Podcast, Audiobook, Radio, YouTube & RSS News — all in one app

Podcast Addict is the #1 podcast app on Android with over 10 million downloads, 500K user reviews, 2 billion episodes downloaded, and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

With Podcast Addict, you can easily manage podcasts, radio stations, audiobooks, live streams, YouTube channels, SoundCloud content, and RSS news feeds—all from a single interface.

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The app runs with minimal required permissions and is designed to respect your privacy.

If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out directly.

Podcast Addict is completely free and offers unrestricted access. A small ad banner appears at the bottom of the screen to support development.

Want to remove ads or help support the app? You can do so via an optional In-App Purchase.

Subscription & Discovery

• Search for podcasts by name or keywords — with access to over 1 million podcasts and 35 million+ episodes
• Browse popular shows by category
• Explore top podcast networks including NPR, Gimlet, BBC, Serial, TED Talks, and more
• Receive personalized recommendations based on your subscriptions
• Discover similar podcasts tailored to your listening habits
• Easily add custom podcasts by pasting any RSS/ATOM feed URL — also supports iTunes, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and YouTube channels and playlists
• Access private or premium podcasts through authenticated RSS feeds

Playback & Audio Features

• Built-in audio enhancements: playback speed control, volume boost, skip silence, mono playback (works with both streaming and downloaded files)
• Adjustable playback speed for video podcasts (available on Android 6.0+)
• Support for multiple playlists
• Advanced controls like Shuffle mode, Loop mode, and Sleep timer
• Standalone media player for MP3s, audiobooks, local files, and streaming content
• Full chapter navigation support
• Compatible with Chromecast and SONOS for seamless audio streaming

Automation Tools

• Automatic updates, downloads, playlist management, and episode deletion — set it and forget it
• Custom automation settings per podcast
• Integration with third-party apps using Intents

Backup & Sync

• Automatic cloud backup of your data
• Export or import subscriptions using OPML files (fully compatible with other podcast apps)
• Full app backup and restore functionality

Additional Features

• SD card storage support
• Read and leave podcast reviews
• Rearrange your podcast and radio subscriptions with drag-and-drop
• Notifications and playback controls for Android Wear, Android Auto, Pebble, and more
• Powerful live radio search engine with access to over 150,000 stations
• Create bookmarks and take notes while listening
• Share and rate your favorite podcasts
• View iTunes and Apple Podcast reviews
• Support for premium, authenticated, and private feeds
• Home screen widgets for quick access
• Search-based podcasts — turn any search query into a podcast feed
• Virtual podcasts and audiobooks — treat any folder as a podcast
• Personalize the app with visual themes
• Full-screen reading mode for RSS news articles
• Filter episodes by type, keyword, or duration
• Enhanced sharing options including full description, Twitter integration, and more
• Fully accessible for users with disabilities

Available Networks & Channels

• 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 Version 2024.11.1

Updated on October 23, 2024

This release includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements. Update now to enjoy the latest enhancements!