Data as of Sep 3, 2026 · Based on 16 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Podcast and Audiobook Platforms
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI| # | 7d | 30d | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocket Casts⌐ AutomatticLauded as the best for cross-platform playback syncing. | Lauded as the best for cross-platform playback syncing. | 94% | ||
| 2 |  OvercastA leading choice for iOS users, cited for its audio enhancement features. | A leading choice for iOS users, cited for its audio enhancement features. | 94% | ||
| 3 | +3 |  Apple Podcasts⌐ AppleA convenient, native option for users within the Apple ecosystem. | A convenient, native option for users within the Apple ecosystem. | 88% | |
| 4 |  SpotifyFrequently suggested for its integrated music and podcast library. | Frequently suggested for its integrated music and podcast library. | 75% | ||
| 5 | -2 | AntennaPodAI's top recommendation for privacy, open-source principles, and no ads. | AI's top recommendation for privacy, open-source principles, and no ads. | 63% | |
| 6 | -1 |  Podcast AddictA highly customizable player for Android, though its overall rank has fallen. | A highly customizable player for Android, though its overall rank has fallen. | 50% | |
| 7 | +2 |  Spotify Web Player⌐ Spotify | 19% | ||
| 8 | -1 |  Castro | 13% | ||
| 9 | -2 | +2 |  YouTube Music⌐ Alphabet | 13% |
Combined, the Spotify family would rank #1 (94%).
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 38% of analyzed answers.
“A top general-purpose app.” → “A great app, but explicitly not for users prioritizing privacy.”
Fell from rank #2 in Oct 2025 to #5 by Mar 2026.
Jumped from rank #6 in Oct 2025 to #2 in Mar 2026.
Its overall ranking dropped from #5 to #8 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Emerged as a distinct entity alongside
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overcast | 100% | 96% | |
| Apple Podcasts | 100% | 56% | |
| Pocket Casts | 100% | 96% | |
| Podcast Addict | 36% | 96% | |
| AntennaPod | 60% | 88% |
The two models disagree most about Apple Podcasts (ChatGPT #1, Google #5) and Podcast Addict (ChatGPT #7, Google #3).
Across 16 AI responses, Pocket Casts is mentioned most, named in 94% of them, followed by Overcast (94%) and Apple Podcasts (88%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 16 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Pocket CastsSpotifyOvercastApple PodcastsAI responses consistently segment recommendations by operating system and user needs. Between October 2025 and March 2026,
AI responses consistently segment recommendations by operating system and user needs. Between October 2025 and March 2026,
AntennaPodFor this privacy-focused query,
Brands mentioned
Pocket CastsI need a podcast app that supports OPML import and does not track my listening data.
For this privacy-focused query,
