Podcast Player App - Podbean

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.6
214K reviews
10M+
Downloads
Editors' Choice
Content rating
Teen
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About this app

Podbean is the best podcast app / podcast player app on Android with 10 Million+ downloads, 120K+ reviews, 300K+ live show hours, 1 Billion+ episodes downloaded, and an average rating of 4.7/5.

Also nominated as one of the "Top podcast player apps, 50 best podcatchers for Android and iOS" by TCC.👍

Podbean Podcast App is an easy to use podcast player for podcast fans, offering a super clean layout and easy to navigate interface. With millions of popular podcasts to choose from, you can stream or download your favorite podcasts anywhere, anytime for free.

⭐️DISCOVERY / RECOMMENDATION
•  Subscribe to millions of podcast channels including top networks like NPR, CBC, BBC, HowStuffWorks, The New York Times, This American Life and Gimlet.
•  Search by podcast name, episode name, or author name.
•  Browse new/trending/top podcasts by topics or categories.
•  Get customized recommendations based on your play history.
•  Choose audiobooks from bestsellers and classics for FREE.

⭐️PLAYBACK / AUDIO EFFECTS
•  Instantly stream or download podcasts to play offline.
•  Stay organized with customizable playlists.
•  Intelligent speed removes silences from an episode without distortion.
•  Volume boost normalize the volume and make shows easier to listen to.
•  Advanced playback features like auto-play next and Sleep timer.
•  Support mini podcast player widget on your android homepage.
•  Support bluetooth, ChromeCast and android auto.
•  Integrate with Amazon Alexa.

⭐️NOTIFICATION / AUTOMATION
•  Stay updated: Get new episode notification from followed podcasts.
•  Automatic download and option to delete after being played.
•  Support batch mode to download, delete, and add playlist.
•  Settings can be customized by podcast.

⭐️AUDIO RECORDER / PODCAST STUDIO
•  Professional podcast recording studio app with easy-to-use interface.
•  Rich background music and various sound effects to choose from.
•  Powerful post-production including edit, split, merge, and export.
•  Free large space, various promotions, and social sharing.
•  All-in-one audio recorder and podcast creator to make a podcast.
•  Remote group recording, collaborating with invited people.
•  Instant interaction and feedback in the live chat.
•  Cloud server backup, get originals for future editing.
•  Podbean AI, innovative audio optimization and content generator.

⭐️ Ambient Relaxation
•  Listen to soothing relaxation sounds at your fingertips.
•  Explore a delightful variety of captivating mixes.
•  Customize your own sound combinations with ease.

Listen best podcasts on Podbean - Podcast App & Podcast Player, including This American Life, Serial, The Joe Rogan Experience, S Town, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, Radiolab, My Favorite Murder, True crime, Criminal, Joel Osteen, The Dave Ramsey Show, ESPN Radio, The Daily, Dirty John, Up First, The Moth, The Tim Ferriss Show, Freakonomics Radio, Startup, Stuff You Should Know, How Stuff Works, Bloomberg, Revision3, Relay FM, PodcastOne, The New Yorker, Showtime, Slate, TEDTalks, NPR podcasts, Wondery, WNYC, 5by5, KCRW, NASA, CBS Radio, CNET, CNN, CBC, BBC and Bill O'Reilly etc.

Download Free Podbean Podcast App now!
Updated on
Mar 15, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 6 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
206K reviews
JennyK
January 20, 2026
I used to love this player, but now I am not so impressed. Initially my only complaint was there is no ability to create folders or flag podcasts I am following, so organizing downloads by genre is not an option. Recent changes have removed the limited control we had to organize downloads. Not a problem if you have a short list of podcasts you follow; disorganized mess if you do. I'm looking for more user-friendly app to switch to. So long Podbean, and thanks for all the fish!
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Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook
February 13, 2026
Hi, We've forwarded your feedback to our developers. Thank you for taking out the time to send us your suggestions!
Christine Huff
January 25, 2026
Used it for years until the latest "downdate" as I call it. I HATE AND DESPISE the new sort. I want a list of all downloads, grouped by podcast, which you used to have, for years and years. Podbean was the best app! Easy. Just let them roll. Now our choice is to drill into each show tile OR have a list of all downloads, shows mixed together. We can't see all downloads in a simple list AND group by show anymore. Why. Why? edited: Podcast Republic works great! seeya podbean
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Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook
February 13, 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We keep track of users' experiences with functions, performance, and features of the app so that we can fix bugs and improve the app. Our tech team is continually upgrading the service.
Arrowswift Audio
January 29, 2026
Honestly the only podcasting app I use. No audio ads while you listen, a simple search and feedback system for my favorite podcasts, and you can download episodes for offline listening. I've been using it for years without a cent and it's brought me so many hours of uninterrupted company while on long drives, full of laughs and good stories. Here's to you, Podbean. Edit: and it's only $20 for a **year** of premium?? Yep, y'all have more than earned the support. Keep it up.
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What’s new

1. Add “4 hours” and “8 hours” options to the Sleep Timers in Ambient Relaxation.
2. Implement additional optimizations.