Download and listen to your favorite podcasts directly from your iOS device without the need to sync with iTunes."Downcast Is the Best Podcast Downloader and Player for iPhone" - Lifehacker"Downcast: Probably The Best Podcast Downloader for iPad and iPhone" - Wired Gadget LabSubscription Features+ Search, subscribe to and download audio and video podcasts of any size+ Manually subscribe to podcasts via URL + Download podcasts automatically (including resuming downloads) + Continue podcast downloads in background (per iOS restrictions) + Browse and download older podcast episodes + Auto-update podcast feeds based on schedule or location+ Settings for auto-download and episode retention (globally and per-podcast) + Import and export podcast feeds via OMPL + Import supported audio/video media files+ Support for password-protected feeds + Create and edit "smart" playlists + View podcast details and episode show notes + Rename podcasts with long or unwieldy names iCloud Syncing+ Sync podcast subscriptions, playlists, settings and episode information with other iOS devices via iCloudPlayback Features+ Video and audio AirPlay support+ Play audio in the background (for supported devices) + .5x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x and 3x speed playback*+ Chapters support for enhanced podcasts+ Stream episodes without downloading + Control audio with Bluetooth or other headphone remote controls + View embedded images in podcast episodes + Gesture support+ Sleep timer+ Google Cast Ready-----------------------------------------If you encounter a bug or have a feature request please send an email to support@downcastapp.com or contact us on Twitter @DowncastApp. Thanks!* See the following Help article for an explanation of play speeds: http://support.downcastapp.com/customer/portal/articles/476114-playback-speeds