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App Store Apps > News > Pocket Casts: Podcast Player
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Pocket Casts: Podcast Player

8.23.2
Automattic
4.52
16,287 reviews
Free

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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 159.32 MB. The latest version available is 8.23.2. The last update was on October 23, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since January 2011.

Description by Automattic (from the App Store)
Pocket Casts is the world's most powerful podcast platform, an app by listeners, for listeners. Our podcast player provides next-level listening, search and discovery tools. Find your next obsession with our hand-curated podcast recommendations for easy discovery, and seamlessly enjoy your favorite shows without the hassle of subscribing.

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
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App Store Rankings for Pocket Casts: Podcast Player

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
50 United States News Top Grossing
44 Canada News Top Grossing
49 Canada News Top Free
74 United States News Top Free
28 Czech Republic News Top Grossing
31 Slovakia News Top Grossing
33 Finland News Top Grossing
33 Russia News Top Grossing
70 Japan News Top Grossing
35 Netherlands News Top Grossing

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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 23, 2026.

How large is Pocket Casts: Podcast Player?

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player is 159.32 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 16,287 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.

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