Your podcasts,
your machine.
PodCherry is a beautiful macOS podcast player and CD ripper inspired by the best of iTunes and Spotify, with a deep cherry-red look, offline downloads, and full playback control. No subscriptions. No cloud. Your audio, stored locally on your terms.
Features
Everything you need,
nothing you don't.
PodCherry keeps it simple: a clean interface, local-first storage, and a fast native backend that does the heavy lifting.
Live Podcast Search
Type in the search bar and get instant results from millions of podcasts. No login required.
Subscribe & Browse
Subscribe to any show. Your podcasts appear in the sidebar; click a show to browse every episode ever published.
Local Downloads
Download episodes directly to your computer in a compact audio format. Ready to listen whenever, with no internet.
Offline Playback
A persistent player bar gives you full playback controls at all times: play, pause, seek, and volume.
Playlists
Create named playlists and organise episodes into queues. Your playlists are saved on your computer and survive restarts.
CD Ripping
Insert a CD and hit Rip. PodCherry automatically reads the disc, looks up album info, and saves your music locally.
Your library, your files
Everything PodCherry saves lives in standard files on your computer: subscriptions, downloads, and playlists. No cloud, no lock-in.
How It Works
Simple by design.
Powerful by default.
PodCherry gets out of your way so you can focus on what matters: listening.
Search any podcast
Type a show name and see live results pulled from the world's largest podcast catalogue. No account, no login.
Subscribe & stay updated
Hit subscribe and the show lives in your sidebar permanently. New episodes appear automatically.
Download & go offline
Save episodes to your machine in a compact audio format. Take your shows anywhere, even without internet.
Listen your way
A persistent player bar is always at the bottom. Play, pause, seek, and control volume without leaving any page.
Early Access
Be the first to know
when PodCherry launches.
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Built for listeners
who own their library.
PodCherry is a free macOS app for podcast playback and CD ripping. No subscriptions. No cloud. No tracking.
Why we built it
Modern podcast apps are mobile-first, ad-supported, or locked behind accounts. We wanted a macOS-native alternative that treats your listening history as yours, stored locally, never uploaded, never monetised.
CD ripping came naturally. Audiophiles who care about their podcast library often care just as much about their music collection. No reason to maintain two separate apps.
How it's built
- Electron macOS desktop shell with native system integration
- React UI layer with the dark cherry-red design system
- Rust Native backend for CD reading, encoding, and RSS parsing
Get in touch
Have feedback, a feature request, or found a bug? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
hello@podcherry.comPrivacy by design
PodCherry never phones home. Your subscriptions, downloads, playlists, and listening history all live in standard files on your Mac. There is no account system, no analytics SDK, and no ad network.
See our privacy policy for the full picture.
Privacy Policy
Your data stays
on your Mac.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
What we collect
- ✕ Email or account info
- ✕ Listening history
- ✕ Podcast subscriptions or search queries
- ✕ Crash reports or diagnostics
- ✕ Device identifiers or IP address
- ✕ Analytics or usage telemetry
Network activity
PodCherry makes outbound requests only for content you explicitly request: fetching podcast RSS feeds and episode audio, and querying MusicBrainz when you insert a CD. These go directly to third-party servers. Nothing routes through us.
This website
This site uses no cookies, no analytics, and no tracking scripts. If you sign up for early access via Mailchimp, your email is stored by Mailchimp under their own Privacy Policy and used only to notify you when PodCherry launches.
Changes
Material changes will be noted on the blog and the date above will be revised. Questions? Contact us at hello@podcherry.com.
Terms of Service
Terms of Service
Last updated: June 7, 2026
Acceptance
By using podcherry.com or the PodCherry app you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our software or website.
The application
PodCherry is proprietary software. All rights reserved. It is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
Third-party content
PodCherry fetches podcast feeds and audio from third-party servers. We have no control over that content and are not responsible for its accuracy, legality, or availability.
CD ripping & copyright
It is your responsibility to ensure that ripping a disc complies with copyright laws in your jurisdiction. We do not encourage or condone copyright infringement.
Early access sign-up
Submitting your email consents to a single launch notification email via Mailchimp. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in that email.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PodCherry contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the software or website.