Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
124.0K reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
124.0K reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
On the store
Released March 2011 · 230 releases since
Pocket Casts - Podcast App is an Android app (Free) by Automattic, Inc in the news & magazines category, holding #38 in the free news & magazines charts and #20 in the grossing rankings. It draws an estimated 60K downloads a month and holds a 4.8-star rating.
- Ships new versions about one a fortnight.
- Latest version is 8.18, released August 28, 2026.
- 87% of ratings are five-star.
- Strongest in US, DE, GB.
- Requires Android Varies with device+.
- Rated Teen.
App details
- Version
- Varies with device
- Release status
- Worldwide
- Age rating
- Teen
- Requires
- Android Varies with device+
- Price
- Free
- First seen
- March 2011
- Top markets
- US, DE, GB
- Publisher country
- US
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
230 versions tracked
- Version 8.18Latest
- Version 8.17
- Version Varies with device
- Version 8.15
- Version 8.14
- Version 8.13
- Version 8.12
- Version 8.11
- Version 8.10
- Version 8.9
- Version 8.8.1
- Version 8.7.1
Ships about one a fortnight.
What users say
- 3.0
I've used this app for years and have liked it a lot, but lately it's been glitching more and more. It marked unplayed a bunch of episodes from my most heavy rotation podcasts, so I have no idea which episodes I've already heard. More seriously, it recently stopped being able to find the episode notes from most of my podcasts older than a couple months, making them unsearchable as well as not displaying the notes. Hope these issues are resolved.
Reviewed on version 7.98
- 1.0
I'll come back in a year to try again. Tried to bring over my 85 entry opml file. Success, but no subscriptions. Ran the import again and they showed up. Two larger podcasts don't have all their episodes listed - this is covered in a FAQ entry and requires me to contact support to fix. One of these caused the browser tab to hang, although it worked in another browser. Refreshes had a strange error message, and this went away. Another podcast, 2x/day BBC News, stopped updates 3 days ago.
Reviewed on version 7.83
- 1.0
(Android 15) app is extremely unresponsive, episodes from various podcasts take ages to load, while other apps load content in the blink of an eye. The search function for finding podcasts is also garbage. Half the time it will show only episodes and not podcasts, even when doing a search like "serial", where I know there is a podcast of that name.
Reviewed on version 7.90
About Pocket Casts - Podcast App
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Pocket Casts is the world's most powerful free podcast app, made by listeners, for listeners 🎧. Our free podcast player makes it easy to listen, discover, and enjoy podcasts your way. Stream podcasts, trending shows, and audiobooks all in one powerful audio app. Are you a podcast addict? Find new shows with our curated podcast recommendations and enjoy personalized podcast recommendations for every mood. Catch the latest podcast episodes and manage your library with our smart app for listening to podcasts features.
🌟 BEST PODCAST APP EXPERIENCE 🌟 * Material design - Beautiful, intuitive interface with themes including Extra Dark for OLED screens * Everywhere you listen - Android Auto, Chromecast, Alexa, Wear OS, and Sonos * Playlists & Smart Playlists - Combine episodes from different podcasts, create custom rules, and keep your listening organized * All-in-one audio player for podcasts and audiobooks with seamless playback
🔊 POWERFUL PLAYBACK 🔊 * Offline podcast player - Listen anywhere, even without internet * Trim silence & variable speed - Save time while enjoying every episode * Sleep timer - Automatically stop playback after a set time * Cross-platform podcast support - Your subscriptions, history, and playlists sync across devices * Enjoy audiobooks and apple podcasts with smooth streaming and offline listening
🧠 SMART TOOLS 🧠 * Auto download and cloud sync * Notifications for new episodes * Advanced smart podcast player features for filtering and sorting * Find exactly what you want with the app’s lightning fast podcast search
❤️ ALL YOUR FAVORITES ❤️ * Subscribe on iTunes and beyond using our podcast app for iphone or Android version * Share episodes or collections with friends * Import or export your library effortlessly * Enjoy your pocket casts podcast collection seamlessly
🏆 LOVED BY THE PRESS 🏆 * Android Central: “Pocket Casts is the best podcasts app for Android” * The Verge: “The best podcast player for Android” * Google Play Top Developer, Editors’ Choice, Material Design Award recipient * Explore audiobooks, and discover new audio content anytime, anywhere.
Whether it’s your daily commute, a workout, or relaxing at home, Pocket Casts is the ultimate podcast player app. Download now and get your favorite shows, the latest podcast episodes, and expert podcast app recommendations all in one place 🎉
Pocket Casts - Podcast App Android app generates an estimated monthly revenue of $40K.
Pocket Casts - Podcast App Android app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.8-star rating based on 124.0K user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the news & magazines market.
Pocket Casts - Podcast App Android app ranks #38 in the free news & magazines charts and #20 in revenue rankings. The app's performance metrics suggest significant growth potential in a low-competition segment.
You can download Pocket Casts - Podcast App Android app from the Google Play Store for Android devices, requiring Android Varies with device or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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