Castro

About

Castro is a revolutionary, smart, and focused podcast client designed exclusively for iOS, supporting iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Messages. Originating from the United Kingdom, it operates on a Paid Proprietary license, indicating its commercial nature, though specific revenue figures are not provided. While details on its founding year, leadership, and employee count are not explicitly available, its presence in user reviews dates back over three years, suggesting a founding prior to 2021. As a comprehensive Podcast Manager and Player, Castro offers a robust product portfolio including Cloud Sync, offline functionality, Dark Mode, gesture support, and the ability to import/export OPML feeds, all without requiring user registration. Users can also suggest and vote on new features. In August 2025, Castro launched a fully featured iPad app and device sync, further enhancing its offerings. Despite facing major connectivity issues and shutdown rumors in January 2024, the company denied these claims and continues to evolve. Castro holds a competitive market position in the podcasting sector, competing with alternatives such as Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify, and has generally received positive user ratings, including a 5-star review from Diktomat.