# Castaway - Podcast Player

> Free podcast player — cross-device sync, offline downloads, no ads or trackers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.castaway](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.castaway)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.castaway`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tailwind Labs
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 68
- **Version:** 1.27.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2026-03-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 6.72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.castaway)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cast-away.dev/privacy](https://cast-away.dev/privacy)

## Description

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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Listen Your Way<br>• Adjustable playback speed (0.5x–2.0x)<br>• Skip forward and backward controls<br>• Resume exactly where you left off — on any device<br>• Lock screen and Bluetooth controls via MediaSession<br>• Continue Listening section for in-progress episodes<br><br>Cross-Device Sync<br>• Playback position syncs automatically across devices<br>• Subscriptions and played state stay in sync<br>• Create a free account and pick up where you left off anywhere<br><br>Download &amp; Listen Offline<br>• Download episodes for offline listening<br>• Resume downloads automatically<br>• Perfect for commutes, flights, and anywhere without signal<br><br>Discover Podcasts<br>• Search millions of podcasts<br>• Browse show notes with clickable timestamps<br>• Subscribe and manage your library with a clean, minimal interface<br><br>Privacy First<br>• No ads in the app<br>• No trackers<br>• No algorithmic recommendations pushing sponsored content<br>• Your listening data stays yours<br><br>Why Castaway?<br>Most podcast apps are bloated with features you don&#39;t need, ads you didn&#39;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.<br><br>Actively developed and improving fast. Have a feature request or found a bug? Reach out at support@cast-away.dev — every message gets a response.

## Rankings

- #2,162,255 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.castaway)