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AntennaPod vs Polaris
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| Fact | AntennaPod | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Rust |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 8.2k | 2.7k |
| Latest | 3.12.2 | 0.16.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-05-08 |
| Release cadence | about 27 days between releases | about 164 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 19 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Spotify. Alternatives to Spotify →
PartialAntennaPodPlays any podcast from its RSS feed on Android; shows exclusive to Spotify are not available.
PartialPolarisStreams your own music collection to its web and Android apps; there is no catalog of music to stream.
AntennaPod
- 3.12.22026-09-18Fix episodes looping on some car audios
- 3.12.12026-09-05Fix play button on widget
- 3.12.02026-08-14Rewrite playback service (@ByteHamster, @Sarnyxq and others) - this fixes many playback issues, but do report any regre…
- 3.11.42026-05-14Another try to reduce probability of crashes on Android 16
- 3.11.22026-04-11Reduce probability of crashes on Android 16
AntennaPod
unsigned The latest release, 3.12.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Polaris
unsigned The latest release, 0.16.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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