I have google podcasts and it mostly works well. I like that there are no ads or features withheld for a pro version, and that it streams.

I don't like that it has no longevity and that I can't figure out how to hide podcasts I've listened to (even though it knows I've listened to them)

I would like to ask for podcast app recommendations (that fulfill certain basic criteria)

What are the best podcast apps that:

1. is free

2. no ads

3. has no major features that you need to listen to podcasts withheld (except maybe syncing across devices, even if that is not available I'd still consider it)

4. does not require downloading of podcasts. I just want to stream them

5. supports resuming podcasts

6. can hide podcasts you've listened to fully

7. has a good catalog of major podcasts

would be nice features

1. easy way to skip by predefined amounts like 30 seconds or 1 or 2 minutes, to get through the sponsored stuff

also please don't recommend apps just because they are podcast apps but don't actually meet the main criteria above.

if there is anything really nice about an app you recommend, please mention it. thanks.

Quickly searched and this question was asked a year ago, apologies if there's more recent similar posts. I've used podcast addict for years But I'm finding it less and less user friendly.

Like within the playlist, it used to be possible to unsubscribe from a podcast. Now you have to hunt for the podcast under 'podcasts' which is really irritating as there isn't a list of names but the cover art. Sieve through that just to do something that used to be a one click process. I want a simple player that isn't going to require excessive time on my behalf to do anything, I just want functionality! Suggestions? Thanks

(I know it's been asked before, but I need more options!) I have an android phone. Ever since Google got rid of their podcast app, I've been STRUGGLING. I hate YouTube music.

▪️I tried Antennapod. I liked it's layout but the app kept making episodes skip during playback. ▪️I briefly tried Podcast Addict but the ads at the bottom of the screen was off putting.

▪️I'm currently using Pocket Casts but I hate the layout 😭

Can someone please tell me where else I can listen to my shows??

I just jump ship from iPhone to Android, my main app for podcasts was the default Apple Podcast app. The app isn't available for Android (I know, shocker) and would like something similar to it. Hopefully something not too bad heavy.

My ancient iTouch is not what it used to be, so I need to start listening to podcasts on my phone. Any recommendations for podcast apps, especially for a MBMBAM fan?

Thanks!

I'm looking for a top-rated Android podcast app that isn't Podcast Addict, YouTube Music, Pandora, or Spotify. Which one do you recommend?

I primarily listen to horror fiction podcasts like NoSleep. I'm looking for a user-friendly app with a clean interface and minimal customization options.

I recently switched to Android from iPhone on Monday and previously used Apple podcasts.

I'd been using the TuneIn app to listen to podcasts ever since I started several years ago. Sadly, that app seems to have discontinued updating, so I am now looking for another app. The highest-rated one on the Google Play Store seems to be "Podcast Player - Castbox" (4.7). I'm interested in an ad-free version that works on Android. My understanding is that the cost of this on Castbox is $5/month. Any experience with that one or other recommendations?

I've tried many apps and I hate to change again. Currently using castbox, but it's not working properly and has been frustrating me for a while. I've also given up on pocket cast, podcast player and a few others that don't seem to be in the play store anymore. I will not use spotify. Any suggestions? I'm not opposed to paying if it functions well.

I have been using Google podcast for a long time now and I don't really like it what are some good podcast apps I can try?

I've used Google Podcasts, but I've gotten tired of the lack of volume boost (also I just read that Google is killing the app next year).

I've tried different apps from the Playstore and settled on Pocket Casts and Podbean.

I'm trying to decide which of the two is better, or if you know another good app then please tell me about it.

• Preferably No ads

• Free is nice, but I'm willing to pay a one time fee (no subscriptions) for an ad free version.

Supposedly Podbean I believe has ads for their free version, but I have yet to see any.

Thanks

Amazon Music is very temperamental and drives me crazy. What app works best for you and why do you love it?

My God-to app is going away I'm on lookout for a new app

1. Without Ads

2. Preferably FOSS

I changed to Spotify after the fall of Stitcher, but I don't love it. What are you using?

Recently I was listening to a podcast on Google Podcasts and realized I kept getting ads that were specifically targeted for my location. So that was a clear sign that these were not ads part of the podcast, but inserted ads by Google.

Upon further research it seems Fall 2022 Google gave podcasters the option to switch on Google Ads for additional ad revenue for their podcasts. This sucks especially because there seems to be no way to pay your way out of these. I have Youtube Premium for Ad Free Youtube & Unlimited Music. So its really messed up they are showing these ads to users who already pay Google for ad free!

So I want to explore what (if any) podcast apps have no external ads without paying a subscription?

If there are none, then which apps have none with a paid subscription?

Hello fellow redditors, I've been listening to podcasts for a few years now and once in awhile I'll venture out and try a new app, but I always come back to Pocketcasts. Something about it just works best for me, I find it simple and intuitive.

What app(s) do you like and why?