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Pocket Casts – Podcast App

Pocket Casts – Podcast App

Android Automattic, Inc
3.6 Popularity

Addictive podcast app with great features

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Updated
October 10, 2025
Age Rating
Teen
Package Name
au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts

So here's my honest take on Pocket Casts - Podcast App. I've tested a bunch of podcast apps and this one's definitely one of the better ones. The discovery features are great for finding new shows, and the playback controls are super useful. The design is pretty nice too, although it can get a little busy at times. My main gripe is that the free version has ads, but it's not a dealbreaker. Overall though, I'd say it's the best free podcast app I've used.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of podcast discovery and search features
  • Playback controls like speed adjustment and sleep timer
  • Syncs listening across devices
  • Looks great with material design
  • Free to download and use

Cons

  • Can feel a bit cluttered at times
  • Ads in the free version can be annoying
  • Some features are locked behind a paid subscription
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
3.6 /5
based on 86,762 reviews
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Description

Been using Pocket Casts – Podcast App for a couple months now. It’s basically a free podcast player that’s got some really useful features. Pretty solid app if you’re into listening to podcasts on the go.

Here’s what you can do: you can search for and discover new podcasts, subscribe to your favorites, and get automatic updates. There’s also a sleep timer if you like falling asleep to podcasts, and you can adjust the playback speed too. And the app syncs your listening across devices – super convenient.

Look, if you’re a podcast addict like me, you’ll probably really like this. It’s not perfect – the UI can be a bit cluttered at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out for sure.

User Reviews

Quack_Industries October 24, 2025

I purchased the app many years ago to support them and get complete access and functionality. In the last few years, the app has started going down the dark hole...

Damon Taibi October 24, 2025

I paid full price for this app because I did not want to see ads in my podcast app. The app has now started showing ads, and it is demanding...

Jacob Peters October 24, 2025

Long time fan and heavy user of the app. I get that you have to pay for development but adding ads to an ad free app isn't the way. I'd...

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