Best Podcast Client Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the podcast client category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 240+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Podcast Client Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
2Up Next - Podcast clientUp Next - Podcast clientFree3.0★ (1)NoNoNov 2026
3Podcat - your Podcast ClientPodcat - your Podcast ClientFree5.0★ (4)NoYesNov 2026
4Podcast Player - Video & RSSPodcast Player - Video & RSSFree4.7★ (2.2K)YesYesNov 2026
5Parasocial: A Podcast PlayerParasocial: A Podcast PlayerFree4.8★ (10)NoYesOct 2026
6Spreaker PodcastsSpreaker PodcastsFree4.8★ (13K)YesNoNov 2026
7Castro: Podcast App & PlayerCastro: Podcast App & PlayerFree4.6★ (9.2K)YesYesNov 2026
8Podbean Podcast App & PlayerPodbean Podcast App & PlayerFree4.8★ (54K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Podcast Client

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
Up Next - Podcast client#2

Up Next - Podcast client by Holger Krupp

Listen to all your shows
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
3.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This podcast client offers smart chapter skipping, private on-device transcription, and robust queue management. Enjoy offline downloads, chapter-aware playback, and seamless integration with CarPlay and Siri Shortcuts.

Podcat - your Podcast Client#3

Podcat - your Podcast Client by Jeanette Mueller

The cat hears podcasts
Worth Considering
📡 News
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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This podcast client offers advanced features for managing and listening to your favorite shows. It supports various chapter marker types and provides community-specific enhancements. Enjoy customizable playback speeds, sleep timers, and intelligent episode sorting.

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FAQ about Podcast Client

What are the best podcast client apps for iPhone?
Apple Podcasts tops our podcast client 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 client apps we rank are free to download, including Apple Podcasts and Up Next - Podcast client.
Apple Podcasts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 240+ podcast client apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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