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| Your shortlist | DirectoriesCastro |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | Castro is a design-focused iOS podcast app with a smaller but dedicated user base who care about a clean inbox-style listening workflow. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Shows reaching design-conscious iOS listeners who prefer a curated queue over infinite scroll feeds. |
| Not the best fit | Anyone chasing large volume reach, Castro's user base is smaller than the giants like Apple or Spotify. |
| The gotcha | Its smaller footprint means it won't move your download numbers much, so don't expect it to be a growth lever, more a nice-to-have. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | No additional note in the catalog. |
| Category | Directories |
| Tool type | Listening apps |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-27 |
| Next step | Visit Castro |