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Which podcast listening app should I use?
Which podcast listening app should I use?

Our recommended podcast apps, including those that support Acast+

Updated over a week ago

What makes podcasts great is the presence of hundreds of apps that allows you to listen to your favorite show wherever, whenever, and however you like. Some even helps you discover new shows, while others make it easy to share episode clips, or connect with other listeners.

We encourage you to try a few different apps to see which one is best for you.

Podcasting apps and where to find them

Here are a few recommendations to get you started, beginning with those that work across iOS and Android devices. Apps that let you add the secure feeds of creators you support on Patreon or Acast+, and those that allows you to move your shows from one app to another.

Note: Spotify does not allow private or secure RSS feeds (like those from Patreon, Acast+ and other creators you may support) to be added to their platform. If you regularly listen to exclusive content, you may want to consider one of the other options.

Once you’ve downloaded an app, find the option to add a podcast.

Application

Private Feeds

Import/Export

Ios

Android

Apple

Yes

No

Yes

No

Castbox

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Castro

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Downcast

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Overcast

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Pocketcast

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Podcast Addict

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Podkicker

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Radiopublic

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Spotify

No

No

Yes

Yes

Stitcher

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Switching podcast apps

Want to switch from one app to another, but want to keep all your podcast subscriptions intact?

  • Look for an option to export your OPML file in your current app — this can usually be found within the app’s ‘settings’ menu.

  • Save this OPML file to your device storage, then open up your new app.

  • Find the option to import your OPML file into your new app — again this will most likely be within ‘settings’ — and follow the instructions.

  • All your podcast subscriptions should now appear in your new app.

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