Cross device synchronization
Would be great to be able to synchronize subscriptions, playlist, read status, ... between devices
AdminXavier Guillemane
(CEO / Founder, Podcast Addict)
shared this idea
The next couple of versions will focus in getting reed of any existing issue, then I will resume working on this feature.
I may have found a solution to handle the charge necessary and which might not cost too much.
Once a first beta with basic subscription syncing is available I will study the impact on the servers (and the cost), then I will add more syncing step by step, in order to sync the read status, favorite flag, playback progress, …
Hopefully I’ll be able to add this feature in the free version
293 comments
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Stephan Vierkant
commented
Yeah, please give us an update on this! The most popular feature request is about a desktop application with synchronization (https://podcastaddict.uservoice.com/forums/211997-general/suggestions/6531942-having-a-computer-based-version-of-podcast-addict) and there are some services (like gpodder: https://podcastaddict.uservoice.com/forums/211997-general/suggestions/4351924-add-support-for-https-gpodder-net) that can deliver this feature. So I think there can be some sort of discussion about the best way to achieve synchronization.
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Amk
commented
So any update at all for sync across devices?
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Barry Furnival
commented
Wow! The started comment is almost 4 years old. Can we get a status on this "Started" suggestion? I have 3 devices that I listen and watch podcasts on. I left PA for Pocketcast because PA didn't have this feature. I always liked the GUI on PA better than Pocketcast. Now with the release of the, even more, dorked-up Pocketcast v7, I'm back, but still would like the ability to sync across devices.
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David
commented
Jumping from pocketcasts back to PA. need sync please.
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kari mylo
commented
yay!
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Anonymous
commented
Jumping ship from Pocket Casts due to the V7 issues but I need sync. Plenty of people here asking for it. I will totally pay for this, take my money!
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Sefet
commented
Would pay subscription for this functionality. Abandoned the app solely as a result of its absence.
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Anonymous
commented
Would love this feature. Thanks!
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David Lucas
commented
I would really like this feature to maintain my place in my playlist across both my phone and my in-dash Android head unit.
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David
commented
Any update on adding this feature ? I don't want to switch to PocketCasts :( I love this app!!!!
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Mollee Erickson
commented
I was able to migrate all my data using these steps: https://podcastaddict.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/292734-how-to-switch-between-devices-or-flash-rom-without
you have to search a little for the actual file, but by saving it to Google Drives and downloading it on the new phone, it totally worked!
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Tomas
commented
Just commenting, I've switched to Pocket Casts due to this. But I'm not totally happy, if you implement it, I'm coming back and donating.
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Mark Paxton
commented
Xavier ...please please please can you give your devotees a response some time soon to let us know if and when this feature is likely to be become a reality?
Awesome app but lacking this one very critical feature -
Somasundram Vellayan
commented
yes please!
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Alex B
commented
PLEASE add this; please! The copying of backup files is a PIA to do it manually and frankly is not worth the time by the time one has to find a file manager that will do it on each device; then add a podcast to one device and here we go again...
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Anonymous
commented
Hey, is this happening? I love this app but am looking to change just for the feature alone
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Murrayzz1
commented
How's this coming along, Xavier, 3 years after it was started? I'm assuming there would have to be a paid subscription for this, but I for one would be happy to pay it.
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flope
commented
Aaaand another one repeating the same words.
What the hell? It is the most wanted feature for the best podcasting app available.
It shouldn't be a problem to sync via file on dropbox/google/nextcloud/iCloud or anything similar?! I mean simple games are doing this. There are shopping list apps that do this stuff...
Don't loose any more users and implement this. Please.
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margot06
commented
Quel dommage... Impossible de synchroniser ma tablette et mon nouveau smartphone malgré vos conseils et plusieurs tentatives : fichier partagé par mail.. Puis par cloud... Rien nothing!.. What else?
Cordialement -
Anonymous
commented
Pleaaaaaaaase. I'm trying Podcast Republic because it has this feature, but besides this it's such a pain in the ass. Having cross devices sync would be SO GREAT. If there is a cost, maybe give it only for the paid users? I've already paid, but I know I would have been glad to continue to use PA with sync rather than another software.