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Pocket Casts: Podcast Player

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player

Apple Audiobooks & Podcasts

16K ratings
1321 reviews
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This app offers a robust platform for discovering and listening to podcasts. It provides advanced playback controls, smart playlist creation, and seamless syncing across devices. Enjoy curated recommendations and a clutter-free listening experience.

✓Curated podcast recommendations
✓Customizable playlists
✓Smart playlists with automatic updates
✓Variable playback speed
✓Trim silence and volume boost
✓Cross-device sync
✓CarPlay, AirPlay, Chromecast, Sonos support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Pocket Casts. Based on 16K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Customizable playback controls
  • 👍Intuitive and clean interface
  • 🚀Cross-platform sync
  • 👍Robust organization and filtering options
  • 🚀Reliable performance
  • 👍Useful features like trim silence and volume boost

Negative things

  • 🐛Playback issues like skipping, pausing, and audio cutting out
  • 🐛Syncing problems between devices
  • 🐛Bugs and crashes
  • 🔧Confusing UI changes and loss of functionality after updates
  • 💰Expensive subscription model
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What's New in Pocket Casts

8.20

September 12, 2026

This one's a spring clean-up – or an autumn tidy-up, depending on your hemisphere. You can now find us on Bluesky, with a link on the About screen right alongside our other socials. Bug fixes in this release: - Listening History search no longer says “No episodes found” before it’s done looking, and your results now show up without you having to retype the search - Setting a sleep timer with Siri or Shortcuts now works while your device is locked - The Download button in Search and Discover episode results works again - Fixed a rare crash when starting episode downloads - Creating a Smart Playlist no longer freezes and closes the app - Fixed a rare crash when What’s New popped up while another screen was closing Thanks for listening with Pocket Casts!

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Subscription plans

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$39.991 Year
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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 47+1

News

This app rose +1 position in News chart.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

Top Free

📈 64+1

News

This app rose +1 position in News chart.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

Events

Read more about Pocket Casts meet Liquid Glass
Event EndedMajor Update

Pocket Casts meet Liquid Glass

A sleek, translucent design built for iOS 26

Jun 20, 2026 — Jul 20, 2026

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Read more about Synced Transcripts
Event EndedMajor Update

Synced Transcripts

Follow along as it plays.

Jun 28, 2026 — Jul 26, 2026

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Read more about Smart Folders
Event EndedMajor Update

Smart Folders

Organize your podcasts automatically

Aug 4, 2025 — Aug 18, 2025

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User reviews

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Best podcast app

Tried them all, this is the best
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Enfin

Je cherchais désespérément une appli simple rapide et pour pouvoir ranger tout mes podcast par catégorie et cette appli me donne tout ce que j’ai besoin c de loin la meilleure appli de podcast franchement rien à dire en plus on peut retrouver l’épisode en cours en se connectant à son compte sur plein d’appareils c énorme
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Man78iijhMan78iijh

App muito bom, pequenos pontos para melhora

O app é realmente muito bom. Uma única coisa que incomoda é que quando baixamos para a memória do dispositivo um podcast, ele fica com um nome genérico (como se fosse um hash). Quando baixo diversos podcasts e deixo dentro de “arquivos” no iOS, fico sem saber qual podcast é qual, pois eles não baixam o nome original. Única crítica que gostaria de melhora. No resto, excelente app, parabéns !
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eduardo.gonzagaeduardo.gonzaga

Experience is horrible

Fix the problems. Can’t even stream and pick a time to start just stuck loading. So frustrating
RalphyMateRalphyMate

Great, but could be better.

This is a great podcast app on iOS. It’s about the only option available that provides cross platform support for iOS and AAOS, at least for those of us who don’t want to navigate Spotify’s hot mess Home Screen while driving

The only downside is the AAOS version struggles when data coverage is patchy leading to buffering issues.

Being able to download episodes to the car would fix this.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Podcasts disappearing from Up Next queue

Bug

Archived episodes reappearing

Bug

Inconsistent playback progress tracking

Bug

Search function not working as expected

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to create custom playlists or folders

Feature

Improved podcast discovery and recommendations

Feature

Better Apple Watch support with offline playback

Feature

More granular control over episode management

Feature

FAQ

What is Pocket Casts?

Pocket Casts is a comprehensive podcast platform designed for listeners. It offers advanced tools for discovering new podcasts, managing your subscriptions, and enjoying a superior listening experience with features like customizable playlists and smart playback controls.

What are the key features of Pocket Casts?

Key features include curated podcast recommendations for easy discovery, powerful playlist creation (including smart playlists that update automatically), advanced playback options like variable speed and trim silence, and seamless syncing of subscriptions and listening history across all your devices.

Is Pocket Casts free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a robust set of features for podcast listening and discovery. It also includes in-app purchases, which may unlock additional functionalities or content for users who wish to enhance their experience further.

What devices is Pocket Casts compatible with?

Pocket Casts is available on multiple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, and web browsers. It also offers integration with CarPlay, AirPlay, Chromecast, and Sonos, allowing you to listen to your podcasts on a wide range of devices and in various environments.

How does Pocket Casts help me find new podcasts?

The app provides hand-curated podcast recommendations, making it easy to discover your next favorite show. You can explore categories, trending podcasts, and personalized suggestions based on your listening habits to broaden your podcast horizons.