when the watch is near the phone despite the directions. I cannot get this app to stream podcasts without downloading them first which is probably more of an indictment on how poor watch cell service is. All said and done, this app helps make up for the fact that the Apple Watch is very limited in streaming podcasts which was the entire reason I bought it—to stream podcasts without having to take my phone on runs or to the gym. If my gripes above were addressed the app would be perfect but it works so it is hard to complain too much..Sun also risesVersion: 4.2.3

Even with Apple Podcasts, IOS 14, and WatchOS 7, this is a MUSTSure Apple Podcasts can automatically sync podcasts to your watch but here’s the catch: you can’t do it on demand and it has to be on the charger. If you use your Apple Watch to track your sleep and then go on a morning run wishing to listen to a morning podcast? You are out of luck. That is where Outcast comes in. A stand-alone Apple Watch Podcast app that allows for on demand downloads (which are quick by the way) without a charger. I can wake up in the morning from tracking my sleep and then download a 25 minute podcast in about two minutes or less and be on my run listening within the next few minutes. This app is a must (ps: I have tried Overcast and pretty much every other claimed stand alone Apple Watch podcast app, none come close). I am so glad with recent updates the developer shows their current interest in keeping Outcast alive. Keep up the good work and don’t stop support!.Benjamin HobbsVersion: 4.2.3

Best Apple Watch Podcast Player So FarI’ve purchased all of the podcast players for the Apple Watch including Watch Player, Minicasts, Watch Casts, etc, and this is the best one so far. It freezes occasionally, but I really like the interface of Outcast better than the others. It displays graphics and episode descriptions on the Watch, and you can use use the crown to FF or RW. You have to turn Bluetooth off on the iPhone to quickly download episodes via WiFi, but this is a limitation with all the Apple Watch podcast apps. Until Apple gets serious about podcast support on the Watch and releases a native app, this one is my preferred solution..ZagzagelVersion: 1.0.9

Only choice for podcastI never take the time to fill out these reviews, let alone base my choices on them. Especially since I used to think the reviews weren't real. I decided to find out for myself by fill out this comments. tried several other podcast players for my watch, and none of them can even begin to compare to this one. This Player is the best one available on the app store, it not only streams podcasts but it's the only app to allow streaming audio without having to connect a separate device. It has also allowed me to stream the latest videos. Don't waste the time that I did downloading and ultimately deleting those other worthless apps, go with the best one first, you won't regret it. So why are you waiting for? Get this app!.$BTH$Version: 4.2.3

Absolutely love itI bought an Apple Watch 3 with Cellular for 2 reasons; I’m sick of carrying around a gigantic phone and I wanted to be able to listen to Christian podcasts while I was hitting golf balls, shooting hoops, etc...without having to lug around my phone...and this app is excellent for your Apple Watch. I have no complaints...I simply love it and I did try a few others and they were not nearly as user friendly as Outcast. Thank you my good people at Outcast! FYI - for those of you on the fence about adding your watch to your cell plan, it’s worth it...well worth it. I think it’s like $10-$15 per month with a $30 activation fee but it is SO worth it! I know this will ensure no one reads this review but God bless and I hope you find great podcasts that are uplifting and help you in your walk!.JCgr84meVersion: 3.0.2

This is a REALLY great appI spent the better part of a day trying different podcast apps trying to find one that would let me choose exactly which podcast episodes I wanted to download to my Apple Watch. Many apps had some vague promise this could happen but couldn’t explain how, or a subscription was required to unlock this functionality. And then I found Outcast. For $1 it does exactly what I want and I don’t have to go through a complicated syncing with my phone or make tons of different playlists. I can simply search for a podcast on my watch, download whichever episode I chose, and off I can go on a jog- leaving my phone at home. I usually don’t write reviews, but this app deserves some praise for its simplicity and doing exactly what it promises. Thank you!.MrNoName777Version: 4.2.3

Super slow and unreliableIt’s a good idea and I’m really happy to see somebody trying to tackle this problem. I’ve heard Marco Arment talk about how difficult it is and this solution is better than his was. Still, it’s unreliable at best. I’ve gotten one episode of a podcast to download on my cellular watch in the past 2 weeks of messing around with it. Have not been able to play said episode via AirPods however, so I’m not sure what the point really is. Despite spending money I’m not mad because I’m that desperate for podcasts on my watch and am glad somebody is working on it, so hopefully that money will go towards making it better until Apple inevitably brings it to the watch themselves. But I can’t say I’d recommend the app to anybody who isn’t in the same mindset as myself..Uncle farkusVersion: 1.0.5

Great app!I have the Apple watch with LTE but haven't been able to justify getting cellular service since my phone is almost always with me. This app has been a great addition for those times I dont want to carry the phone around, like when I'm doing stuff in the yard or walking the dog. The first few downloads took several minutes- which really isn't that terrible for those of us that remember what life was like with dial-up - but then the app suggested putting my phone in airplane mode and voila, almost instanious download of a 45 minute podcast. Well worth the .99 price tag.Nmlb6fVersion: 1.0.9

Some mods I would make.Love the app. Easy to use. Quick downloads. My only suggestion would be to manage downloads from the iPhone portion of the app. Sometimes it is frustrating having to make changes (adding sorting, deleting and searching for podcasts) from the watch itself. The screen is not big enough and sometimes it tends to slow down and freeze. But overall I love the app, and would recommend downloading. However, the new Apple OS is reportedly adding the Podcast app to the watch so you can make these sort of adjustments from the iPhone app. But for now, it’s the best app for podcasts..Jmac213108Version: 1.0.9

Finally, a podcast app for the watch that worksAs the developer said in a response to a bad review, the app was a bit “fiddly” at first. But, once I played with it a bit, it works flawlessly. Forcing the watch to go into cellular or WiFi modes is the key. Once that was done, downloads were surprisingly fast. I just downloaded three 60 minute-ish podcasts in less than one minute each. Brilliant! Plus, its super ease to find new podcasts, add episodes, delete episodes and play episodes. Just a really nicely designed and easy to use podcast app for the watch. Finally!.StefanojoVersion: 1.0.8

Play offline podcasts on your watchWorks really well, and pretty much to only transparent way to make sure your podcasts are downloaded to your Apple Watch before leaving your phones connection. I just wish that their phone app also played podcasts, as I have to now have two different podcast libraries to manage. I end up just looking on my phone to see what podcasts I want to listen to right then and search outcast for those episodes and download them. It works but if their phone app played podcasts I’d strictly use their whole ecosystem..RyanramseyVersion: 4.1.2

Solves one of the biggest problems in Watch OSThis app is a big deal! It solves one of the biggest problems in watchOS. One of the things I really love about this app is that it is starting to treat the Watch as a separate entity away from the phone. I actually love that I can just turn off the Bluetooth on my phone and download things over Wi-Fi. I hope that more watch apps go in this direction. Also great use of user interface, by searching with your voice. This is a great app and it also feels like the future. Thanks for putting my podcasts on my wrist!.Fitz3891Version: 1.0.5

Not where it needs to be...yetThis app would be much better if I didn’t need to disable Bluetooth on my iPhone to enable even a mediocre download speed. Also there’s no setting that will allow for automatic downloads and removal of podcasts once they’ve been consumed. Don’t get me wrong; this app takes a huge step in the right direction for searching for and listening to podcasts; and all this without having the functionality that an updated Watch OS 5 API may soon enable. When that happens I’ll upgrade my rating..NicholDad3Version: 2.0.1

A killer app for LTE Apple WatchFantastic app if you like listening to podcasts without having to be tethered to your phone. The UI is has a bit of a learning curve but it’s easy once you get used to it. Works best when you DON’T have the phone nearby. I use this app mostly on walks and bike rides, and I usually wait until I’ve left the house to grab episodes to listen to because getting them over LTE is so much faster than the Bluetooth connection on the phone. LTE Apple Watch is so liberating because of apps like this one..DomicsVersion: 3.0.2

My Favorite App!Works way better than the natural podcast app and only app I’ve seen that lets you play, search and select podcasts directly from your watch without needing your phone nearby. It can have glitches but every app deals with that when playing directly from the watch. Read the tips they recommend (like turning off Bluetooth on your phone if it’s connected can help sometimes). I leave the house most of the time with just my watch so this is the best! Thanks so much!!!.Reggae BallVersion: 4.1.2

Best Standalone Podcast App for Apple WatchBeing able to listen to podcasts on the Apple Watch without the phone is truly liberating, especially for running and working out. I have tried most of the AW podcast apps, andOutcast is by far the best, particularly now that it has playlist functionality that allows paying podcast episodes in series automatically. Podcasts load very quickly by WiFi or cellular if you follow the tip of putting the phone on airplane mode or if you are away from the phone..WilliamAB70Version: 2.0.1

Works. Buggy. But the best option available.I bought this app because I want to listen to podcasts on my non cellular Apple Watch while I run, leaving my phone at home. I’m thankful that it works for that, but barely. I have to continually scrub my finger over the watch face keeping the app open while the podcast download progresses. Otherwise it will lose connection. It also only plays podcast back at 1X speed. It does look like the developers are responsive to feedback and are working continually making improvements..Decca1oVersion: 1.0.7

Still better than apple’s watch appI got this before apple released their podcast app for the watch but I still like it better, you can download podcasts right on the watch and they don’t auto-delete which is good for jogging podcasts etc where you want to listen to the same one repeatedly. I do use the stock podcast app on the phone sometimes for regular podcasts, news etc but for exercise podcasts on the watch this one is just easier.A pretty pretty racing carVersion: 3.1.11

Not Perfect, But CloseBetter than Apple’s offering. Better than Overcast for Apple Watch listening. It’s not perfect and it takes a little while to figure it out. It also helps to restart it every so often. But once podcasts are downloaded and sorted into a playlist, it just works and plays consistently. It’d be nice to be able to manage everything on the phone app and then sync/download the watch, but that may be a watchOS limitation (I don’t know). Totally worth the money, though. Get it..Derap79Version: 3.1.13

Disable Bluetooth to force WiFiThis app has been the most valiant effort to work around the limitations of WatchOS 4. Unfortunately, the recent update seems to have broken the app on my series 3 watch. Hopefully, a WatchOS 5 version is in the works or ready for publication with WatchOS 5 on the 17th. WatchOS 5 should provide the developer with all the tools required to make this work as well as a first party app. My biggest frustration with this and any other podcast app is the limitation placed on data transfer to the watch. WatchOS seems to steadfastly stick to Bluetooth transfer. The only way to ensure a faster WiFi download on the watch seems to be to disable Bluetooth on the phone, but keep WiFi enabled. I hope Apple gives the user the option to prioritize one over the other in future versions of WatchOS. Cellular transfer seemed to work in earlier versions, but has been broken for me in recent versions.Oddj0bsVersion: 3.0

Great app for podcasts on watchI was concerned based on other reviews talking about horrible download speeds. But for a buck I decided it was worth a shot. Short version; it’s fine. Using phone and Bluetooth (the slow method), I was able to download a 10 minute podcast in <2 minutes and a 30 minute podcast in ~5 minutes. And that was with an iffy connection. [Update - with WiFi (and phone in airplane mode; so watch direct) a 60 minute podcast downloaded in <1 minute. Super fast, no issues.] Only four stars because I’m still getting used to the controls (a combination of clicking screen title in upper left and force touch that still doesn’t seem intuitive to me). I’ll update as I use it more, but envision using this when I go on runs with only my watch - perfect for that use!.TriNormVersion: 1.0.8

Great Considering limitations developer has to work withI’ve tried a few other ways to listen to podcasts on my watch and this one is by far the best. Considering the limitations Apple has put on the watch as a platform. Yes it’s a pain to remember to disconnect the phone & there is no way to sync between my podcast player on the phone and watch; but it downloads sooooo fast when on LTE. with in 2 weeks of light use I had a workable rhythm..CLeayThompsonVersion: 1.0.6

Works greatWorks like it should but keep in mind you have to disconnect the watch from your phone and leave it connected to your WiFi for it to download tracks. It takes a couple minutes after you phone is turned off for the watch to actually connect up to the WiFi then it works like a charm. I love using it for runs out doors so I. D.o.n.t have to bring my phone and I cancelled my cellphone account for my watch..78rnVersion: 3.1.11

Great app, despite people not knowing how to use itThis is a great option for podcasts given the current WatchOS. I use it frequently, downloads great, works with Now Playing widget (most of the time!). Could it be better? Of course. But for podcasts on the watch it is an elegant solution to a less than ideal situation. The negative reviews here are seemingly from people unsure how to use both the app and their watch. Ask for help. Don’t spam the App Store..NellysisgoneVersion: 1.0.7

The best there is!I’ve tried all of the podcast apps for the watch and outside of maybe Apple’s official app this is the best experience you can get on the Apple Watch as a standalone experience. The watchOS 5 update is killer - amazing use of complications, supporting the new playback features in os5, and smart stuff to keep the screen on for fast downloads (auto rotate). Amazing app - keep development going - will be looking for a tip jar in the app!.TchatenVersion: 3.0.2

Best gets better. Now with chapter support.Now with chapter support, Outcast has all but replaced Overcast as my daily driver. All watch owners who listen to podcasts must download this. I don’t know what’s next, but this app just gets better and better. Perhaps an opt-in for auto-sync? Auto-sync has been a fail on Overcast, but maybe the Outcast team has an answer? Great work! This app lives on my Infograph sub-dial..D’Anconia CopperVersion: 3.1.1

Exactly what I neededI cannot stress enough how much I like this app. I got an apple watch without LTE to run with and getting podcasts on it was such a nightmare that I nearly returned it. As a last ditch effort I downloaded this app and it made the apple watch purchase worthwhile. Being able to run without my phone is such a pleasure and if not for this app I would have returned the watch. I can mark my favorite podcasts I can download episodes straight from the wifi (not through the phone’s bluetooth) I easily downlod and delete episodes It tracks my progress and shows me which ones I have already played. It just works. Thank you..Great reddit app with glitchesVersion: 4.3.0

Finally!I have been searching for a good podcast app for my Apple Watch since they came out. Outcast has finally delivered something that works. Yes you have to unpair your phone but the download is so fast that it doesn’t matter. I use Bose Soundsport earbuds and can control the volume from them. This is an easy quick way to load podcasts to your watch for a workout.JamierphVersion: 1.0.3

Love it!Update: would love an update for some of the obvious bugs: 1. Marking of okayed podcasts is unreliable. Some that are played aren’t and vice versa. 2. Download or streaming can stall and if there’s questionable connectivity, and don’t timeout. You have to force kill the app to make it work again. This app is great, I can stream or download episodes directly to the watch over cell. Finally! For every other podcast app the watch is a 2nd class citizen of the phone, which syncs sometimes, no others and leaves you hanging. Outcast just works. Streaming over cell uses a lot of battery, just like the built in radio app. Downloading and then playing is great. Downloading over cell then a 1.5-2 run battery goes down 25% which is perfect..AsjsfVersion: 4.1.2

Delivers on targetThis app works as well as an Apple Watch app can. It takes a little getting used to if you are going to use this while exercising. Follow the instructions for downloading podcasts to the watch, it makes a difference. I have been able to run iPhone-free a couple times now and it’s really awesome! You can’t ask for more for under a buck. Get the app, you’ll be glad you did..InetguyVersion: 1.0.7

Works great!I have been using this regularly for my walks and runs, and it works great. Before I leave the house, or office I just turn off Bluetooth on my iPhone and download a couple of podcasts that will last as long as I need, and then take off. Using my AirPods, it works just fine. I tried a few others, and they did not work reliably..Howardd21Version: 1.0.7

Best Apple Watch podcast playerI have tried them all and this one is by far the best. Quick downloads over WiFi or LTE and you can use app and find podcasts without your phone. I did originally have an issue with the app not seeing my Apple AirPods but turning my watch off and back on with the play rate at 1.1 fixed that. Thanks for making a great app!!.Kjohns12Version: 1.0.5

Major Problem-Downloading!This app would easily rate a five! The only issue is that while I am downloading a current episode – I have to keep pushing to begin the download from where it left off. Download pauses throughout the entire process. This is a major headache! It would be great if the developer would fix the issue and the downloading proceeded more seamlessly!.Pepsigen1Version: 1.0.6

Works As Advertised.Well, the app works as expected but still needs some tweaking. The app will definitely get me by until Apple gets the official Podcast on the Apple Watch in the Fall. One awesome feature I accidentally discovered was scrubbing with the Digital Crown. You can turn the Digital Crown and scrub through the audio. That’s is awesome for listening to a precise point in the audio recording. Good job on the devs part. Apple need to look at that feature for sure. But, I will say I’m very happy I get to take my podcast with me with only the Apple Watch present. I hike 10 miles a morning and like to listen to my weekly favorite podcast like CultCast. So, Outcast just made my mornings a bit more enjoyable. I say: thank you..SpankmymotoVersion: 1.0.9

Worth it to listenAfter trying several times to download an episode (and failing), and attempting to use Airplane Mode (and failing), I finally figured out that turning off my phone was the easiest way to disconnect while downloading. It worked like a dream! The app is sooooo worth it to be able to listen on podcasts phone-free, but it would be nice to have the downloading glitch fixed..Emily.x33Version: 1.0.6

Nearly perfectIt’s a godsend for users opting for independent use of Apple Watch from iphone, in my case it’s a use on a bike ride. However, the only regret is that remote rewinding ( double push of the button) on a Bluetooth headphone device doesn’t work. I do hope it’s fixed in the next version..Hiro 112121Version: 4.3.2

Great for transferring podcasts from iPhone to Apple WatchGreat app that solves the offline playback/transfers issues that plague the Apple Podcast App, and Overcast. I literally fought with both of these apps for hours trying to get them to sync podcasts and this is the only one that provides a clear picture of the transfer to the watch. Thank you!.NomadmtbVersion: 4.1.2

Almost perfect appNew comment: yesterday I realized the volume up/down isn’t working anymore on my Apple Watch 7. Music and Audible still work fine re: volume adjustments. Irritating as the default volume is a tad too loud … hopefully fixed soon. Down to 3 stars for now. Older comment: I love this app though do wish there was some support available fr the company (I’ve used Reddit for help)-so just 4 stars..Rwf2Version: 4.6.0

A must-have for Apple watchMakes listening on my Apple Watch a million times easier - very simple UI, able to switch between episodes, and download eps right from the watch. Appreciate the independence from my phone since that’s what I bought the watch for. So much more usable than the Apple podcast app..MiniMedicTiffaniVersion: 4.0.2

Great, given the constraintsApple imposes constraints on watchOS developers that makes a perfect podcast app impossible today. Given those constraints, Outcast does a great job: You can play podcasts locally, from your Watch, using AirPods. The UI is as polished and responsive as you can ask for at this stage of the Apple Watch. This app is a fine use of a couple of bucks..CshbellVersion: 1.0.3

Revised review after most recent updatesImproved user experience. Connectivity and downloads are now working well for me. I much prefer the on demand downloads with this app over the Apple podcast app’s downloads only while the watch is docked..Danno99Version: 3.0.2

Awesome App!Works as advertised! I tried other apps but this is the best one. Very pleased with the functionality and usability of this app, especially considering how new it is and the current limitations for app development on WatchOS. Extremely creative developer and I imagine it will only get better. Well worth the price. Thank you for providing this ‘missing’ piece for Apple Watch!.MsmctavishVersion: 1.0.5

Finally!There’s finally a stand-alone podcast player for Apple Watch! I would give 5 stars but there are some annoyances. Favouriting/following podcasts should be implemented as searching is tedious. Auto download would be a great feature as well. Downloading to watch is slow but a little faster over wifi. I suspect the screen sleep issue is due to apple’s limitations, not the developer. Looking forward to future updates!.Phil MaloneyVersion: 1.0.5

Great for my WatchThis is so convenient. Love it..Harrisob13Version: 4.0.2

No y’allNone of your business.Oka$$aVersion: 4.6.1

AwesomeAwesome.DiazwanVersion: 4.6.1

Best podcast for Apple Watch cellularIt works beautifully with my cellular Apple, much superior to Apple podcast app..Studentdoctor1Version: 4.2

It’s a must for me!The ability to run out the door without my phone and listen to a podcast is awesome! Probably isn’t the same for people on a limited data plan or no data..ILikeRVVersion: 4.1.2

L’app que je cherchais pour courir !!J’ai longtemps cherché pour mon Apple Watch Serie 2 une app qui puisse me permettre de télécharger des podcast directement sur ma watch pour partir courir sans mon iPhone. Les options étaient jusqu’alors instables ou ne fonctionnaient tout simplement pas. J’ai enfin trouvé la bonne, bien que depuis un certain temps, les téléchargements s’interrompent fréquemment, ce qui m’oblige à les surveiller et les relancer (fatigant pour un podcast de 106Mo...), ce qui explique l’étoile en moins. De plus, l’astuce de mettre l’iPhone en avion pour que la Watch télécharge en wifi ne fonctionne pas (cela concerne que les Serie 3 ?).RudmailVersion: 2.0.1

Love itI use this app all the time now. Easy to find pods and select individual episodes. It’s nice to leave the phone at home. Make sure you follow the support advice about being disconnected from your phone when downloading. I usually just put my iPhone into airplane mode..AnicknamethatnooneelsehastakenVersion: 1.0.6

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Outcast for Watch Negative Reviews

Just...tiredI am just tired of this. Save your dollar and just use podcasts from the phone. I bought it a month ago. First, I tried to download a single podcast episode, and it was already a drama. I followed the Developers’ guidelines (disable bluetooth on the phone, make sure that the watch is connected to WiFi), and the app crashed two or three times before even starting to download. Then you need to keep the watch screen on. Fine, let’s try that. Even when doing that, though, the download pauses every five seconds. I wanted to take a video but it was hard to keep the watch screen alive when pointing the phone at it. After pressing “resume” 20 times, at the end apparently it worked. Or at least, it seemed to have worked. I connect my headphones to the watch, press play. Nothing happens, and the podcast auto-pauses. The time stays at 0:00.I try again, no luck. It doesn’t pause, but the time does not progress. I feel a “tap” from the swatch every time I press play, but right now it seems like the app is mocking me. In a month I could not make it work even once. On the plus side, the developers are kind and responsive, but the app simply (most likely for Apple Watch’s framework) does not provide a decent podcast experience. Good for the lucky ones that managed to get it to work, I am not among them. Summary: a pain to download podcasts, a pain.Miguel_robosoVersion: 1.0.7

Doesn’t work whenever you follow their directionsSuper disappointed about this app. Purchased because it was featured by Apple a few weeks ago as being one of the essential apps to download for your Apple Watch. You cannot download anything no matter what disconnect from your Apple Watch like it says no dice connected via Wi-Fi without your Apple Watch. No dice. I have an Apple Watch that’s enabled with cellular data and it still doesn’t work connected or unconnected from the Apple Watch. Not to mention that the user interface is just terrible seems OK but it freezes up and I’ve had to uninstall reinstall a few time. it’s not clear how to get to the settings etc. what a bummer since all I really want to do is listen to podcasts without having to carry my iPhone around. I think this app was able to download 1 episode a few weeks ago. Took forever made my watch hot. I’m not even able to that now..MrsaohallVersion: 1.0.5

No downloading over WiFi, etc.I run a lot and love my podcasts, so this was an obvious try as I try and not run w/my iPhone. So, it says it will download via WiFi after I turn off Bluetooth and put on airplane mode - this does not work, and I’m literally sitting next to my wireless router (and AirPort Extreme). Also, when I actually was able to download an episode (via the iPhone/Bluetooth b/c the WiFi ‘trick’ didn’t work), it wouldn’t play after I paired my headphones (iTunes worked thru my headphones; this app didn’t). So I deleted the episode and re-downloaded the same episode (again, the long way via iPhone/Bluetooth), re-paired my headphones and it worked. So, when I actually does what it says it’s supposed to do, it’s great. But, it’s mostly inconsistent. Any remedies?.PlschausterVersion: 1.0.5

Podcasts are still droppingHi, Like others, I experienced the deletion of my downloaded podcasts using version 4.1. I was so excited to hear that there was an update to 4.2 which would fix the issue. I downloaded the update, re downloaded my podcasts and set out this morning for a walk. I started to listen to a podcast when unexpectedly silence came from my headphones. I looked down at my outcast on my watch and saw that all my podcasts are gone again after the update. There still is something wrong. Please fix so that podcasts are not deleted unintentionally. I have a series 1 watch paired with an iPhone 6s Plus..S0ph13l0ui3Version: 4.1.1

Crashes 100% - frustratingOn my last five morning walks I have attempted to head out without my iPhone XR armed only with my Apple Watch 4 and AirPods. My intention was to listen to podcasts via the Outcast app during the walk. However, each time I’ve had to return back home to grab my iPhone because the Outcast app has not functioned. It crashes almost instantly upon launch. Sometimes it will play a podcast for a few moments, but once I initiate an activity like an outdoor walk on the watch, it then crashes again. I love the idea. Please make it work..Edward AntonVersion: 3.1.12

Needs a better download mechanicWhile this is the best watch podcast player I’ve found, there is still much to desire. Pros: this app, unlike overcast or watchplayer actually cooperates with my Bluetooth headset ( I use ZNT Airfits) thru a series 1 Apple Watch. Con: the download process is awful and seemingly at odds with the Apple Watch’s design. It forces you to keep the watch screen on (which is unintuitive at best and enraging at worst), and if you don’t, you’ll end up with 12 random minutes of a podcast rather than the whole thing. Both the devs and Apples Watch OS team really need to get on this..We_had_a_pact!Version: 2.0.1

One fatal flawPlayback and control is just fine on this app but there is one issue that ruins this app. When downloading episodes in to the iWatch, the downloads STOP if the Outcast download screen isn’t shown on the watch! That means you can’t navigate away and do something else. You can’t even let the screen go blank or the downloads stop! Terribly inconvenient. You essentially have to stare at your watch and occasionally spin the crown dial to keep it from sleeping while episodes transfer. I can’t tell you how much time I’ve wasted staring at this watch instead of running..Slappy RimschuckVersion: 3.1.11

Doesn’t work for me, great ideaI wasn’t able to download any episodes when connected to phone nor LTE. For whatever reason, I was unable to connect to wifi at home. Downloads took place, but consistently timed out. They were ~50mb files. Otherwise a valiant effort that probably works for most people. Edit: developer reached out to me and explained that the watch app needs to be open with the screen on in order to download. Unfortunately, I was never able to see this process through as downloads would either stall or my arm would get tired from keeping the screen on..LukeesssVersion: 1.0.3

Will not download podcastsAlways restarts downloads from 0 instead of resuming. Impossible to keep watch awake that long to download a 60mb podcast..Shawn_Version: 1.0.9

Way too much effort requiredI have better luck keeping a Tamagotchi alive than keeping a download from dying. It takes incessant baby sitting and then there is always the risk of it all dying at 90+% it’s just too frustrating to be useful..BarthrhVersion: 1.0.9

An alternative for Apple WatchI downloaded Outcast when running into endless issues using the Apple podcast app. At first, Outcast worked perfectly! But in the days following my download I started to have issues - podcasts would start, play for a few minutes, then stop. I ruled out issues such as connectivity and connection with my phone. This was particularly annoying as it would play long enough that I’d already have stepped outside by the time it stopped, so I’d have to go back in and futz with it when it stopped playing. I never did get it to work again and ultimately sold my Apple Watch. I don’t know why podcast apps are such a challenge on that device..EozsVersion: 4.1.2

TerribleDon’t waste your money.MbottawaVersion: 2.0.1

Great concept, downloading takes too much timeI do use this app quite a bit and would probably be giving a much higher score if it was possible to download podcasts while the Apple Watch is in sleep mode. For some reason using only wifi to speed up the downloading doesn’t work (time out error)..Phil BlaisVersion: 2.0.1

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