# Player FM — Podcast App — Best Offline Podcast Player

> A comprehensive podcast player with a vast library and advanced listening features. (iPhone/iPad app by Maple Media Apps, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-fm-podcast-app/id940568467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 4,674 App Store ratings · 227 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 234 MB
- Languages: American English, Aghem, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French and 26 more
- Released: 2018-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-fm-podcast-app/id940568467/reviews.md

## What is Player FM?

PlayerFM is a top independent podcast player and podcast library, empowering listeners around the world to search, discover, save and listen to more than 20+ million free podcasts. 

Find your favorite shows and discover new shows focused on education, news, business, technology, sports, comedy, and more! Our podcast library is updated multiple times per day, ensuring we always have the latest shows and episodes. Plus, discover free audiobooks, documentaries, video podcasts and interviews with our human-powered catalog and advanced episode-level search. 

KEY FEATURES

•    Offline listening - When you're commuting and relaxing, your podcast player is still there for you, even with no wifi.
•    Seamless cloud sync - Follow it on your phone and you'll see it on your tablet too.
•    Social - Like and share favorite episodes.
•    Discover - See what's hot and trending.
•    Colors & dark theme - Match your style.
•    Podcast categories - Organize your shows into genres and moods.
•    Sleep timer - Let the podcasts sleep when you do.
•    Picture in Picture - Watch video podcasts and use your device at the same time


PREMIUM FEATURES

PlayerFM Premium:
• NEW Space Saver - Compress downloaded episodes, while maintaining audio quality. A 100MB MP3 could compress to 30MB!
• NEW Relax & Sleep - Discover and listen to relaxing sleep sounds hand-picked by our editors.
• NEW Custom App Icons - Choose from 9 unique app icons to match your home screen.
• NEW iPad support - Explore the app in Portrait and Landscape views.
• NEW Apple Watch support - Access playback controls and more, now from your wrist!
• Ad-Free experience - Focus on the content of your favorite podcast episodes without the distraction of ads.
• Play on multiple devices - Easily sync playlists, full play history, and resume playback across devices.
• Playlists & bookmarks - Organize with playlists and timestamped bookmarks tied to your cloud account.
• Theme editor - Full control on themes, cloud-sync all your themes, unlock all premium themes.
• Turbo Fetch - Get updates early & often. Be the first to know!
• Personal search - Locate any episode with ease from your subscriptions and playlists.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
LifeHacker: "Guides you to smart, interesting podcasts"
Tested: "Right from the start, I found the experience of using PlayerFM enjoyable"
GigaOm: "Makes podcasts look cool again"

Support:
support@player.fm 

LEGAL
Terms of Service: https://player.fm/legal
Privacy Policy: https://player.fm/privacy
support@player.fm Subscription Terms: Payment for subscriptions will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

## Key features

- Offline listening
- Cloud sync across devices
- Discover trending podcasts
- Customizable themes and dark mode
- Sleep timer
- Video podcast playback
- Space Saver for downloads

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player FM Pro Membership | $47.99 | per year |
| Player FM Patron | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Player FM Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Player FM Bundle | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Player FM Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Player FM Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Player FM Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Player FM Bundle | $129.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Player FM?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent podcast organization
- 👍 Customizable playback controls
- 🔍 Robust podcast discovery
- 💾 Offline listening support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💤 Slow episode updates
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Podcast episodes randomly restarting
- Playback controls not functioning properly
- Sync issues across devices
- Unreliable resume from lock screen

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Apple Watch integration
- Improved Bluetooth/CarPlay stability
- Ability to clear 'Play Later' queue

## Recent user reviews (10 of 227)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-fm-podcast-app/id940568467/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Angelo

*2026-06-18, version 5.3.0*

Excellent outil avec la capacité d’écouter hors connexion ainsi que de créer une playlist d’écoute.

### 1/5 — Worked fine up till now….app crashes

*2026-06-15, version 5.3.0*

I had no issues with app for a long time.
Now it’s started crashing trying to open.

### 2/5 — Worked great on Android, very buggy on ios

*2026-05-11, version 5.2.11*

I used this podcast app for probably over a decade on Android, and loved it. But after switching to Apple I think I'm going to need to find a new player. Things that don't work: 1) Nothing gets marked as "played", even after fully playing through the episode and beginning the next one. This means "auto-delete when played" setting doesn't work. 2) It only plays based on the download order, not the playlist order. When combined with the first bug that means it frequently will start replaying an episode you already completed. 3) The "switch to series grid view" setting in the "following" tab doesn't stick. It resets to chronological episode view every time you leave the tab.

### 2/5 — No way to export podcast subscriptions

*2026-05-02*

This app used to be great when it was getting regular updates. But over the years it’s gotten buggier and its available features simply haven’t kept up with the competition. It seems the app owners know this, and so have decided to quietly remove the ability to export your podcast subscriptions out of the app via OPML. You can still “Import” via OPML, but the option to export was at some point entirely removed. This appears to be the case in another podcast app they own as well - Breaker. Basically they’ve trapped users into staying because they know how much of a hassle it is to manually re-add each podcast subscription in a new app. Which would be fine if they were regularly updating either of these apps, fixing bugs, and adding new features. But they’re not, because “Maple Media” isn’t a group of app developers - they’re just scam artists who buy popular apps for less than their worth so that they can continue to profit off of the original developer’s hard work while doing nothing except collecting premium subscription fees for themselves. They provide nothing for the users. The apps they own are essentially “dead apps” that stopped receiving updates and new features ages ago - but they keep them listed on the App Store so they can continue to profit off of them. So be forewarned if you download this app, because your’re actually falling into a trap that you later won’t be able to get out of.

**Developer response:** Thanks for sharing the detailed feedback. Exporting subscriptions is still supported in OPML.
In the app, check Settings > Connection > Export subscriptions. If you do not see that option, your subscriptions OPML is also available on the web at player.fm If the export option is missing or you run into bugs, reach us via Settings > About > Contact Us and include your username plus a screenshot of what you see under Connection.

### 5/5 — Amazing been using 10+ years

*2026-03-28, version 5.2.11*

Found this in 2016. Have been a paid sub since then. Absolutely love it. The web to mobile interface sync is amazing. Support your non-Spotify apps!!

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-03-26, version 5.2.11*

…………………………………………………………………

### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY!!!

*2026-02-27, version 5.2.10*

DO NOT BUY! TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM.

### 5/5 — Piece of trash

*2026-02-24, version 5.2.10*

Foreclosed when opened

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-02-21, version 5.2.10*

I’ve used other podcast apps with good results. What were they thinking of here? Downloads lots of content I didn’t ask it to and flakes out on downloading what I want.

### 2/5 — Premium has ads

*2026-02-15, version 5.2.10*

It used to be that if you spent for a premium subscription you could use the app ad-free. They are still charging me the same price for that subscription but the app is loaded with ads anyway in the form of “sponsored podcasts”, “recommended apps”, and now there’s huge pop-up ads again. I’m not going to renew my sub for next year.

## Frequently asked questions about Player FM

### What is Player FM?

Player FM is a podcast player that allows you to search, discover, save, and listen to over 20 million free podcasts. It also offers access to audiobooks, documentaries, and video podcasts, with features like offline listening and cloud syncing.

### What are the key features of Player FM?

Key features include offline listening for when you don't have Wi-Fi, seamless cloud sync to use the app across multiple devices, a discovery section to find trending content, customizable themes, a sleep timer, and picture-in-picture for video podcasts.

### How much does Player FM cost?

Player FM offers a free version with core podcast listening features. A premium subscription unlocks additional features such as space-saving compression for downloads, exclusive sleep sounds, custom app icons, iPad and Apple Watch support, an ad-free experience, and advanced playback and organization tools.

### What devices is Player FM compatible with?

Player FM is available on mobile devices and tablets. Premium features include specific support for iPad and Apple Watch, allowing for a more integrated experience across your devices.

### What are some common use cases for Player FM?

Common use cases include listening to educational podcasts during commutes, discovering new business and technology shows, enjoying comedy podcasts for entertainment, or using the sleep timer for relaxing audio content before bed. The app is also useful for organizing and saving favorite episodes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.0 — 2026-05-29

A new version of Player FM is here! Here’s what’s new:

- Enhancments to Video Podcasts
- Picture in Picture mode

Thanks for using Player FM! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@player.fm for fast & friendly support.

### 5.2.11 — 2026-03-24

A new version of Player FM is here! Here’s what’s new:

- Enhancments to Video Podcasts
- Picture in Picture mode

Thanks for using Player FM! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@player.fm for fast & friendly support.

### 5.2.10 — 2026-02-03

A new version of Player FM is here! Here’s what’s new:

- Enhancments to Video Podcasts
- Picture in Picture mode

Thanks for using Player FM! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@player.fm for fast & friendly support.

### 5.2.9 — 2026-01-22

A new version of Player FM is here! Here’s what’s new:

- Enhancments to Video Podcasts
- Picture in Picture mode

Thanks for using Player FM! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@player.fm for fast & friendly support.

### 5.2.8 — 2025-09-21

A new version of Player FM is here! Here’s what’s new:

- Enhancments to Video Podcasts
- Picture in Picture mode

Thanks for using Player FM! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@player.fm for fast & friendly support.

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