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| Your shortlist | DirectoriesOwlTail (now Fathom; access unconfirmed) |
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| General starting cost | Check vendor pricing |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (0) |
| The verdict | OwlTail identifies itself as Fathom, but current app access needs verification. |
| Free tier | No free tier listed. A trial may be available. |
| Best for | Anyone researching a podcast's episode history, hosts, or guest appearances across shows in one searchable database. |
| Not the best fit | Listeners looking for a primary daily listening app, since Owltail functions more like a search engine than a podcast player people live in. |
| The gotcha | The current download and signup route has not been verified. Do not rely on the older discovery claims yet. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | The official OwlTail page links to Fathom but also shows an application error. This is evidence of a name change, not proof of closure. Recheck the successor app and supported stores before relying on it. |
| Category | Directories |
| Tool type | Podcast search and research |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-27 |
| Next step | Visit OwlTail (now Fathom; access unconfirmed) |