{"id":9211,"date":"2025-12-01T01:01:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T01:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/?p=9211"},"modified":"2025-12-01T01:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T01:16:40","slug":"best-podcast-listening-apps-for-iphone-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/best-podcast-listening-apps-for-iphone-android\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Podcast Listening Apps for iPhone & Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the great things about smart phones is the ability to download and listen to to the latest episodes of your favorite podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we begin, it’s important to mention that podcast listening apps that allow you to subscribe and listen to podcasts are also called podcatchers<\/a>. As of 2025, the most popular platforms by market share are Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what are the best podcast listening apps<\/b> for iOS and Android? Read on to find our top recommendations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Best Podcast Listening Apps for Both<\/u> iOS and Android Devices \ud83d\udcf1<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Amazon Music<\/a> – If you have Amazon Prime, you can download the Amazon Music app to iOS and Android devices to gain access to more than two million songs, as well as thousands of stations and playlists including podcasts. Learn how to submit a podcast to Amazon Music<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Audible<\/a> – With the Audible app, you can start listening for free, without a subscription. Currently, there are thousands of podcasts available on the directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Castbox<\/a> – The award-winning podcast app allows you access to more than 50 million podcasts. Create customized playlists, download episodes for offline listening, and enjoy one-button subscription options. It\u2019s free with ads, or you can bypass the ads by paying a small monthly fee. It also includes a sleep timer, allows you to adjust playback speed, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Goodpods<\/a> – Goodpods calls itself a social podcasting app that gives users the ability to recommend their favorite podcasts to others. With this free platform you can connect with friends, listen to your favorite shows, and see what your connections are listening to as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Laughable (Android<\/a>, iOS) – The free app is geared towards comedy enthusiasts, but podcast lovers may also be able to find their favorite show hosts there as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Luminary<\/a> – This subscription-based app features podcasts within their own network, and promises that the content you find here, isn\u2019t available anywhere else.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. PlayerFM<\/a> – One benefit of this free podcast app is that you can use it to play podcasts on your TV with Chromecast as well as Android devices such as Android Wear and Android Auto. What they are known for is their \u201cfresh recommendations\u201d feature with more than 50 niche topics to choose from so you can find shows that fit your unique interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Pocket Casts<\/a> – Called \u201cthe best podcast app for Android in 2021\u201d by Android Central, and the \u201cbest podcast app for iPhone\u201d by iMore. This podcatcher offers beautiful design, the option to trim silence from your episodes (get through them faster), the ability to stream instead of download (save storage space), and more. There are three pricing tiers available, free, monthly and annual so that you can choose the plan that works best for you. If you have an Apple Watch, you can control the app from it as well. The app features artist profiles, recommendations, search, playback speed, and offline listening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. PodBean<\/a> – This free podcast app connects you to any podcast that has submitted its RSS feed to the directory. The app also removes silence from episodes without distorting the audio, and gives you the ability to boost and normalize the volume of shows so that they are easier to listen to regardless of how it was loaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Procast (Android<\/a>, iOS<\/a>) – The entire shtick of this app is that it\u2019s supposed to be fast, intuitive, and easy to use. The developers said it\u2019s made with the novice in mind, but still offers features that an experienced podcast listener would enjoy as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. SoundCloud<\/a> – The free SoundCloud app allows you to listen to any show that has been submitted to their directory. However, if you want to listen without ads, you will have to pay for the premium version of the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Spotify<\/a> – Spotify has over 670 million monthly active users and more than 260 million paid subscribers. You can stream audio on smartphones, tablets, in cars, on TVs, and via smart speakers. Click here to learn how to submit your podcast to Spotify<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Spreaker Podcast Radio<\/a> – Curate a listening list, find new podcasts, save your favorites, and create a personalized listening experience. Compatible with some Chromecast and Airplay devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. TuneIn Radio (Android<\/a>, iOS<\/a>) – TuneIn Radio is considered a radio app, but it\u2019s also home to an overgrowing directory of podcasts as more hosts add their show to the platform in an effort to be listed on Alexa and Amazon devices. Users of TuneIn can also access their subscriptions on smart watches, Google Home, and their desktop. Learn how to submit your podcast to TuneIn here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. YouTube Music<\/a> – Google Podcasts shut down in April 2024, and YouTube Music is now Google’s official podcast platform. YouTube Music supports both audio and video podcasts and allows users to switch between formats. It offers an alternative to Spotify for users who want both audio and video in one app, and provides both free and premium tiers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    <\/span>Best Podcast Listening Apps for iOS Devices \ud83c\udfa7<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While the Apple Podcasts app is the default podcast app for iPhone, there are other great podcatchers to choose from including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Castaway 2<\/a> – Castaway is perfect for the minimalist who just wants to listen, and doesn\u2019t care for all the bells and whistles. Download this app and listen to or download your favorite podcasters\u2019 latest episodes without having to subscribe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Castro<\/a> – With a free and paid version, Castro allows users to drag and drop podcasts to personalized queues so they can listen to episodes in the order they choose. The big difference between the free and paid version is that with the paid one you can trim silence, enhance voices, mix a podcast from stereo to mono, and skip podcast intros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Downcast<\/a> – PC Magazine said, \u201cDowncast is among the best podcast apps for iPhones and Macs.\u201d The reasoning is it\u2019s \u201ca streamlined podcast player that isn’t littered with ads and recommendations.\u201d The catch is it isn\u2019t free. At the time of writing the app is $2.99.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. iCatcher<\/a> – Another app coming in at $2.99, this podcatcher offers support for Password Protected fees, and features custom playlists similar to Castro. But unlike Castro, iCatcher doesn\u2019t have a free version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Overcast<\/a> – This app calls itself the only podcast listening app that was written by one individual. No corporations or venture capitalists footing the bill – just one podcast enthusiast, who wanted to create a simple listening app with an intuitive interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. PodCruncher<\/a> – PodCruncher is another $2.99 app that promises no hiccups or crashes. Users have said they like the simplicity and layout, and that it\u2019s much better than the Apple Podcasts app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Pod Wrangler<\/a> – The app claims to \u201ctake out all the fuss and complexity of enjoying podcasts,\u201d in that you can download the app, and start listening immediately to your favorite shows. There are both free and premium pricing options available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. RSSRadio<\/a> – RSSRadio is a free listening app that promises to remove silence, and to deliver clear audio with it\u2019s equalizer and compression features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      \u2728 Learn how to submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Wanna start a podcast with your iPhone? Check out our video How to Record a Podcast on Your iPhone (Step-by-Step Tutorial)<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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