# Podcast Guru - App & Player — A Beautiful & Easy Podcast App

> Elegant podcast player with Podchaser integration and Podcasting 2.0 support. (iPhone/iPad app by Really Bad Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-guru-app-and-player/id1535235039 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Really Bad Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421866111)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 278 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, European Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2021-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-guru-app-and-player/id1535235039/reviews.md

## What is Podcast Guru?

Podcast Guru is a beautiful podcast app supporting the latest, cutting edge features of open podcasting!

Featuring elegant navigation and a beautiful interface, this app is also fully loaded.  We offer real time cloud backups and are cross platform with iOS.  It’s the ONLY app that is fully Podchaser integrated, so you’ll see reviews, show creator profiles, and all kinds of extra goodies!  We are also full backers of open podcasting and the Podcasting 2.0 initiative with features like chapters, transcripts, etc. Discover new podcasts, leave reviews and ratings, browse curated lists and cross reference your favorite hosts and creators across multiple pods! 

Why are you going to love Podcast Guru?

A frustration-free experience
Podcast Guru is EASY to use, and we really mean it.  Most other podcast apps have confusing interfaces and don’t prioritize user experience.  Our app puts you first. We aim to delight you with a lightweight and beautiful design and not an overburdened clunky app.

Podchaser Integration
We were the first, and currently only app to have full podchaser integration!  With Podchaser as our partner, we provide a rich experience, by showing you creator profiles, user lists, reviews and ratings.  A free Podchaser account is not required, but if you’re already a Podchaser user, then this is the only app you’ll want to use.

Podcasting 2.0 Support

We are full backers of the latest Podcasting 2.0 standards, we currently support the majority of the new Podcasting 2.0 features and are always adding more!  Currently this includes (when supported by the podcaster) :

* Transcripts - Full transcripts, or closed captions
* P2.0 search -  Access to The Podcast Index's open podcasting directory
* Chapters - Podcaster included links, text and images on-screen as you listen
* Funding - Links to funding websites like Patreon to support your favorite podcasters
* Location - Extra information if the podcast is geographically relevant.
* P2.0 credits - Person, guests, hosts, etc 
* Podping - real-time episode notifications 

Other Amazing Features
* Offline support with Auto downloads for your favorite podcasts.
* Night Mode.
* Multiple Search Engine Support (iTunes, The Podcast Index, etc)
* Browse Podcasts by Category
* Podcast episode reviews / ratings
* Configurable playback speed
* Full playlist support
* Sleep Timer
* Home Screen Widget
* Accessibility and compatibility with screen readers.
* Modifiable Playback queue (Up Next, etc)
* Genre Filtering
* OPML import / export support
* Browse Popular and Trending Podcasts
* View podcaster, creator and guest profiles

VIP Tier Features
* Realtime Cloud Sync and backup across all your devices (including iOS)
* Advanced speed controls
* Advance disk/storage management automation.

Full Video Support
We support video podcasts like MacBreak and Ted Talks.  You can also subscribe to Odysee RSS feeds! 

Great content
Easily find your favorite podcasts, or discover new shows from millions of episodes available for free online.  Podcast reviews and ratings powered by Podchaser help you find the best content. 

Podcast Guru listeners are currently enjoying the latest episodes from popular podcasts including:

* Huberman Lab
* Critical Role
* No Agenda
* Crime Junkie
* Hidden Brain
* Hardcore History
* Lex Fridman Podcast
* The ALL-IN Podcast

Our mission is simple:  Give listeners a powerful, reliable, and easy to use podcast manager - with only the minimum permissions required.  Fun. Easy. Powerful.  That's Podcast Guru.

Terms & Conditions: https://podcastguru.io/terms-and-conditions/
Privacy Policy: https://podcastguru.io/privacy/

## Key features

- Real-time cloud backups
- Full Podchaser integration
- Podcasting 2.0 support (transcripts, chapters)
- Offline support with auto-downloads
- Video podcast support
- Cross-platform sync (iOS)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP status | $12.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Podcast Guru?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Supports Podcasting 2.0 features
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🔍 Comprehensive podcast search
- 🔌 Reliable syncing across devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📢 Ads included in some podcasts
- 🔍 Limited search functionality within subscribed podcasts
- 🖥️ Lack of native iPad support
- 🔇 Issues with playback controls (skipping, scrubbing)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some users
- Podcast downloads not working reliably
- Playback issues causing episodes to skip or rewind unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Add option to limit number of episodes stored for each podcast
- Improve search capabilities to search within podcast episodes
- Implement native iPad support for better tablet experience
- Enhance playback controls for seamless scrubbing and skipping

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-guru-app-and-player/id1535235039/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great podcast app with no ads!

*2026-05-18*

It’s so nice to see a podcast app with no ads integrated (other than any in a podcast itself- which the app can’t control anyway). 
Great UI design that’s a delight to use!

### 1/5 — Meh

*2026-02-03, version 1.0.36*

Decent app. Used VIP for a few years. Sync occasionally broken when the app logs out your account for no reason. Most importantly, I can’t support developers who contribute effort and/or money to extremists like Curry and Dvorak, whose Mastodon instance had to be defederated due to all the hate speech posted. Apple Podcasts now has all the features most users need.

### 5/5 — Almost Perfect

*2026-01-02, version 1.0.36*

If I could make a podcast app this is how I would make it.

### 4/5 — Great app. Web player needs work

*2025-12-24, version 1.0.36*

Great app. Podcasting 2.0 ftw. Web app needs help.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-12-12, version 1.0.35*

Won’t automatically download podcasts.  And I payed for a subscription and it still won’t let me turn on the “Advanced Download Management “ in settings

### 5/5 — Made the switch from Podverse

*2025-11-24, version 1.0.35*

Podverse has been great for me for a couple of years. I gave Podcast Guru a good try and found it to be better. I still have a premium subscription to Podverse but my daily is now Podcast Guru

### 5/5 — Fantastic podcast 2.0 app

*2025-11-01, version 1.0.35*

This is the best Podcasting2.0 app I’ve found. It’s worked flawlessly and has all the features you’d need. Well done.

### 5/5 — Best Podcast App

*2025-10-04, version 1.0.34*

I listen to podcasts 1-2 hours per day. I’ve tried many and found this one the best. It’s straightforward and easy to search, download,  and organize playlists and favorites.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-10-01, version 1.0.34*

It is taking me some time to find the right podcast player that fits me. It’s very easy very not complicated and I am so thankful that I found you guys!

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2025-09-29*

I’ve just recently started listening to podcasts and I really enjoy how easy this is to use.

## Frequently asked questions about Podcast Guru

### What does Podcast Guru do?

Podcast Guru is a podcast app designed for a beautiful and frustration-free listening experience. It supports cutting-edge features of open podcasting, including real-time cloud backups, cross-platform synchronization, and deep integration with Podchaser for enhanced content discovery.

### What are the key features of Podcast Guru?

Key features include full Podchaser integration for reviews and creator profiles, support for Podcasting 2.0 standards like transcripts and chapters, offline playback with auto-downloads, video podcast support, and cross-platform cloud sync for VIP users.

### Is Podcast Guru free to use?

The app offers a free tier with many features. However, advanced features like real-time cloud sync and backup across all devices, advanced speed controls, and advanced disk management automation are available through a VIP subscription.

### What devices is Podcast Guru compatible with?

Podcast Guru is available on multiple platforms, with real-time cloud sync and backup extending to iOS devices. This allows for a seamless experience across your different devices.

### How does Podcast Guru help me discover new podcasts?

The app offers multiple ways to discover new content. It features full Podchaser integration, allowing you to see reviews, creator profiles, and curated lists. It also supports The Podcast Index for browsing and searching open podcast directories.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.38 — 2026-07-02

Podcast Guru - What's New

• Season and episode numbers now displayed - track your place in serial shows with badges like "S1 E1"
• Playlists sorted alphabetically - system playlists pinned at top, your playlists in A-Z order
• Full-screen artwork view - tap podcast images to enlarge, pinch or double-tap to zoom in
• AI disclosure information now shown when podcast creators indicate AI-generated content
• Uncategorized podcasts now easy to find under new filter chip in your Library

### 1.0.37 — 2026-03-26

** Podcast Guru - What's New **

• VIP: Auto-keep your most recently downloaded episodes - Choose how many latest episodes to keep per podcast instead of only by age
• Re-download corrupted episodes directly - Tap download on any episode to automatically replace corrupted files
• Episode pages now display social interaction links when podcasters include them in their feeds, making it easier to join conversations about episodes you're listening to.
• Currently playing chapter title is now included into the NowPlaying notification title
• Added support for chapters from id3 tags (in mp3 files)

** Bug Fixes & Improvements **

• Playlist data protection - Your playlists are now safe from data loss during app crashes
• Migrated to the newest iOS in-app purchase flow
• Numerous fixes and UI improvements

### 1.0.36 — 2025-12-13

** Podcast Guru - What's New **

• Set default playback speed per podcast or globally from Now Playing for quicker control.
• New 'Purge Cache' shows audio cache size and lets you clear it without affecting subscriptions or history.
• Smarter streaming and casting automatically picks the best audio link for smoother playback with fewer buffering pauses.

** Bug Fixes & Improvements **

• Resolved several crashes related to playback and sleep timer operation.
• Added an edge case fix for V4V streaming.

### 1.0.35 — 2025-10-22

** Podcast Guru - What's New **

• New playback speed slider (0.5x–4.0x) lets you adjust speed quickly per episode with a default in Settings.
• Picture‑in‑Picture for video podcasts keeps the video playing while you use other apps.
• Up Next controls add Shuffle and Delete All so you can manage your queue faster.

** Bug Fixes & Improvements **

• Improved behavior on iOS 26 
• Playback queue fix: prevent previous audio/video from playing while loading a new one

### 1.0.34 — 2025-09-03

• Discover related podcasts with network/publisher info and cross-promoted episodes
• Auto-rewind feature (5 seconds) when resuming after longer breaks
• Strike integration for Value-for-Value payments, alongside Alby
• Improved Smart Playlists with better episode distribution across podcasts
• Enhanced overall app stability and performance

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