If you have a long memory, you might remember when Pocket Casts for Android was a terrible port of its iOS version. So what went wrong? Well, nothing really—we still think DoggCatcher is incredible. Password-protected feeds? Support for your own RSS feeds and newsreading? Does that too. A super-active user community and a developer that actually gives a damn about the people using the app they put their heart and soul into?
Oh yeah—definitely there. DoggCatcher is fast, flexible, supports Android devices of pretty much all versions and stripes, has support for phones and tablets, gives you control over when and how your podcasts are downloaded, has its own rich podcast directory, and more. Similarly, if you just want to find interesting things to listen to, its system of suggesting new podcasts to listen to based on the ones you like, or by category or subject, is pretty solid.
It also stores your subscriptions, lets you import and export OPML, remembers where you left off when you pause or stop episodes, supports Android Wear, Chromecast, and other devices, and automatically cleans up your subscriptions and old episodes to save storage.
Most offer download scheduling, and there are numerous extras such as BitTorrent support, batch downloading, a range of security features, file previewing, and support for compressed file formats to look out for.
Whether you're looking for a standalone piece of software, or something that ties into your preferred web browser, there's so much choice that it can be difficult to know where to start. If you're struggling to decide which tool you should use, read on to find out what we think are the best free download managers out there.
The free version of Download Accelerator Plus is a pared-back version of the premium edition, but it's much more than just a demo and contains all the essential features you need for quick, reliable downloads. The free version lacks the DAP Premium's privacy protection, but it does include a link checker, video previewing, file conversion, safe downloading and multiple connections to boost the speed of your downloads.
Download Accelerator Plus is clearly designed for media fans, and can help you avoid irritations such as slow servers and internet congestion.
Ninja Download Manager is a relative newcomer to the downloading party, and it looks considerably more contemporary than its, er, contemporaries. Its interface is simple and modern if a little dark , and its accelerator can help you get your files 10 times faster.
It does this by splitting each file into chunks, then downloading each one using a different server connection, making downloads not only faster, but also more reliable. If you're into music and movies you'll be delighted by its sequential setting, which lets you begin playing a file while it's still downloading. There's also a built-in video downloader with support for YouTube and Vimeo, and a video converter that changes the file format automatically once it's finished downloading.
Even for advanced users, it packs a punch. On top of that, the company also charges for some plugins like Mega, and even offers additional icon packs for more money. This is annoying, but most of the add-ons are either free or optional. The upside is that you at least know where Solid Explorer is getting its money from. It still has all the bells and whistles we used to like, including remote file access, ZIP support, and an app manager.
For basic users, the free version gives an edge over Solid Explorer, but advanced users will end up paying slightly more for the big guns. Google has started building a basic file manager into the system itself.
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