Where Does Overcast Store Downloads on iPhone?
Where Overcast keeps podcast downloads and playlists on iPhone, and what syncs via account.
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Overcast splits iPhone state two ways: episode downloads in the app container for offline listening, and subscriptions with playlists synced through the Overcast account. Only the first half is per device.
Sign in restores feeds and playlists; downloads refetch on demand. OPML export covers subscriptions in a portable file any app imports. Device backups carry downloads, but re-downloading beats restoring gigabytes.
Where Overcast stores this, by platform
On My iPhone/Overcast
Episode downloads in the app container, subscriptions through the account. Export OPML for portable feed lists. Re-download beats restoring bulk audio.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Overcast to a new iPhone?
Sign in with the same Overcast account and let subscriptions sync, then re-download episodes for offline. Downloads stay per device while playlists follow the account. Export OPML for a portable backup.
How do I export my Overcast subscriptions?
Open the app settings and use the OPML export. The file lists every feed for any podcatcher. Playlists and progress need the account sync rather than the file.
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