# Fountain: Podcast Player — Discover, Listen, Share & Earn > Podcast player with social features, clip sharing, and creator support. (iPhone/iPad app by Fountain Labs Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fountain-podcast-player/id1576394424 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Fountain Labs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576394426) - Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 455 App Store ratings · 256 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 99 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-07-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fountain-podcast-player/id1576394424/reviews.md ## What is Fountain? Fountain connects a global community of fans with millions of podcasts and emerging music artists. WHY LISTENERS LOVE FOUNTAIN: • Support your favourite podcasts and music artists directly by sending a payment from the player • Top up in seconds with your credit card or transfer funds from apps like CashApp, Coinbase or Strike • Join in the conversation with podcast hosts, music artists and other fans in the comments • Share podcast clips with your followers or save them as videos to post on any social media app • Create playlists and explore curated collections on diverse topics and music genres • Follow your friends to see their latest activity in your feed and discover new music and podcasts • Get paid by other listeners when they zap your clips, comments or playlists FLOWING WITH FEATURES: • Listen to any podcast and music live, offline or in the car with CarPlay • Automatically build a playback queue of your favourite shows synced across all devices • Navigate podcast chapters effortlessly and enjoy custom chapter artwork • Search accurate podcast transcripts for every episode in all languages • Enable or disable notifications to be the first to know when new episodes are released • Create custom filters for the podcasts you follow and personalise your library view • Choose your auto-downloads, auto queue and playback speed preferences for each podcast • Import your followed shows from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast and other podcast apps via OPML Privacy Policy: https://fountain.fm/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Extensive podcast library - Customizable playlists and queues - Offline listening and CarPlay support - Chapter navigation and transcripts - Audio clip sharing with subtitles - Direct creator support (Boosts & Streams) - Community engagement and commenting ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Fountain Premium | $2.99 | per month | ## What do users think of Fountain? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Best podcast app - 🔒 Secure and private - 💰 Earn sats while listening - 👍 Great user interface - 🎨 Excellent for Bitcoin/crypto fans **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy and glitchy - 🔋 Overheats phone and drains battery - ❌ Inconsistent sat earnings - 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation - 🔍 Search and discovery issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Podcast playback randomly stops or resets - Sat earnings counter resets unexpectedly - Podcast subscriptions and downloads not working reliably **Most requested features** - Improve podcast management (queue, history, etc.) - Add volume boost and playback speed options - Provide better support and communication ## Recent user reviews (10 of 256) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fountain-podcast-player/id1576394424/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Gave it 4 plus years. Im Done! *2026-07-25, version 1.5.5* 7/24/26 I’ve been critical in past as seen below but now I haven’t even got a response in 3 months Carter reaching out multiple times to support! My Sats balance is showing a negative balance that’s incorrect and a bug I assume but I’ve had no reply to emails from support. I am so done with this app. It’s issue after issue after issue since I downloaded it 4 years ago. Phone gets hot when in use and it’s just a mess. Do not use Fountain people! There are other podcasting 2.0 friendly apps that don’t have issues regularly. Year old review ⬇️ Done. I tried for over 3 years using this app regularly. It just doesn’t seem to work anymore on a regular basis. Although I must update and say some things have improved since my last review . But after 3 years of bugs I’m just switching to another app so called it quits after having a better experience elsewhere past few weeks. But I love the mission! I hate that it’s at this point. I will likely try again in future but I need a break! (I tried again and it got worse, now my Sats balance has dropped wrongly to negative and support had not responded in months) ### 1/5 — This is BY FAR the absolute BEST podcast player out there!! *2026-07-16, version 1.5.5* I love this app and everything it does. However, sometime in the last 2-3 weeks there was an update that has broken several things and done really weird stupid things like forgetting where I was in a podcast when I come back after a 5 minute pause or rewinding randomly when I click on the fast forward 30 seconds button from my watch, or tries to replay the podcast I just listened to instead of going to the next show in my queue, or the screen randomly blacks out when I add a new show to my queue. Please go back to the version you were running a few weeks ago, and DO NOT EVER EVER EVER!!!!! make any UI changes. Edit: WOW, literally immediately after I posted this review, the app updated and the developers changed the UI and didn’t even fix any of the bugs. I can’t recommend this app anymore when the developers would do something so brazen and violate one of the biggest rules of keeping a successful app successful. DEVS— Just revert the app to what it was 3 weeks ago and fix those bugs. Don’t bother with anything else. ### 1/5 — Not Pay not win *2026-07-02, version 1.5.4* ⭐️ Don't download this app; it doesn't pay. Don't waste your time. ### 3/5 — I used to earn sats *2026-06-20, version 1.5.4* I heard about fountain on a bitcoin podcast so started to use it to earn a few sats. It all worked great until February this year when I stopped earning! No idea why! I think lots of apps find they need to make money, so push paid for premium versions, but not everyone can afford to subscribe to multiple apps. Bit disappointing after early promise. ### 3/5 — Hear me out for a minute *2026-06-02, version 1.5.4* This pod player is very nice, and cross platform. But it is built on a protocol called nostr, and although it isn’t required, you should create a nostr account first. Nostr is a social platform, that houses lots of types of apps. Mostly a social media feed. But also apps like this. If you have an accounts and log into this with it, you can comment on podcasts in app and it will share to your feed automatically. So as a podcast player it’s “good”, and improving, but if used properly it can become so much more and starts to make more sense. Try it , I like it ### 3/5 — Video Podcasts *2026-05-22, version 1.5.4* Works with video podcasts, but does not support chapters in them (neither embedded nor via RSS tags). ### 3/5 — JUST USE THE WEBSITE THIS APP SUCKS!!! *2026-02-12, version 1.4.8* I SEE WHY THE RATINGS ARE SO LOW ON THIS APP. THIS THING SUCKS. THE SERVICE DOESNT SUCK BUT THE APP IS A MUCH WORSE EXPERIENCE THAN THE WEBSITE. CAN’T EVEN FIND THE AUDIO CONTROLS EVEN AFTER ASKING AI. THIS THING IS TERRIBLE. THE SEARCH SUCKS TOO. ### 4/5 — reinstalled and works now *2026-01-30, version 1.4.7* 1/29/2026 working now ### 5/5 — Free Bitcoin *2026-01-23, version 1.4.6* Get paid in bitcoin to listen to podcasts you were already going to listen to… how could you beat that!? ### 2/5 — Make Fountain Great Again *2026-01-20, version 1.4.6* Buggy as hell- crashes all the time, seldom works when in Airplane mode, so many other issues. I love the mission but this app has developed serious reliability issues. Can we stop adding features until you get the basis right (again)??? ## Frequently asked questions about Fountain ### What is Fountain: Podcast Player? Fountain is a podcast app that combines a powerful audio listening experience with social features. It allows users to discover, listen to, share, and support podcasts, while also offering ways to earn rewards for community contributions. ### What are the key features of Fountain? Key features include an extensive podcast library, customizable playlists, offline listening, CarPlay support, chapter navigation, accurate transcripts, audio clip sharing with subtitles, direct creator support through 'Boosts' and 'Streams', and community engagement through comments and activity feeds. ### How can I support creators on Fountain? You can support creators by topping up your Fountain wallet and using the 'Boost' button to send a payment with a comment. Additionally, 'Streams' allow you to send a payment for every minute you spend listening to a podcast. ### Can I earn money with Fountain? Yes, you can earn money by creating and sharing popular audio clips, receiving likes on your comments, or simply by listening to podcasts and promoted content. Your earnings can be withdrawn or used to support your favorite podcasts. ### Is Fountain available on multiple devices? The provided description does not explicitly mention compatibility with multiple devices or operating systems. However, it does mention CarPlay support for listening on the road, suggesting mobile compatibility. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.7 — 2026-08-11 bug fixes and improvements - we appreciate all your feedback so please get in touch to share your thoughts! ### 1.5.6 — 2026-08-06 bug fixes and improvements - we appreciate all your feedback so please get in touch to share your thoughts! ### 1.5.5 — 2026-07-06 bug fixes and improvements - we appreciate all your feedback so please get in touch to share your thoughts! ### 1.5.4 — 2026-05-21 bug fixes and improvements - we appreciate all your feedback so please get in touch to share your thoughts! ### 1.5.3 — 2026-05-15 bug fixes and improvements - we appreciate all your feedback so please get in touch to share your thoughts! ## Apps similar to Fountain | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cash Arcade - Earn Instantly](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cash-arcade-earn-instantly/id6451002755) | 3.2 (452) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Galxe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galxe/id6470002087) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Bright Rewards - Earn cash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-rewards-earn-cash/id1645893250) | 3.0 (57) | Free | Lifestyle | | [SocialGood:Crypto Rewards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialgoodcrypto-rewards/id1494986337) | 4.2 (3,640) | Free | Lifestyle | | [BTC Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btc-map/id6443604345) | 5.0 (6) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Media Rewards: Earn Rewards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-rewards-earn-rewards/id1123055678) | 4.8 (14,953) | Free | Lifestyle | ## Related topics [fountain](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fountain) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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