Pocket Casts: Podcast Player
Pocket Casts: Podcast Player
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Pocket Casts: Podcast Player

Built for the power listener. Take total control of your audio experience with smart organization, time-saving playback tools, and seamless sync across every device.

Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.4/5

Total Ratings

31K+

Publisher

Automattic, Inc.

Category

News

Locales

13

Latest Version

8.2.1

Size

146.5 MB

First Released

Jan 26, 2011
Features

The Ultimate Toolkit for the Power Listener

Engineered for busy professionals who demand more efficiency. Pocket Casts provides the advanced organization and playback tools you need to master your digital diet.

Reclaim Your Time

Eliminate dead air with Trim Silence and use variable playback speeds to consume your favorite shows up to 3x faster.

Automated Curation

Build Smart Playlists that automatically organize episodes based on your custom rules, keeping your morning news and tech deep-dives perfectly separated.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Pocket Casts: Podcast Player

What is Pocket Casts?

Pocket Casts is a powerful podcast platform designed by listeners, offering advanced listening, search, and discovery tools. It provides hand-curated recommendations and seamless playback for your favorite shows.

Does Pocket Casts support customized listening queues?

Yes, Pocket Casts offers an "Up Next" feature that automatically builds a playback queue from your favorite shows. This queue syncs across all your devices when signed in.

Can I adjust playback speed in the Pocket Casts app?

Yes, Pocket Casts allows users to change playback speed from 0.5x up to 3x. This feature is available in the 'Playback Effects' menu within the app.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player - Pocket Casts podcast player app screen showing a library of podcasts and an Apple App of the Day award badge

Pocket Casts podcast player app screen showing a library of podcasts and an Apple App of the Day award badge

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player - Pocket Casts app showing the now playing screen for NPR Up First podcast in dark mode

Pocket Casts app showing the now playing screen for NPR Up First podcast in dark mode

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player - Pocket Casts app interface showing a grid of podcasts with a specific folder for organization

Pocket Casts app interface showing a grid of podcasts with a specific folder for organization

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player - Pocket Casts app playback effects screen showing adjustable 1.8x speed and trim silence settings.

Pocket Casts app playback effects screen showing adjustable 1.8x speed and trim silence settings.

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player - Pocket Casts Up Next podcast queue showing multiple episodes and total time remaining

Pocket Casts Up Next podcast queue showing multiple episodes and total time remaining

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player - Pocket Casts app interface displaying The Daily podcast with a colorful theme

Pocket Casts app interface displaying The Daily podcast with a colorful theme

Pocket Casts: Podcast Player - Logos of major media outlets like Wired and The Verge that have featured Pocket Casts

Logos of major media outlets like Wired and The Verge that have featured Pocket Casts

Description

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" NEW: PLAYLISTS Your listening, your way. Organize your episodes with our powerful new 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. With a unique set of simple yet powerful features and a limitless podcast database, you're sure to find something you love. WE SWEAT THE DETAILS • Design: Easily listen to, manage and find new podcasts. • Themes: Whether you're a dark or light theme person we've got you covered. We even have you OLED lovers covered with our Extra Dark theme. • 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 from our Apple Watch app, adjust the volume or change playback effects, all without ever touching your phone. • Sleep timer: We'll pause your episode so you can rest your weary head. • Airplay & Chromecast: Send episodes straight to your TV or speakers with a single tap. • Sonos: Browse and play your podcast collection directly from the Sonos app. • CarPlay: When you're in the car, so are we. 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. • Smart Playlists: Organize your episodes using custom rules. • Storage: All the tools you need to keep your podcasts tamed. • Audible audiobooks podcasts. ALL YOUR FAVORITES • Discover: Subscribe to any podcast in iTunes 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. There are many more powerful, straight-forward features that make Pocket Casts the perfect podcasting app for you. So what are you waiting for? Visit pocketcasts.com for more info about the web and other platforms supported by Pocket Casts.

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This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.