Podcast Player is popular, with 18 million installs. Users love it: 4.8 stars from 304,679 ratings. Its best ranking is #4 in Top Free, News & Magazines in Iran. Show more ›

Podcast Player is made and published by Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks and are shown as published on Google Play.

Summary

Podcast Player from Castbox.FM is a versatile all-in-one app for podcasts, audiobooks, and radio, offering access to a vast library and global reach. It emphasizes offline listening, easy subscription transfer via OPML, and recognized status with Google Play Editors' Choice accolades across many countries, making it a strong choice for diverse listening needs.

Pros & Cons

Massive, global podcast catalog (95M+ shows) across 70+ countries and languages
Offline listening with free episode downloads
OPML import enables seamless subscription transfer
Robust playback controls across widgets, notifications, lock screen, and devices

Search and discovery may not be as advanced as some competitors' offerings
Some competitors emphasize features like more extensive live radio or offline playlist enhancements not explicitly highlighted here

About Podcast Player

Podcast Player is a news & magazines app developed by Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks.

Install Statistics

Podcast Player has been installed 18 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 84 thousand times. It is ranked #4 in news & magazines.

User Ratings

Podcast Player is rated 4.77 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 300 thousand ratings.

App Information

Podcast Player is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 45.02 MB. The latest version available is 9.17.0-260909124. The last update was on September 9, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Podcast Player requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2016.

Description by Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks (from Google Play)

The most excellent podcast player app for you to search, subscribe to, stream, play and download all of your favorite podcasts and audiobooks, etc.

More data about Podcast Player

Price	Free
Total installs	18 million
Recent installs	84 thousand
Rating	4.77 based on 300 thousand ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	9.17.0-260909124
App size	45.0 MB
Number of libraries	84
Designed for Android	6.0+
Maturity	Medium Maturity
Ads	Contains ads

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Screenshots

Screenshots by Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks, from the Google Play listing

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Installs over time

Podcast Player has been installed 18 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2.8 thousand installs per day.

Changelog of Podcast Player

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Developer information for Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks

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Comments on Podcast Player for Android

★★★★★ Evan Leif · Sep 21, 2026

Love this app. I listen to it every day and sometimes twice a day to download great substance!! I highly recommend that you take a chance on your life and listen to the creations of artists making a difference in the world one podcast at a time!!! This is Evan L. here and once you see where I end up you'll be inspired by it as well. May God bless you all.

★★★★★ Tony Henderson · Sep 7, 2026

THIS IS ONE OF THE BETTER PODCAST CAST APPS OUT THERE!! THE ONLY ADS ARE LITTLE BANNER ADS. WHAT I LIKE IS IT'S REALLY EASY TO SCROLL THROUGH THE PODCAST THEN SUBSCRIBE TO WHATEVER ONE'S YOU WANT, AND IT'S REALLY USER FRIENDLY. PLUS THIS APP OFFERS TO SHOW YOU DIFFERENT BROADCAST PLATFORMS LIKE HEART RADIO THEN I CAN DOWNLOAD PODCAST SPECIFICALLY FROM THEM OR OTHERS. THIS HAS BECOME MY GO-TO APP FOR PODCAST SINCE GOOGLE DONE AWAY WITH GOOGLE PODCAST. (I STILL HAVEN'T FIGURED THAT ONE OUT!?!?)

★★★★☆ Pj Hughes · Sep 13, 2026

Deer 5drr rr🎸 Strap In: We’re Heading Straight to the Danger Zone! 🎸 Lock your doors and hide your houseplants—Kenny Mann & The Danger Zone are descending upon Kara’s Out-Back on Saturday, June 13th! We’re bringing enough rock and roll to make your neighbors jealous a d enough energy to power a small village. If you aren’t tapping your feet, you might want to check your pulse. 🕒 The Countdown Gates Open: 6:00 PM (Get here early!) Showtime: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Kara’s Out-Back

★★☆☆☆ Cecelia Ivy Artistic Chaos · Aug 26, 2026

Confused as to why this is so highly rated. There's no player in the drop-down menu even though it's enabled. It auto Subscribed me to at least 8 podcasts. I only see one of the 2 I actually subscribed to. I am able to listen to Create! Finally. But disappointed in this app. It not only auto Subscribed me but also downloaded podcast episodes without asking me if I wanted to.

★☆☆☆☆ Shane Presnall · Sep 1, 2026

Perfect for years and now in the past 3 months crashes 50 times per episode. Going to uninstall and switch to a better app

★☆☆☆☆ W C · Oct 7, 2026

Terrible, ad-filled garbage. The design is terrible. Ads try to trick you when closing them. The app will use my phone's speaker even when headphones are connected. No android auto integration. Don't bother.

★★☆☆☆ William J Bruno · Sep 8, 2026

Not good. Why do pop up ads disrupt play and do not resume podcast when they end? They are hard to close when the exit button appears. Not happy.

Google Play Rankings for Podcast Player

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
7	Canada	News & Magazines	Top Free
4	Iran	News & Magazines	Top Free
5	Australia	News & Magazines	Top Free
24	United States	News & Magazines	Top Free
9	United Kingdom	News & Magazines	Top Free
20	Japan	News & Magazines	Top Free
15	Spain	News & Magazines	Top Free
15	South Korea	News & Magazines	Top Free
33	Germany	News & Magazines	Top Free
17	Sweden	News & Magazines	Top Free

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Technologies used by Podcast Player

31 permissions · 84 libraries

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Trust & Safety: The app requests a broad set of permissions typical for ad-supported media apps (network access, ads IDs, wake/foreground services, storage, notifications, etc.). While common for this category, potential users should review permission prompts during installation to ensure comfort with data usage and ad-related tracking. No location-based permissions are listed.

Frequently asked questions about Podcast Player

Is Podcast Player free?

Yes. Podcast Player is free on Google Play.

Is Podcast Player still available?

Yes. Podcast Player is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 9, 2026.

Does Podcast Player contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists Podcast Player as containing ads.

What Android version does Podcast Player require?

Podcast Player runs on Android 6.0 and higher.

How large is Podcast Player?

Podcast Player is 45.02 MB.

Is Podcast Player suitable for children?

Google Play gives Podcast Player a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.

How many times has Podcast Player been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for Podcast Player.

How do people rate Podcast Player?

Podcast Player scores 4.77 out of 5 stars, from 304,679 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Podcast Player?

Podcast Player was developed by Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Podcast Player?

People looking at Podcast Player also look at these news & magazines apps: Sprewell: World Podcast Player, Moon FM - The Podcast App, Wear Casts: Podcasts and MP3, Pocket Casts - Podcast App, Procast - The Podcast App.

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