On-device podcast transcripts and full-text search

GilloCast can transcribe an episode right on your device with on-device speech recognition, so searchable text and tap-to-seek stay available even when a show provides no transcript of its own.

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Features

Read along and jump to any line

On-device speech recognition turns an episode into a transcript on your own device, with nothing uploaded.

Transcripts that a show provides appear automatically, with no extra step.

Search the full text and tap any line to seek straight to that moment.

Core playback, subscriptions, queue, and progress sync work with or without a transcript.

Requirements

Compatibility and requirements

Core browsing and capped listening are free, with no account required.
Supporter removes listening caps and unlocks additional customization and Watch streaming features.
The app does not serve ads, but podcast shows may include their own host-read or feed-inserted ads.

Questions

FAQ

How do transcripts work?

Transcripts that a show provides appear automatically, and GilloCast can transcribe an episode on your device with on-device speech recognition.

Does on-device transcription upload my audio?

No. It runs entirely on your device, with nothing uploaded.

Does every episode get a transcript?

Coverage varies. On-device results depend on audio quality and the spoken language.

Can I search a transcript?

Yes. Search the full text and tap any line to seek to that moment.

Do I need a transcript to listen?

No. Playback, subscriptions, queue, and sync work with or without one.

Podcasts and Shows

GilloCast

A private podcast player for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and CarPlay, with iCloud sync, OPML import, smart playback, bookmarks, widgets, and no tracking.

On-device podcast transcripts and full-text search

Read along and jump to any line

Compatibility and requirements

FAQ

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