Pocket Casts: Podcast Player
Pocket Casts: Podcast Player is made and published by Automattic. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Automattic. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Automattic and are shown as published on the App Store.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedLoved by users- Rating on App Store
- 4.52
- 16,121 ratings
- Last updated
- October 10, 2026
- Size
- 159.2 MB
Users love it: 4.5 stars from 16,121 ratings. Its best ranking is #20 in Top Grossing, News in Norway.
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Store listing
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Here's what the press has to say:
• Wired: "Pocket Casts Is the Podcast App Every iPhone User Needs"
• iMore: "Pocket Casts is the best podcast app for iPhone"
PLAYLISTS
Your listening, your way. Organize your episodes with our powerful Playlists feature:
- Playlists: Curate your perfect mix. Combine episodes from different podcasts, build collections around specific themes or guests, and even add episodes from podcasts you don't follow.
- Smart Playlists: We’ve upgraded our famous Filters. Build lists that automatically update based on rules you set, like release date, duration, or download status.
WE SWEAT THE DETAILS
• Design: Easily listen to, manage and find new podcasts.
• Themes: Dark, light, and an Extra Dark theme for those of you on OLED screens.
• Universal: Custom but familiar iPad interface, supporting Slide Over, Split View and Picture in Picture.
• Everywhere: CarPlay, AirPlay, Chromecast and Sonos. Listen to your podcasts in more places than ever before.
POWERFUL PLAYBACK
• Up next: Automatically build a playback queue from your favorite shows. Sign in and have that Up Next queue sync to all your devices.
• Trim silence: Cut silences from episodes so you finish them faster, saving hours.
• Variable speed: Change the play speed from anywhere between 0.5 to 3x.
• Volume boost: Increase the volume of voices, while decreasing background noise.
• Stream: Play episodes on the fly.
• Chapters: Jump between chapters easily, and enjoy embedded artwork that the author has added (we support MP3 and M4A chapter formats).
• Audio & video: Play all of your favorite episodes, toggle video to audio.
• Skip playback: Skip episode intros, jump through episodes with custom skip intervals.
• Apple Watch: Control playback, volume and effects from our Apple Watch app, without ever touching your phone.
• Sleep timer: We'll pause your episode so you can rest your weary head.
SMART TOOLS
• Sync: Subscriptions, Up Next, listening history, playback and filters are all securely stored in the cloud. You can pick up where you left off on another device and even the web.
• Refresh: Let our servers check for new episodes, so you can get on with your day.
• Notifications: We'll let you know when new episodes arrive, if you like.
• Auto download: Automatically download episodes for offline playback.
• Storage: All the tools you need to keep your podcasts tamed.
ALL YOUR FAVORITES
• Discover: Subscribe to any podcast on Apple Podcasts and more. Browse by charts, networks and categories.
• Share: Spread the word with podcast and episode sharing.
• OPML: Jump on board without any hassle with OPML import. Export your collection at any time.
Visit pocketcasts.com for more info about the web and other platforms supported by Pocket Casts.
Terms of Use: https://support.pocketcasts.com/article/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://support.pocketcasts.com/article/privacy-policy
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 159.2 MB
- Content rating
- Low
Technologies used by Pocket Casts: Podcast Player
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 8.22
- Launched
- January 2011
No changelog data
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Rankings
App Store top charts- Highest rank
- #20
- Chart
- Top Grossing
- News
- Country
- Norway
App Store Rankings for Pocket Casts: Podcast Player
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | United States | News | Top Grossing |
| 40 | Canada | News | Top Grossing |
| 20 | Norway | News | Top Grossing |
| 21 | Sweden | News | Top Grossing |
| 69 | United States | News | Top Free |
| 49 | Canada | News | Top Free |
| 54 | Germany | News | Top Free |
| 30 | South Korea | News | Top Grossing |
| 32 | Denmark | News | Top Grossing |
| 66 | Germany | News | Top Grossing |
Ranking history in United States
About the app and developer
About Pocket Casts: Podcast Player
Pocket Casts: Podcast Player is a news app developed by Automattic.
User Ratings
Pocket Casts: Podcast Player is rated 4.52 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 16 thousand ratings.
App Information
Pocket Casts: Podcast Player is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 159.18 MB. The latest version available is 8.22. The last update was on October 10, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since January 2011.
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Frequently asked questions about Pocket Casts: Podcast Player
Is Pocket Casts: Podcast Player free?
Yes. Pocket Casts: Podcast Player is free on the App Store.
Is Pocket Casts: Podcast Player still available?
Yes. Pocket Casts: Podcast Player is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 10, 2026.
How large is Pocket Casts: Podcast Player?
Pocket Casts: Podcast Player is 159.18 MB.
Is Pocket Casts: Podcast Player suitable for children?
App Store gives Pocket Casts: Podcast Player a low maturity rating, so it is meant for older children and up.
How do people rate Pocket Casts: Podcast Player?
Pocket Casts: Podcast Player scores 4.52 out of 5 stars, from 16,121 ratings on the App Store.
Who made Pocket Casts: Podcast Player?
Pocket Casts: Podcast Player was developed by Automattic. It is listed in the news category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to Pocket Casts: Podcast Player?
People looking at Pocket Casts: Podcast Player also look at these news apps: Overcast Podcast App, Castro: Podcast App & Player, Breaker—The social podcast app, Player FM — Podcast App, Feedly - Smart News Reader.