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Acast vs Apple Podcasts Subscriptions:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Acast had more branded searches than Apple Podcasts Subscriptions among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide. Acast had about 27,100 branded searches, while Apple Podcasts Subscriptions had 2,900. Acast made up 0.75% of all podcast monetisation platform searches we track, and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions accounted for 0.08%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about podcast monetisation platforms, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions appeared in four of the five answers and Acast in one. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions was mentioned before Acast in every answer that named either.

Among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Acast, about 9 searches for every 1 for Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

Acast 27.1K searchesApple Podcasts Subscriptions 2.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Acast in 1

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions in 4 of 5Acast in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, named ahead of Acast in 4 of 4 answers

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions first in 4Acast never first

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Top podcast monetisation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Acast was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions was listed before Acast in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Patreon1st
  2. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions2nd
  3. Supercast3rd
  4. Spotify for Creators4th
  5. Supporting Cast5th
  6. Acast6th
  7. RedCircle7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Patreon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Spotify for Creators4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Supercast4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Apple Podcasts Subscriptions4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Supporting Cast3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • RedCircle1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Acast1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Acast or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Acast and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven podcast monetisation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Acast and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Acast, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPatreonSpotify for CreatorsRedCircleAcastSupercastSupporting CastApple Podcasts Subscriptions
Oct 202593.1%2.5%3.1%0.92%0.23%0.04%0.08%
Nov 202593.7%2.5%2.6%0.93%0.18%0.04%0.04%
Dec 202593.9%2.5%2.6%0.76%0.18%0.04%0.07%
Jan 202694%2.5%2.6%0.62%0.19%0.04%0.07%
Feb 202692.8%3%3.1%0.75%0.22%0.04%0.07%
Mar 202693.3%3.1%2.5%0.76%0.18%0.04%0.05%
Apr 202692.2%3.7%3.1%0.75%0.22%0.04%0.05%
May 202693.5%3.1%2.5%0.62%0.19%0.03%0.07%
Jun 202693.9%3.1%2.1%0.62%0.19%0.04%0.08%
Jul 202692.8%3.7%2.5%0.61%0.18%0.07%0.1%
Aug 202693.9%3.1%2.1%0.62%0.15%0.08%0.07%
Sep 202692.6%3.7%2.5%0.75%0.18%0.12%0.08%

How has the Acast and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for podcast monetisation platforms worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Acast worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acast’s and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Acast

1 branded search term

  • acast

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

1 branded search term

  • apple podcasts subscriptions

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