Escapepod - Podcast Player vs Tempo
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Escapepod - Podcast Player
Escapepod is a straightforward and lightweight app that takes a minimalistic approach to podcast listening, which may not appeal to everyone. The app consists of only two screens: a list of all podcasts and a list of episodes for a single podcast. Escapepod lacks a podcast discovery feature, offering only a simple search option. Additionally, it opens RSS podcast links when tapped in a web browser. FREQUENT QUESTIONS DOES ESCAPEPOD HAVE PLAYBACK QUEUE? Escapepod has a simple up-next feature. Tap play on an episode while listening to another one. You will be be given the opportunity add it to the up-next slot. WHAT ARE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS? - Auto-update does not download files over cellular network - Escapepod by default only keeps two episodes CAN ESCAPEPOD KEEPS MORE THAN TWO EPISODES? Escapepod tries to reduce the number of episodes it keeps. Here are the rules for that: - Escapepod keeps the latest two episodes - Episodes, that have been started, or that have been downloaded manually, are kept, too - Episodes that have not been listened to in more than two weeks are removed. DOES ESCAPEPOD SUPPORT OPML? You can import a podcast list using the OPML exchange format using the respective option in the app's Settings. The current podcast collection can be exported via Settings, too. Additionally Escapepod keeps an up-to-date OPML file in the folder /Android/data/org.y20k.escapepod/files/collection/. WHERE DO THE PODCAST SEARCH RESULTS COME FROM? Escapepod searches by default the Podcastindex.org (https://podcastindex.org/) online database - or if you toggle the respective setting the gpodder.net (https://gpodder.net/directory/) online database.
Tempo
Tempo is an open-source and lightweight music client for Subsonic, designed and built natively for Android. It provides a seamless and intuitive music streaming experience, allowing you to access and play your Subsonic music library directly from your Android device. Features - Subsonic Integration: Tempo seamlessly integrates with your Subsonic server, providing you with easy access to your entire music collection on the go. - Sleek and Intuitive UI: Enjoy a clean and user-friendly interface designed to enhance your music listening experience, tailored to your preferences and listening history. - Browse and Search: Easily navigate through your music library using various browsing and searching options, including artists, albums, genres, playlists, decades and more. - Streaming and Offline Mode: Stream music directly from your Subsonic server. Offline mode is currently under active development and may have limitations when using multiple servers. - Playlist Management: Create, edit, and manage playlists to curate your perfect music collection. - Gapless Playback: Experience uninterrupted playback with gapless listening mode. - Chromecast Support: Stream your music to Chromecast devices. The support is currently in a rudimentary state. - Scrobbling Integration: Optionally integrate Tempo with Last.fm to scrobble your played tracks, gather music insights, and further personalize your music recommendations, if supported by your Subsonic server. - Podcasts and Radio: If your Subsonic server supports it, listen to podcasts and radio shows directly within Tempo, expanding your audio entertainment options. - Transcoding Support: Activate transcoding of tracks on your Subsonic server, allowing you to set a transcoding profile for optimized streaming directly from the app. This feature requires support from your Subsonic server.
| Feature | Escapepod - Podcast Player | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | Media PlayerPodcastVideo | Media PlayerPodcastVideo |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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