Podcast Player App - Podbean
Podcast Player App - Podbean is made and published by Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.61
- 207,925 ratings
- Installs
- 13 million
- Last updated
- March 5, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- N/A
Podcast Player App - Podbean is popular, with 13 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 207,925 ratings. Its best ranking is #97 in Top Free, Music & Audio in United Kingdom.
Summary
Podbean offers a polished podcast experience with streaming, offline listening, and an integrated studio.
Pros & Cons
- Massive library including popular networks (NPR, CBC, BBC, etc.) for broad discovery
- Robust playback features: speed control, volume normalization, and sleep timer
- All-in-one audio recorder and podcast studio with cloud backup
- Wide device and ecosystem support: Bluetooth, Chromecast, Alexa, and home widgets
- Some competitors emphasize deeper episode-level search and discovery features not highlighted here (e.g., advanced search and more granular recommendations)
- Offline management and discovery capabilities may be stronger in rival apps based on their feature sets
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Podcast Player App - Podbean for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook, from Google Play“Podcast app: play popular podcasts & livestreams with the great podcast player.”
Description by Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Also nominated as one of the "Top podcast player apps, 50 best podcatchers for Android and iOS" by TCC.👍
Podbean Podcast App is an easy to use podcast player for podcast fans, offering a super clean layout and easy to navigate interface. With millions of popular podcasts to choose from, you can stream or download your favorite podcasts anywhere, anytime for free.
⭐️DISCOVERY / RECOMMENDATION
• Subscribe to millions of podcast channels including top networks like NPR, CBC, BBC, HowStuffWorks, The New York Times, This American Life and Gimlet.
• Search by podcast name, episode name, or author name.
• Browse new/trending/top podcasts by topics or categories.
• Get customized recommendations based on your play history.
• Choose audiobooks from bestsellers and classics for FREE.
⭐️PLAYBACK / AUDIO EFFECTS
• Instantly stream or download podcasts to play offline.
• Stay organized with customizable playlists.
• Intelligent speed removes silences from an episode without distortion.
• Volume boost normalize the volume and make shows easier to listen to.
• Advanced playback features like auto-play next and Sleep timer.
• Support mini podcast player widget on your android homepage.
• Support bluetooth, ChromeCast and android auto.
• Integrate with Amazon Alexa.
⭐️NOTIFICATION / AUTOMATION
• Stay updated: Get new episode notification from followed podcasts.
• Automatic download and option to delete after being played.
• Support batch mode to download, delete, and add playlist.
• Settings can be customized by podcast.
⭐️AUDIO RECORDER / PODCAST STUDIO
• Professional podcast recording studio app with easy-to-use interface.
• Rich background music and various sound effects to choose from.
• Powerful post-production including edit, split, merge, and export.
• Free large space, various promotions, and social sharing.
• All-in-one audio recorder and podcast creator to make a podcast.
• Remote group recording, collaborating with invited people.
• Instant interaction and feedback in the live chat.
• Cloud server backup, get originals for future editing.
• Podbean AI, innovative audio optimization and content generator.
⭐️ Ambient Relaxation
• Listen to soothing relaxation sounds at your fingertips.
• Explore a delightful variety of captivating mixes.
• Customize your own sound combinations with ease.
Listen best podcasts on Podbean - Podcast App & Podcast Player, including This American Life, Serial, The Joe Rogan Experience, S Town, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, Radiolab, My Favorite Murder, True crime, Criminal, Joel Osteen, The Dave Ramsey Show, ESPN Radio, The Daily, Dirty John, Up First, The Moth, The Tim Ferriss Show, Freakonomics Radio, Startup, Stuff You Should Know, How Stuff Works, Bloomberg, Revision3, Relay FM, PodcastOne, The New Yorker, Showtime, Slate, TEDTalks, NPR podcasts, Wondery, WNYC, 5by5, KCRW, NASA, CBS Radio, CNET, CNN, CBC, BBC and Bill O'Reilly etc.
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Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 60
- App size
- N/A
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by Podcast Player App - Podbean
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Launched
- July 2015
- Mar 5, 2026UpdateVersion 9.8.1
- Jan 28, 2026UpdateVersion 9.8.0
- Jan 12, 2026UpdateVersion 9.7.0
- Dec 3, 2025UpdateVersion 9.6.9
- Nov 10, 2025UpdateVersion 9.6.8
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 24 thousand
- Per day
- 800
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- July 2015
Installs over time
Podcast Player App - Podbean has been installed 13 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 800 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #97
- Chart
- Top Free
- Music & Audio
- Country
- United Kingdom
Google Play Rankings for Podcast Player App - Podbean
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | United Kingdom | Music & Audio | Top Free |
Ranking history in United Kingdom
About the app and developer
About Podcast Player App - Podbean
Podcast Player App - Podbean is a music & audio app developed by Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook.
Install Statistics
Podcast Player App - Podbean has been downloaded 13 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 24 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 music & audio apps.
User Ratings
Podcast Player App - Podbean is rated 4.61 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 210 thousand ratings.
App Information
Podcast Player App - Podbean is freely available from Google Play. The last update was on March 5, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since July 2015.
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Frequently asked questions about Podcast Player App - Podbean
Is Podcast Player App - Podbean free?
Yes. Podcast Player App - Podbean is free on Google Play.
Is Podcast Player App - Podbean still available?
Yes. Podcast Player App - Podbean is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on March 5, 2026.
Does Podcast Player App - Podbean contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Podcast Player App - Podbean as containing ads.
Is Podcast Player App - Podbean suitable for children?
Google Play gives Podcast Player App - Podbean a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.
How many times has Podcast Player App - Podbean been installed?
Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for Podcast Player App - Podbean.
How do people rate Podcast Player App - Podbean?
Podcast Player App - Podbean scores 4.61 out of 5 stars, from 207,925 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Podcast Player App - Podbean?
Podcast Player App - Podbean was developed by Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook. It is listed in the music & audio category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Podcast Player App - Podbean?
People looking at Podcast Player App - Podbean also look at these music & audio apps: Podcast App: Podurama, Podyssey Podcast Discovery App, Podcast+, AntennaPod - Podcast Player, GetPodcast - podcast player.
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