Top Apps

This app offers a number of features many like: cross-device and cross platform syncing, episode auto downloading and cleanup, as well as a cool discovery function based on categories and listening habits. It contains creative controls such as a sleep timer, and volume controls to boost the podcaster if they are speaking too low. It's very easy to use and you'll never lose the playlists you love. Read More

Overcast is a very unique, easy to use, that offers superior audio and podcast management features. The app effortlessly handles episode playbacks, downloads, and allows the listener to receive notifications of new episodes. It also has a voice boost feature that raises quite voices and lowers loud voices. The app will cut away from gaps in the podcast. They are continually updating the app and you can set up a very clean and powerful episode management system. Read More

Google is now a big player in the podcast game. This app is by far a must-have app if your smart home uses Google Home Speakers or if you have an Android phone. The app is also now available for use on iPhones! Starting and stopping a show has never been easier - especially when getting out of your car and walking into your house, using your Google Home Speakers. Many unique features are included, including adjusting play back speed as well as an awesome feature that allows you to add a podcast to the app directly from a Google search (that's cool). The Google podcast app is looking to be a premiere player when it comes to search and discovery. Read More

Castro comes to the game with one goal: simplicity. It's a very visually appealing app that's simple to use and provides very clean audio. Your episodes will download in the background. In what is a very fragmented and cluttered filled industry, Castro keeps it simple. You have a choice to ultimately upgrade for advanced features, but to me, this app is solid because it's very user friendly and not over complex. Read More

Spotify has quickly elevated themselves into a podcast powerhouse. The app has a very unique platform for supporting both spoken word and video podcasts. They continue to buy smaller podcast players and integrate them into their app. They provide a unique way to organize podcasts across all categories and you can subscribe to individual podcasts. Another great advantage with Spotify is the ability to share on social media. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles as some of the other apps, but for a Spotify user, it makes sense to use it for your podcast listening. Read More

Download settings per show give you more customization than ever before. Episode search, filtering, and sorting help you focus on what you want to see. Listen at virtually any speed with fine-tuned playback controls. This is your world, and we’re just living in it. From news, comedy, true crime, fiction, and so much more, there are a lot of podcasts out there. We live and breathe them, so let us help you discover the best ones through our expertly curated recommendations. Read More

Apple is where it all began, with iTunes originally. This is the original - and for those of you with an iPhone, there's no better place to start! Read More

Find a listen for every moment. Choose binge-worthy audiobooks, exclusive podcasts, bite-sized audio content and genre-bending Audible Originals. Listen to captivating storytelling, and make Audible a part of your daily listening routine. Read More

Radio.com brings you what they claim to be the fastest growing audio app in the world, you can listen to all podcasts with open RSS feeds along with their vast network of repurposed shows from Entercom Communications, the company that owns Radio.com Read More

You’re ready to find something good to listen to. Whether you Google “podcasts” as a first-time podcast listener or you’re a long-time podcast addict, RadioPublic’s free, easy to use podcast player for Android makes listening to podcasts simple, enjoyable, & fun. (Also: free. We like that podcasts are free & we don’t provide our app for free at the expense of your privacy or personal data; we don’t require an account or social login to browse or listen. And unlike other free apps, we have no banner ads AND offer features that only paid apps have.) Read More

TuneIn brings together live news, sports, music, podcasts and radio from around the world.With live and on-demand audio from the voices you trust, on any device, you're never without something amazing to listen to. ALL YOUR AUDIO IN ONE APP. News: Stay informed with 24/7 news from local, national and global sources, including CNN, MSNBC, FOX News Radio, NPR and BBC. Sports: Listen to your team wherever you go with local, national and global sports talk stations. Music: Soundtrack your life with exclusive music channels, including Today's Hits, Classic Rock Hits and Country Roads. Podcasts: We've got all your must listen podcasts right here. Radio: Stream over 100,000 AM, FM and internet radio stations broadcasting from 197 countries. Read More

Breaker's mantra is 'The social podcast app' Every podcast is on Breaker! Over 700,000 podcasts available. Follow your friends to see what they’re listening to, and discover new podcasts from the Breaker community. Like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. - ½x up to 3x speed - Skip Silences to save time - Dark mode and landscape mode - Offline mode - Download new episodes automatically Read More

Player FM claims to be one of the world's best podcast apps, allowing you to manage your favorite shows online and play them offline. It is recognized as a top independent podcast player and podcast library, empowering listeners around the world to search, discover, save, and listen. Read More

One of the world's best-rated podcast app for iPhone has come to Android, at long last. Laughable is paradise for podcast lovers & comedy fans – there’s nothing else like it, and it’s completely free. Subscribe to your favorite comedians and other public figures, from Bill Burr to Barack Obama to Jordan Peterson, Patton Oswalt to Oprah, and thousands more. Read More

Luminary is a subscription podcast network with original shows from your favorite creators. The Luminary app offers access to 40+ original podcasts you won’t find anywhere else, plus the ones you already listen to and love. Features to enhance your listening experience: Customized for you: Luminary offers a personalized experience, including recommendations tailored to your tastes and listening habits. Curation: Our in-house editorial team programs the app with culturally relevant content to keep you up-to-date on topics people are talking about. Continue listening: Pick up right where you left off on any podcast you’ve played recently. Search: A robust search, with rich results including episodes and shows. Offline mode: Take your favorite podcasts on the go, in the air, or underground. Wherever you like to listen. Read More

iHeart has a tremendously popular app and has dedicated tremendous resource to the podcast platform. For those of you that love the combination of music and spoken word stations, this is a perfect app for you as your choices of listening genre is vast. Read More

NPR One is a whole new way to listen to stories, shows, and podcasts from NPR and your local public radio station. Tremendous functionality, and for those of you that are NPR lovers, this is the app for you! Read More

The widest variety of ad-free music. The best in sports, talk and comedy. The most original exclusive content. • For the first time on SiriusXM, experience both exclusive, original podcasts – including Marvel – as well as the top podcasts you know and love, curated by our experts • Create your own stations based on artists and songs you choose • Catch breaking news • Thousands of shows, videos, performances and more • 24/7 sports talk, classic moments and more on N FL play-by-play, ESPN Radio, SiriusXM® NHL Network Radio™, SiriusXM PGA TOUR® Radio, SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, and more Read More

A powerful, complete, and easy to use podcast player that will help you manage and listen to podcasts the way you want to.Now with CarPlay support!"Downcast: Probably The Best Podcast Downloader for iPad and iPhone" - Wired Gadget Lab Subscription Features • Search, subscribe to and download audio and video podcasts of any size • Manually subscribe to podcasts via URL • Download podcasts automatically • Continue podcast downloads in the background* • Browse and download older podcast episodes • Auto-refresh podcast feeds • Settings for auto-download and episode retention • Import and export podcast feeds via OPML • Import supported audio/video media files • Support for password-protected podcasts • Create and edit "smart" playlists • View podcast details and episode show notes • Rename podcast titles Read More

The Wondery App is the best place to quickly find and listen to Wondery’s immersive podcasts.For True Crime fans, we have classics such as The Shrink Next Door and The Dating Game Killer with new bingeable True Crime shows coming regularly. The Wondery app is the best place to find and listen to Wondery shows: *A home screen that’s personalized based on your preferences, including “Continue Listening”, which surfaces the shows and episodes you’re in the middle of, and “New Episodes from My Shows”, which highlights the latest episode of shows you’ve subscribed to *Binge away with binge-mode! Episodes from the same series play back in order *Browse shows with multiple seasons (there are more than 40 seasons of Business Wars!) easily by tapping on the season title on the show page *Curated collections of recommended shows, seasons and episodes from across our catalog, including True Crime series, Daily shows, the Best Seasons of Business Wars and more *Adjust playback speed, share episodes and set a sleep timer right from the audio player *Download episodes for offline listening. Add a series to “My Shows” to get new episodes downloaded automatically to your device *Manage your downloads in “My Library" Read More

Patreon is a membership platform that makes it easy for artists and creators to get paid. Fans pay creators of all kinds a subscription amount of their choice in exchange for exclusive experiences and behind-the-scenes content. Creators get a meaningful revenue stream and fans get closer to the creators they love most. We think that’s the definition of a win-win. Patreon’s Android app brings creators and fans together like never before. * Stay up to date on the latest from the creators you support * Discover and follow new creators * Interact with your favorite creators in real-time when they host live chats Read More

One of the premiere podcast app & podcast players to find, save, download, and listen to your favorite podcasts, FM, and audiobooks. Access over 95 million audio content including podcasts, audiobooks, FM radio, white noise, guided meditation podcasts from 27 different countries. Download Castbox and turn your iPhone or iPad into a fully functional podcast player. You would be able to control the playback on your apple watch, switch to the next episodes using CarPlay, or meditate to the guided meditation podcasts with your Apple HomePod, Amazon Alexa. Read More