# Goodpods: Podcast Player — user reviews > 193 indexed App Store user reviews of Goodpods by Good Search, rated 4.80/5 from 1,150 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodpods-podcast-player/id1483407582/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodpods-podcast-player/id1483407582.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,014 · 4★ 71 · 3★ 28 · 2★ 14 · 1★ 23 ## What do users think of Goodpods? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great app for podcast discovery - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 💡 Unique social features for podcast listeners - 🤝 Supportive of indie podcasters - 📊 Helpful charts and rankings **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional glitches and buffering issues - 🔍 Difficulty accessing downloaded episodes - 🔀 Lack of playlist functionality - 🕰️ Slow episode loading and refresh times **Commonly reported bugs** - Profile page issues - Search results disappearing - Inconsistent episode playback **Most requested features** - Apple Watch app support - Improved playlist management - Faster episode downloads and syncing - Expanded device compatibility ## Newest reviews (16 of 193) ### 3/5 — UI quirkiness but decent ideas *2026-05-13, version 5.12.0* Fine idea for an app, but low usage hurts ideas such as the recommendations section and the overall social media aspect. The big UI concern is that the all screens can be zoomed in and out. It is way too sensitive and unnecessary in many situations for this to be allowed. Having a static zoom level would tremendously improve the UI instantly. ### 3/5 — Too slow *2026-02-13, version 5.12.0* I wanted to like it but the app is too slow. New episodes would take ages to show up and episode playback controls are glitchy too. A shame! ### 3/5 — Constantly glitching *2025-12-13, version 5.12.0* Not a great UI to begin with and the past week it’s just not worked at all. Will sit endlessly buffering, or ‘play’ when it’s loaded but the podcast doesn’t actually play at all. Unfortunate since Apple Podcasts is trash and takes up huge amount of space for no reason. Wish this would get better. ### 2/5 — Huge caveat *2025-12-04, version 5.12.0* This would be my favorite podcast app of all time but there’s a big where I can’t select seasons past season 6. There’s no way to scroll further. If this could be fixed it would be a 10 star app for me. ### 3/5 — Great Podcast App with Room to Grow *2025-10-25, version 5.11.1* Goodpods is a really solid podcast app — the interface is clean, the recommendations are genuinely helpful, and I love how easy it is to discover new shows through the community. It’s definitely one of the better apps for finding content that matches your interests. That said, I’d love to see broader device support in future updates. Adding compatibility for iPad, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Fire TV, and an Alexa skill would make the experience even better and more accessible across all my devices. Overall, a great app with huge potential — I just hope they expand support soon! ### 5/5 — Great tool for discovery *2025-08-20, version 5.9.6* As someone passionate about lifelong learning and meaningful conversations, I find Goodpods to be a truly outstanding platform. The app not only curates top-quality indie podcasts, but also fosters an engaging community where discovery is effortless and enjoyable. I appreciate how easy it is to find shows that align with my professional interests in business and innovation. The interface is intuitive and user-friendly, making every listening experience seamless. Highly recommended for anyone seeking substance, inspiration, and a sense of connection through podcasts. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2025-07-26, version 5.9.2* This app is wonderful for getting into podcasts that you might not otherwise find. My favorite is the Wandering Crow Podcast, but there are so many others that are fantastic! You won’t regret trying this app. 😊 ### 5/5 — Best app for podcast discovery *2025-06-19, version 5.8.19* I use Goodpods almost daily It’s easy to see what my friends are listening too and play new podcasts Keep up the good work Reena Better Call Daddy ### 5/5 — Future of podcast hosting *2025-06-18, version 5.8.19* As this grows it will really help smaller pods find the footing they deserve. ### 5/5 — Just what I needed *2025-06-08, version 5.8.19* I had always wondered why nobody had created a “Goodreads for podcasts” before and lo and behold, Goodpods did! The key is to get a few friends to join, and once you do, like I have, you’ll be hooked. It’s the way I find every podcast to listen to now! And importantly, I can see which specific episodes my friends have recommended. That’s incredibly helpful. ### 5/5 — Love this Podcast App! *2025-05-10, version 5.8.7* Great way to organize and track all my pods. Now my friends can check out my list for recommendations — without having to write them all down! ### 5/5 — Great platform for podcast discovery and community *2025-04-16, version 5.8.7* As the host of the Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m grateful to see our show featured on the Goodpods charts— achieving #1 Law Podcast, #1 Top 100 Networking Podcasts plus high rankings for Indie Careers and Careers All Time! Goodpods is an excellent platform for discovering new shows and connecting with listeners. It’s user-friendly, supportive of indie creators, and genuinely focused on community-building. Highly recommend it to any podcast fan or host looking to grow their reach. Keep up the great work, Goodpods! — Rob, Host of the Legally Speaking Podcast ### 5/5 — The Goodreads of Podcasts *2025-03-26, version 5.8.5* Discovery is a key component of podcast promotion in 2025. Goodpods brings a social media aspect to the listener ecosystem by providing a platform in which listeners can recommend episodes and newly discovered creators to each other. Fun app. ### 5/5 — Fascinating Podcast App *2025-03-19, version 5.8.2* I produce a few podcasts and Goodpods is completely unique in the way it engages the audience. It’s my go to podcast app for finely honed recommendations and interacting with other podcasters and podcast lovers. ### 5/5 — Great! *2025-03-05, version 5.8.0* As a podcaster myself, I love this app! It’s easy to use, and their email updates really help me keep track of my progress & keep me feeling motivated. It feels like they are really rooting for the smaller podcasters & the support is appreciated greatly! Thank you! -Devan (Porch Lore) :) ### 5/5 — Jay from Podstarz *2025-02-11, version 5.6.3* Excellent platform and extremely helpful to the entire podcast community ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Won’t stop asking me to login *2026-08-09, version 5.12.0* Got this to share my podcast via RSS feed. Have now done this eight times. Each time getting a little pop up confirmation, sharing my phone number, claiming my podcast and still it just stops. Confirms claimed podcast then just stops and fails to proceed. Sort this nonsense out ### 1/5 — I’ve been through ten terrible podcast apps just today *2026-05-28, version 5.12.0* And this was the worst of them all ### 1/5 — Horrible UI/UX *2026-02-01, version 5.12.0* Way too many personal questions. AI is a waste of time. ### 1/5 — Unwanted AI *2025-12-01, version 5.12.0* Title says it all. Why do we need AI crammed into every single app. Disappointed to see it here. Won’t be using it going forward. ### 1/5 — Asked for too much info *2025-01-26, version 5.6.1* I’ve been using the Podcast app for years because it was easy to use until they started adding popups and having to skip apps which was not ideal when driving. I searched for a free app and found yours. I’m not a podcaster but I am an avid listener. That said signing up for your app was getting a little ridiculous IMO. After selecting my favorites, I could not go on until I picked 3 strangers, or, sent a text to 3 people in my contacts. Why?? I immediately deleted the app. ### 1/5 — Account needed? *2024-11-04, version 5.0.2* So you can track whatever podcasts we listen to and sell that info to the highest bidder? No thanks. ### 1/5 — Bad *2024-06-18, version 4.3.1* It’s like the devs tried to make it a social media app that also plays podcasts. Playlist functionality is nonexistent. There’s no option to add every downloaded episode to a playlist, nor is there a way to delete every played episode. It also goes back to the first episode in the playlist every time an episode ends, so I have to manually select the next in line. ### 1/5 — 1 sucky feature ruins all *2024-05-24, version 4.1.10* an example of one awful mistake designer made causing otherwise decent app to be useless. in this case, do a search. click on a search result to check it out. do t like it so click back. THE SEARCH RESULTS ARE GONE. you have to retype the query.the designers don't give a shout about UX ### 1/5 — Good concept with poor execution *2022-09-12, version 3.2.9* This app claims to aggregate podcasts on behalf of indie podcasters and and adds social elements to increase listenership. How is this show promoting indie pods if it’s rss technology doesn’t remove major pods like JRE? If you really cared about Indies, you’d only allow indies to be listened to. Not to mention your technology is broken, the player never remembers previous listen marks, and the rating system being a jumble. I have hope they can execute the vision eventually, but for now, calling this a beta is too kind. ### 1/5 — Horrível *2021-12-14* Péssimo design interface bizarra e confusa ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — GREAT *2026-07-14, version 5.12.0* BEST APP EVER ### 5/5 — Podcast *2026-07-13, version 5.12.0* The good Buddha words Sadhu Podcast. ### 5/5 — Social podcasting *2026-04-30, version 5.12.0* Really the only podcast platform with a sense of community and recommendations from peers. It really is the Goodreads of podcasting. ### 5/5 — Great platform great podcast *2026-03-31, version 5.12.0* Love @musiciansandbeyond on GOODPODS. Perfect combination ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-01-30, version 5.12.0* Love how the company promotes the creators and helps find ways to get their content and names to other listeners. ### 5/5 — Lies My Vagina Told Me *2026-01-04, version 5.12.0* Love this new podcast! Can't stop laughing! Fascinating facile, audacious!! so enjoying the first season can't wait till the next one! ### 5/5 — Favorite Podcast App *2025-12-24, version 5.12.0* Need quality podcast, Dead Air Files on here is amazing. Join the static order an make sure to share ### 5/5 — The podcast app I didn’t know I needed. *2025-11-26, version 5.11.5* Let’s face it, there are tons of podcasting apps out there. I personally prefer Goodpods because of its ease of use and how they really seem to rally behind podcasters to help them grow. I also love the user interface. Keep up the great work! ### 5/5 — Saucsey Thoughts’ Podcast *2025-11-12, version 5.11.4* Having the accessibility of distribution to many channels has given me the confidence of Podcast player.gm ### 5/5 — Your Amongst Friends *2025-08-30, version 5.9.6* This is the app to go to for friend, family, and follower based recommendations. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*