Best New Podcast Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best new podcast apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 244+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top New Podcast Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
2Podbean Podcast App & PlayerPodbean Podcast App & PlayerFree4.8★ (54K)YesYesNov 2026
3New BSC Podcast AppNew BSC Podcast AppFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
4Podomatic Podcast PlayerPodomatic Podcast PlayerFree4.8★ (7.4K)NoNoOct 2026
5Noorami: AI Podcast PlayerNoorami: AI Podcast PlayerFree4.9★ (21)NoNoOct 2026
6Promocast: Podcast DiscoveryPromocast: Podcast DiscoveryFree5.0★ (3)YesNoAug 2026
7PodSearchPodSearchFree4.3★ (8)NoNoOct 2026
8Podcast KioskPodcast KioskFree5.0★ (1)YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for New Podcast

Apple Podcasts#1

Apple Podcasts by Apple

Audio and video podcasts
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.9😞(2.1M ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
  • 🎨 Sleek and modern user interface
  • 💯 Vast library of podcast content
  • 🔍 Helpful podcast discovery features
  • 🗓️ Convenient episode management

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable playback
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive navigation
  • 🔀 Inconsistent episode ordering and playlist management
  • 🔋 High data and battery consumption
  • 🗑️ Difficulty removing/deleting unwanted episodes
Podbean Podcast App & Player#2

Podbean Podcast App & Player by Podbean Incorporated

Your podcast app for iPhone
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.8😊(54K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#60in News
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Discover, download, and listen to millions of podcast episodes, audiobooks, and relaxation sounds. Enhance your listening with intelligent playback features, customizable playlists, and an integrated audio recorder for creating your own content. Stay updated with new episode notifications and automatic downloads.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth playback
  • 💡 Variety of podcast options
  • 🚀 Quick downloads
  • 👍 Customizable playlists
  • 👍 Reliable app performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy episode playback
  • 🐛 Inconsistent episode downloads
  • 🐛 Confusing navigation
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Lacking podcast discovery features
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This app serves as a dedicated podcast platform for Boston Scientific employees. It allows users to access and listen to exclusive content related to the company. The application is designed for easy navigation and playback of audio episodes.

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FAQ about New Podcast

What are the best new podcast apps for iPhone?
Apple Podcasts tops our new podcast apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 2.1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top new podcast apps we rank are free to download, including Apple Podcasts and Podbean Podcast App & Player.
Apple Podcasts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 244+ new podcast apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.