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Best Sports Podcast Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 244+ sports podcast apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Sports Podcast Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoSep 2026
2Sports Radio+Sports Radio+Free4.6★ (3.1K)YesNoSep 2026
3Podcast AppPodcast AppFree4.8★ (308K)YesYesSep 2026
4Barstool SportsBarstool SportsFree4.8★ (67K)YesYesSep 2026
5Audacy: Radio & Sports TalkAudacy: Radio & Sports TalkFree4.5★ (92K)YesNoSep 2026
6TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesSep 2026
7SGPN: Sports Gambling PodcastSGPN: Sports Gambling PodcastFree4.9★ (147)NoNoSep 2026
8SiriusXM: Music, Sports & NewsSiriusXM: Music, Sports & NewsFree4.8★ (3.1M)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Sports 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
Sports Radio+#2

Sports Radio+ by Nick Culbertson

Streaming Sports & Talk Radio
Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
4.6😊(3.1K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream a wide variety of internet sports radio stations directly on your device. Enjoy background audio playback, allowing you to multitask while listening to your favorite sports talk and broadcasts. Discover diverse channels for all your sports audio needs.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great sports radio
  • 👍 Enjoyable app
  • 🎉 Awesome app
  • 📻 Good radio app
  • 🔊 Clear audio
  • 🌍 Able to listen to games out of area

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Erratic performance, switching stations randomly
  • 🔌 Some stations not working
  • 🤔 Lacking stations
  • 🔍 No search option
  • 🔇 Not playing in background
  • 🔍 Hard to find certain games/teams
Podcast App#3

Podcast App by Evolve Global, Inc.

Player for iPhone
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.8😊(308K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#27in 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

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FAQ about Sports Podcast

What are the best sports podcast apps for iPhone?
Apple Podcasts tops our sports podcast apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 2.1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top sports podcast apps we rank are free to download, including Apple Podcasts and Sports Radio+.
Apple Podcasts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 244+ sports podcast apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application is a platform for discovering, listening to, and managing podcasts. It offers a wide range of audio content that can entertain, inform, and inspire users. You can explore new shows, follow your favorites, and enjoy content both online and offline.
Key features include the ability to listen and watch podcasts, download episodes for offline playback, and receive personalized recommendations. It also offers Top Charts, curated collections, seamless syncing across Apple devices, customizable playback controls, and access to subscriber-only content.