Where Does Pocket Casts Store Downloads?
Pocket Casts keeps downloads in its private app storage on Android and iOS, managed from in-app storage settings with account sync.
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Pocket Casts does not use a shared Music or Podcasts folder you can browse. Downloads live in the app private directory on each OS. On Android that is the app specific files path under the Shifty Jelly package name. On iOS it is the app container, reachable through iPhone Storage or a Finder backup.
In practice, manage storage inside the app. The storage screen shows what episodes are downloaded and lets you prune per podcast. The literal filesystem path matters mostly for manual backups or when the system storage screen reports a large number.
Where Pocket Casts stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts/files
Package private files. Use the in-app storage screen to prune. The OS file manager may hide this path on newer Android versions with scoped storage.
/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/<guid>/Documents
Sandboxed container. The guid part changes per install, so open it through Settings General iPhone Storage Pocket Casts or a Finder backup rather than typing it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I clear Pocket Casts downloads without deleting the app?
Open Profile, then Settings, then Storage and Data Usage on Android or Downloads on iOS. Set auto download limits and clear cached episodes there instead of digging in system folders.
Does signing in sync my downloads to a new phone?
Yes for episode progress, subscriptions, and filters when you sign in. Downloaded audio files stay per device and are not copied by sync alone.
Where are Pocket Casts files on Android?
Use a file manager that can read Android data or connect the phone to a computer. The files are cached audio, so the practical route is the in-app downloads list.
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