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| Your shortlist | AnalyticsApple Podcasts Connect |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | The only place you can see whether Apple listeners actually finished the episode. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Every show. It is free and it is the closest thing to truth about listening behaviour. |
| Not the best fit | Nobody, but it only covers Apple listeners, so it is half the picture at best. |
| The gotcha | Apple's numbers will not match your host's numbers and neither of them is lying. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Requires you to claim the show with the email address in your RSS feed. |
| Category | Analytics |
| Tool type | Podcast audience analytics |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-27 |
| Next step | Visit Apple Podcasts Connect |