# Podcast Source — user reviews > 86 indexed App Store user reviews of Podcast Source by Wizzard Media, rated 4.60/5 from 137 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-source/id419361759/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-source/id419361759.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 103 · 4★ 20 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Podcast Source? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 📚 Access to exclusive bonus content and paid podcasts - ⭐ Good for finding back episodes no longer available elsewhere - 🎧 Ability to download episodes for offline listening - 📱 Navigable app design - ✨ Extra features like PDF downloads and wallpapers **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing - 🔌 No CarPlay support - 🔋 Severe battery drain issues - ⚠️ Limited podcast selection compared to competitors - ❌ Offline listening generates excessive error messages - 🔍 Search functionality doesn't work reliably - ⏱️ Slow loading times - 🎯 Clunky and complicated user interface - 💾 Playlists and subscriptions disappear unexpectedly - 🚫 Content blocking/censorship concerns **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on loading screens - Shows disappear from library after downloading - Download failures with 'no playable content' errors - App freezes when accessing shows - Playback position not saved between sessions - Search results return no podcasts - Excessive battery drain during playback - Offline listening triggers repeated error messages - In-app purchases not restoring after reinstall - App won't open or gets stuck on blank screens - Subscription data lost after updates **Most requested features** - CarPlay support for hands-free podcast control - Ability to play episodes in chronological order (old to new) - Auto-stop feature when podcast finishes instead of auto-playing next - Cross-device synchronization for purchases and progress - Simplified navigation and streamlined UI - Offline mode without network error messages - Better episode management and marking as played - Improved search functionality ## Newest reviews (12 of 86) ### 4/5 — Great little podcast app *2019-09-20* Unfortunately does not support car play, so podcasts must be started from the phone. Play pause and skip forward and back works well though. ### 4/5 — easy to use *2019-08-16* intuitive controls, easy to navigate ### 4/5 — Easy to you once you find it *2017-03-01* Took me a little bit to find the right podcast source- I got it to listen to Jimmy Church on Fade to Black.. once it was downloaded It was easy to use... and you can download episodes to take with you .. ### 2/5 — Very broke *2016-12-19, version 2.2.10* Right now it's just a shell with no content. Nothing populates ### 2/5 — Where did my playlist go. *2016-08-12, version 2.1.4* Irritated because this is my second attempt to write a review. If you write a review using a nick name already taken, it asks you to choose a new nickname and then deletes your carefully worded review which took 10 minutes to write. Choose your nick name carefully since this app seems to be designed to waste people's time. Now to my original complaint. I downloaded and created a small playlist 2 days ago not spending more than 4 hours listening. Voila, this evening, the playlist disappears on screen. No message from the app as to what is going on. Plus, the app lost its functionality. WT....... This really feels like a waste of time. ### 2/5 — Download Failure *2016-04-14, version 2.1.4* Using iPhone 5S, iOS 9.2.1 Have never had problems with downloads until today (4/14/16). Tried to listen on the road & got error message about "no playable content." Now back on WiFi; deleted my downloads & tried to re-download without luck. I can't figure out what's going on. In general, before today I used the app in order to access certain podcasts I like which aren't available on iTunes but have always found the UI pretty clunky. I can understand the frustration of podcast producers! ### 4/5 — Not perfect, but handy... *2016-03-22* Wouldn't use it for new episodes, but it's terrific at finding back episodes that are no longer on iTunes or stitcher. ### 3/5 — Really difficult to use offline *2015-06-26* I recently downloaded some episodes to listen to offline while I travel, but whenever I try to returning to the window while an episode is playing, I get like 20+ "no network found" error messages in a row, preventing me from rewinding or pausing or whatever, and it's getting really annoying. It happens whether I'm on airplane mode or just not connected to a network. Why is there no adaptation for offline listening? Doesn't that just defeat the entire purpose of downloading an episode? ### 4/5 — Almost great *2015-04-19* I do like the new look, however I do not see a way to get the episodes to play old to new. I would appreciate a way to do so. ### 2/5 — Having some issues *2014-09-21, version 1.20.4* Running very slow or not at all when trying to access a show. Says unable to connect. Running ios8 on a 5s. ### 2/5 — Good I guess but blocks many podcasts *2014-05-15, version 1.20.4* I get enough censoring from the federal government. I don't want it from my podcast player. ### 4/5 — Awesome app! *2014-03-16* Used this app to get the We Hate Movies app, I strongly recommend the We Hate Movies podcast to the uninitiated! I plan on exploring this app more and feel very assured to be enamored by the content. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Search doesn't work *2016-06-14, version 2.1.4* Looking for a better app than the default iOS podcast player. This one ain't it. Search found none of the podcasts I listen to. ### 1/5 — Almost *2016-05-06, version 2.1.4* Freezes too often. can't handle multiple downloads. Keep the played list. That's what brought me in. ### 1/5 — Crashes, needs Monthly Payment? *2015-12-02, version 2.0.30* Is this because I need to register my Monthly Payment first? ### 1/5 — Battery drain *2015-08-14* Listening to a downloaded podcast for an hour while driving and my battery is down to 71%. Check usage 45% is this app for background activity. Had already turned off cellular data for it and set download on WiFi only. If it wasn't for the fact this is the only way to listen to a set of podcasts I had to pay for I would delete this app immediately. ### 1/5 — New interface is garbage! *2015-04-11, version 2.0.17* This used to be the Podcast Box app, which worked great. Now they've changed it and you cannot go forwards or backwards in episodes. It looks horrible! ### 1/5 — Don't upgrade! *2015-04-10, version 2.0.17* Unable to find a way to restore in app purchases. Description describes way to contact developers but can't be found. ### 1/5 — How, why, and for whom does this exist? *2015-01-22, version 1.20.4* The only reason this app exists on my device is so I can listen to We Hate Movies' extra content. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2014-12-05, version 1.20.4* I paid for this to get bonus content from Alohomora podcast but there isn't any. It freezes too. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2014-10-02, version 1.20.4* Buggy as hell on iphone5 ### 1/5 — Used to work *2014-08-07, version 1.20.4* This app hasn't worked in almost a month. Don't know if they no longer support it, or what. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The history of Rome *2017-02-02, version 2.2.10* Awesome podcast Great sound The app is easily navigable... Ticks every box ### 5/5 — Great App *2016-08-30, version 2.1.4* Keeps me up in my podcasts without any trouble ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2015-06-25, version 2.0.17* Great teaching. Help me a lot in my speaking and listening. ### 5/5 — Lots of FREE shows to check out! *2015-04-10* Love this app! Lots of great shows to explore and new shows being added! Troubleshooting contact is now listed too! ### 5/5 — Good *2015-02-10, version 1.20.4* Good podcast! ### 5/5 — Great for... *2014-06-30, version 1.20.1* Great for the avid podcast listener. ### 5/5 — Best way to consume podcasts *2014-06-09* Absolutely awesome. You can get episodes before everyone else if your favorite podcasters choose to put them out that way. Can get featured extra content that nobody else gets. ### 5/5 — Neat *2014-03-25, version 1.20.4* Pretty nice and getting better. No complaints ### 5/5 — Great App with extra features *2014-03-03, version 1.20.1* Download PDF, wallpaper, etc. ### 5/5 — Great for organization of podcasts *2013-09-22* Easy access to all your podcasts and you can star your favorite episodes for quick access later! Also allows for in-app purchase on your favorite shows. --- *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 2026-06-10.*