Best Podcast Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to podcast apps or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 243+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Podcast Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
2Podcast AppPodcast AppFree4.8★ (310K)YesYesNov 2026
3Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify: Music and PodcastsFree4.8★ (43M)YesNoNov 2026
4Castro: Podcast App & PlayerCastro: Podcast App & PlayerFree4.6★ (9.2K)NoYesNov 2026
5Overcast Podcast AppOvercast Podcast AppFree4.5★ (48K)NoYesNov 2026
6Podbean Podcast App & PlayerPodbean Podcast App & PlayerFree4.8★ (54K)YesYesNov 2026
7Podcast App & Player - CastboxPodcast App & Player - CastboxFree4.9★ (201K)YesYesNov 2026
8Spotify for CreatorsSpotify for CreatorsFree4.8★ (118K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Podcast Apps

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
Podcast App#2

Podcast App by Evolve Global, Inc.

Player for iPhone
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.8😊(310K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#17in News
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Access millions of podcasts on any topic, from news to true crime. Discover new shows with personalized recommendations and powerful search. Manage your listening history and favorite episodes.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Intuitive user interface
  • 📚 Wide variety of podcast content
  • 💾 Offline listening capabilities
  • 🔍 Helpful podcast discovery features

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific episodes
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 📤 Issues with downloading/playing podcasts offline
  • 🔊 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options
Spotify: Music and Podcasts#3

Spotify: Music and Podcasts by Spotify

Songs, Playlists & Audiobooks
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😐(43M ratings)
FreeAds
#1in Music
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Stream millions of free songs and podcasts, create personalized playlists, and discover new music. Upgrade for ad-free listening, offline downloads, and audiobooks.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great music selection
  • 👍 Ability to create playlists
  • 👍 Lyrics feature
  • 👍 Personalized recommendations
  • 👍 Offline listening with premium

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Excessive ads for free users
  • 🔒 Limited skips per hour for free users
  • 🐛 Music randomly stops playing
  • 🐛 Shuffle mode issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent lyric display
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding/playing specific songs

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FAQ about Podcast Apps

What are the best podcast apps for iPhone?
Apple Podcasts tops our 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 podcast apps we rank are free to download, including Apple Podcasts and Podcast App.
Apple Podcasts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 243+ podcast apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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