Podcast Addict: Podcast player

If you're looking for an all-in-one solution for your audio and video content needs, Podcast Addict is the app for you. With over 10 million downloads and an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5, it's the top podcast app on Android. This versatile app lets you manage Podcasts, Radio, Audiobooks, Live Streams, YouTube, SoundCloud channels, and RSS News feeds all in one place.

Getting started is easy—simply visit this guide. If you run into any issues or have suggestions, you can report them at this link. For the latest updates, check out the changelog. You can also reach out directly through the app's Settings/Feedback section. Podcast Addict requires minimal permissions and is free to use, displaying only a small ad banner at the bottom of the screen. If you want to support the app and remove ads, you can do so with an in-app purchase.

Subscription and Discovery

Discovering new content is a breeze with Podcast Addict. You can search by podcast name or keywords, with access to over 1 million podcasts and 35 million episodes. Browse popular podcasts by category or explore networks like NPR, Gimlet, BBC, Serial, and Ted Talks. The app offers custom recommendations based on your subscriptions and helps you find similar podcasts to the ones you enjoy. You can also paste RSS/ATOM feed URLs, including those from iTunes/Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and YouTube channels and playlists. For private or premium podcasts, RSS feeds are supported.

Playback and Audio Effects

Enhance your listening experience with built-in audio effects like playback speed adjustment, volume boost, skip silence, and mono playback, which work seamlessly whether you're streaming or playing downloaded files. Video podcasts also benefit from variable playback speed on Android 6.0+. The app supports multiple playlists and offers advanced playback features such as Shuffle mode, Loop mode, and a Sleep timer. It can function as a standalone player for MP3s, audiobooks, local files, and streaming content, with full chapter support. Additionally, Podcast Addict is compatible with Chromecast and SONOS.

Automation

Automate your listening routine with features like automatic updates, downloads, playlist management, and episode deletion. You can set specific times for downloads, ensuring your favorite podcasts are ready before you wake up. Customize settings for individual podcasts and control the app through Intents with third-party apps.

Backup

Protect your data with automatic cloud backups and the ability to backup and restore subscriptions using OPML files, which are compatible with other podcast apps. You can also perform full app backups and restores.

Additional Features

Podcast Addict supports SD card storage and allows you to leave reviews for podcasts. You can reorder your subscriptions easily with drag-and-drop functionality. The app integrates with Android wear notifications and controls, Android Auto, and Pebble devices. It also features a live stream radio search engine with access to 150,000 radio stations, along with bookmarks and notes functionality. You can review your favorite podcasts and access premium, private, or authenticated feeds.

Enhance your user experience with widgets, search-based podcasts, virtual podcasts, and audiobooks. Customize the app visually and use the full-screen reading mode for RSS news feeds. Advanced filtering options let you sort episodes by type, keywords, or duration, and the app offers robust sharing features, including full descriptions and Twitter integration. Podcast Addict is designed with accessibility in mind.

Available Networks

Podcast Addict supports a wide range of networks in various languages:

• 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

What's New in the Latest Version 2024.11.1

The latest version, updated on October 23, 2024, includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to experience these enhancements!