Podcast Addict: Podcast player

Podcast, Audiobook, Radio, YouTube & RSS News — All in One App

Podcast Addict is the #1 Podcast App on Android, trusted by over 10 million users. With more than 500,000 reviews, 2 billion episodes downloaded, and a stellar average rating of 4.7 out of 5, it's the ultimate podcast companion for mobile listeners.

With Podcast Addict, you can seamlessly manage podcasts, radio stations, audiobooks, live streams, YouTube channels, SoundCloud content, and RSS news feeds—all from one intuitive app.

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Lightweight & Privacy-Friendly

The app is designed with minimal permissions to respect your privacy. If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out directly.

Ad-Supported with Optional Upgrade

Podcast Addict is completely free with no restrictions—just a small ad banner at the bottom of the screen. Want an ad-free experience or wish to support the app's development? You can easily upgrade via an in-app purchase.

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Subscription & Discovery Features

• Search for podcasts by name or keywords (1 million+ podcasts, 35 million+ episodes available)
• Browse popular podcasts by category
• Explore top podcast networks including NPR, Gimlet, BBC, Serial, TED Talks, and more
• Receive personalized recommendations based on your subscriptions
• Discover similar podcasts to your favorites
• Easily add custom podcasts by pasting an RSS/ATOM feed URL. Also supports iTunes, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube channels, and playlists
• Access private or premium podcasts through authenticated feeds

Playback & Audio Enhancement

• Built-in audio controls: adjustable playback speed, volume boost, skip silence, and mono playback (both streaming and offline)
• Variable playback speed for video podcasts (available on Android 6.0+)
• Create and manage multiple playlists
• Advanced options: Shuffle mode, Loop mode, and Sleep timer
• Standalone media player for MP3s, audiobooks, and local files
• Full chapter navigation support
• Chromecast and SONOS integration

Automation Tools

• Set automatic updates, downloads, playlist additions, and deletions (ideal for waking up to fresh episodes)
• Customize settings per podcast
• Control the app using intents with third-party apps

Backup & Sync

• Automatic cloud backup for seamless access across devices
• Export or import your subscriptions using OPML files (compatible with most podcast apps)
• Full app backup and restore functionality

Additional Features

• Store podcasts on SD card
• Leave and read podcast reviews
• Reorder podcasts and radio subscriptions with drag-and-drop ease
• Notifications and playback controls for Android Wear, Android Auto, Pebble, and more
• Powerful live radio search engine featuring 150,000+ radio stations
• Save bookmarks and notes within episodes
• Share episodes with full descriptions, Twitter integration, and more
• Visual customization options
• Full-screen reading mode for RSS news feeds
• Advanced filtering by type, keywords, or duration
• Accessibility features built-in
• Smart widgets for quick access
• Search-based podcasts (treat search queries as podcast feeds)
• Virtual podcasts and audiobooks (turn folder contents into a podcast feed)

Supported Networks & Content Providers

• Chinese: HK Reporter
• English: 5by5, BBC, CBS Radio News, CBS Sport Radio, CNN, Crooked Media, Earwolf, ESPN, FrogPants, Gimlet, LibriVox, Loyal Books, MSNBC, NASA, Nerdist, Netflix, NPR, Parcast, PodcastOne, Podiobooks, Public Radio International (PRI), Radiotopia, Relay FM, Serial, Showtime, Slate, Smodcast, S-Town, The Guardian, This American Life (TAL), TED Talks, The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE), TWiT, Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
• French: Jazz Radio, Radio Campus Paris, Radio Canada, Radio France, Virgin Radio
• German: Deutsche Welle, DRadio Wissen, ORF, SRF, ZDF, WDR
• Italian: Radio24, Rai Radio 1, 2 & 3

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What's New in Version 2024.11.1

Updated on October 23, 2024

This release includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements. Update now to enjoy the latest enhancements!