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Turns out it’s a scam
I paid for this app and got scammed. I have been locked out of my account for months on end. Reaching out to support gets no response. They “updated” the app to require you to reset your password to access your account again, but the link they email you is broken. Don’t bother paying for this app. It’s apparently just a money grab.
Previous review: Social podcast app? No thank you. I don’t want to talk about my podcasts or share them with my friends. I don’t care what anyone else is listening to and I don’t care about discovering or searching for new podcasts. I have several custom RSS feeds for ad free podcasts that I pay for via Patreon. I want to import them to an app via URL, listen to them, AND SAVE THE BEST EPISODES TO A PLAYLIST TO SAVE FOREVER SO I CAN RELISTEN TO THEM EASILY. I have tried a dozen podcast apps and searched high and low on Google. I finally found this app through a Medium article and I want to cry. It actually works. Import via RSS works. Listening works. Adding my favorite episodes to the favorites playlist works, and I can customize the settings to keep the episodes from being deleted on listen. Finally. I have not been able to find a single other app on the internet that does this and it’s literally the only feature I wanted. And I didn’t even have to fork over cash to try the app. Well done. I will be subscribing to get more playlists now that I know this app does what I need.Show lesscant understand why
This app keeps getting worse and worse 😞
I’ve tried so hard to give this app chances to improve. I’ve been a user for almost 4 years, and it just keeps getting worse and worse.
It doesn’t bother me that there are so many bugs, or that it doesn’t work consistently. What bothers me is that I see regular releases of new features when the core functionality of the app is incredibly unstable.
Things as simple as playing back podcast from the last session don’t work. The UI for pop-ups literally obscured the buttons that you’re trying to use just to tell you that the app is switching to “nighttime mode.” This would be like your car stopping in the middle of the highway in order to tell you that it is turning on the air conditioning. 🤦🏾♂️
I have really tried. I have been a paid member, I have been a premium member, I have sent feedback, and the app just doesn’t get better. It’s like there’s no prioritization for the core functions of the application.
No one needs all the bells and whistles. I just want to listen to podcast. I thought that maybe after the company was acquired, that things would get better, but really, they have just gotten worse…faster.
Anyways, hopefully this review will save someone else four years of anger and frustration. Find another app.Show lessReal mess of an app!
I love the app but the support feature doesn’t work.
I’ve been trying to get ahold of Breaker because whenever I go to sort a podcast by oldest it never gives me their first episode. It loads a few episodes in. When I go to send them this support request it doesn’t let me tap on the send button through the app. So here I am, just trying to listen to podcasts from the beginning.
I love the rest of the app for the most part. The categorization and the UI are great. But occasionally when I pause an episode and go back to listen to it the player will start it from the beginning. I wish there was a “play next” or “add to queue” option.Show lessSilamandered
Developer Response
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Silamandered. That's surely not how our app should behave. For us to properly investigate your issues, can you please mail us at support@player.fm and share the info you mentioned here, as well as any other useful info? We look forward to reading from you again soon. Cheers.Not the best out there
The only reason I am still using this up is the variety of speeds to play compare to other apps. On the other hand the app is constantly eating data even if I download the episodes on Wi-Fi. The already downloaded episodes constantly start downloading again, regardless of where I stoped listening the app is starting them from the begging, so I need to reload the app again in order to fix the problem-very annoying and unnecessary even dangerous when driving !Show lessLibeznia14
Developer Response
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Libeznia14. What you're experiencing is surely not how our app should behave. For us to investigate your issues, can you please send a report with logs in Settings | Help | [Contact us]? We look forward to receiving it soon. Cheers.Update ruined the app
I’m going to delete the app. I used it regularly and loved the interface. They deleted all my history, meaning I have to manually go through and mark each episode listened. Can you imagine a podcast with 300 episodes, and I have no idea which I heard? There is no way to export my information. I reached out, and they have not done anything to help at all. It’s a canned statement about needing room on their servers.
Also, there is an upgrade button when listening that seems to purposely be located in a spot you’d accidentally hit it. I listen while I drive, and I imagine this would be an issue. Best features are gone and behind the pay service. I’m switching apps and deleting.Show lessLP955
Developer Response
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, LP955. The erasure of your play history is unfortunately a result of an important server migration. We'd love to restore it for you if we could, however, it's no longer possible. We certainly understand the inconvenience this may cause to users, hence we sincerely apologize it happened. Nonetheless, you should be able to retain your subscribed podcasts after logging in with the same email address you used in the previous version of our app. The issue is something we never wished/intended to happen, and we're making efforts to improve our app so as to prevent it from recurring. On the other hand, we've taken note of the rest of your feedback and relayed it to our team. Please don't hesitate to mail us anytime at support@player.fm should you need assistance or have other concerns. Cheers.Finally!
I absolutely love this app and I cant believe its actually free!! Every single other podcast app ive tried has been a disappointment but after downloading and using this one for a few days, Im baffled by all the smart features and user-friendly interface! Also, I love how I have the ability to comment on, follow and discuss each individual podcast with other app users without being redirected to some social media site..bravo!!!!Show lessApple_sux_a$$
Meh
Years ago I used a podcast player that totally nuked their functionality overnight so I started using breaker. I figured that the social media aspect was good and in a few years they’d sort out its many issues. Just now, after an advertisement to buy a paid version of this app I has to watch a new podcast download on my phone for three minutes because if you navigate away Breaker stops downloading. I’ve spent hours of my life watching podcasts download on breaker. Their emails keep suggesting I listen to a podcast for redpilled black men (I actually checked it out, but not for me). More like heartBreaker. Amirite?Show lessPsychodarwinist
Developer Response
Sorry to read that, Psychodarwinist. That's surely not how the app should behave. Can you please go to Settings > [Send feedback or report a bug], and send a report so we can further investigate the issues you're experiencing? We look forward to receiving it soon. Cheers.Super Informative
I thought that this Podcast was super informative with ideas that I had never heard before, especially the idea where individuals being interviewed should be treated as though they own the business and not from the perspective of clocking in 9-5 just to receive a paycheck. They need to show that they really care. When you have the mindset that you own the business you will do all that you can to keep the business and not just allow the individual or company calling in to just go to another competitor. It is a game changer when you hire people who sincerely care about the business they are involved with and not just go through the motions of just wanting the day to be over with.Show lessYosef the Accountant
Almost a Stitcher (Classic) replacement
Stitcher made some horrible life choices and I’m on the search for a new podcast app. After briefly looking at the others, Breaker seems to be a pretty clear leader. It does so well what Stitcher used to do, it lets you prioritize your favorite podcasts, sort them and listen to them in the priority you choose.
I still have yet to test it with my CarPlay (who is driving many places in 2020 anyway?). So this may be a feature request.
The things I want to see that would quickly take it to 5 stars and keep me from ever going back to Stitcher (if they get their App together again). 1) Ability to search and add shows while you are listening to a show. I’ll start the search, but it doesn’t actually work until I pause the show I’m listening to. 2) have “back 15 sec” in the minimized view or the lock screen. 3) Start play on App open!! I don’t want to go dig around for the play button when I first open the app. I’m usually ready to just start listening. 4) an alarm feature, but I’m pretty sure with other automation I can tie this to the iOS alarm.
Things it does better, but I haven’t had a chance to explore. The social aspect of it! Rating and liking podcasts. The longer I use it, I’m sure I’ll find more features that will keep me a forever convert.Show lessA.Catesby
Lack of settings & useful features
Seems solid for social features, but unfortunately that's not what I want from a podcast app. I want full control over the podcasts I listen to and the ability to listen to them anywhere. This app has no settings for individual podcast subscriptions. I normally use Downcast, which is the most powerful podcast app out there for having control over your subscribed podcasts. I want different settings for each podcast and the ability to stop/start each with my watch. This doesn't have an Apple Watch app and no web-based app either. There's potential here, but it has a long ways to go.Show lessMegalomac
