Apple Podcasts

Apple Podcasts

Audio and video podcasts

2.1M ratings
3212 reviews
Free
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Released
June 26, 2012
Updated
October 26, 2026

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Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.

✓Listen and watch podcasts
✓Download and play offline
✓Personalized recommendations
✓Top Charts and curated collections
✓Sync across Apple devices
✓Playback controls and sleep timers
✓Subscriber-only content access
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What's New in Apple Podcasts

4.7

October 26, 2026

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

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User reviews

ADD A FILTER

It’s 2026, the year of our lordt, soon to be 2027 already! Can we add a search in the shows episodes already? Filter by date? It’s not HARD.

Slo-o-ow

The selection of podcasts and sound quality are great. New episodes of podcasts don’t load in a timely manner.

I like this app

I love being able to listen podcasts anytime for free, but could do with age ratings on the podcasts so I know if it is child friendly, but overall good.

Maybe stop vibe coding and avoid recent regressions?

You guys really love offshoring, no?

Autoplays in the car when i don’t want it to

Title. It ALWAYS autoplays when i get in the car, even when i haven’t used the app voluntarily in a long while. It’s terrible. There is NO WAY to make it stop, and this has apparently been a problem for years based on a quick google search.

Add an option to disable autoplay from bluetooth, and maybe i will reinstall. For now this will stay removed from my devices.
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Frequent crashes and app freezes

Bug

Inconsistent episode downloads and sync issues

Bug

Randomly playing incorrect or outdated episodes

Bug

Continuous playback setting changing on its own

Bug

Deleted episodes reappearing in the library

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add option to sort episodes by oldest first

Feature

Improve playlist and queue management features

Feature

Introduce a dedicated sleep timer function

Feature

Allow users to manually mark episodes as played/unplayed

Feature

Enhance integration with Siri and Apple Watch

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FAQ

What is this app?

This application is a platform for discovering, listening to, and managing podcasts. It offers a wide range of audio content that can entertain, inform, and inspire users. You can explore new shows, follow your favorites, and enjoy content both online and offline.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to listen and watch podcasts, download episodes for offline playback, and receive personalized recommendations. It also offers Top Charts, curated collections, seamless syncing across Apple devices, customizable playback controls, and access to subscriber-only content.

Is this app free to use?

The application itself is free to download and use for listening to podcasts. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include subscriptions for premium content or ad-free experiences from creators.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed for Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs, allowing for seamless syncing of your listening progress. It also supports listening on Apple Watch and via CarPlay for on-the-go access.

How can I discover new podcasts?

You can discover new podcasts through personalized recommendations tailored to your interests, by exploring trending shows and episodes in Top Charts, and by browsing curated collections assembled by editors. You can also add your favorite categories to find shows that match your tastes.