The Podcast App

Magnolia Apps

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About this app

A real podcast player for audio and video. Download shows, pick up where you left off, and bring your subscriptions with you.

LISTEN YOUR WAY
• Play audio and video podcasts in one player. Switch without starting over on supported episodes.
• Download episodes to listen offline.
• Smart Ad-Skip on supported shows: skip forward during a known ad break and one tap jumps to where the show resumes. Never automatic, and you can turn it off.
• Resume where you left off and manage what plays next.
• Adjust playback speed, skip silence, jump between chapters, and set a sleep timer.
• Add a show by RSS or search, then follow the ones you want.
• Works with CarPlay in supported cars.

YOUR LIBRARY
• Import or export subscriptions with OPML.
• See new episodes in one feed and hide the ones you’re done with.
• Choose which shows can notify you.
• Start listening without an account. Sign in if you want sync.

GO DEEPER WHEN YOU WANT
Optional tools help you understand and revisit supported episodes. The player works without them.
• Ask questions and jump to cited moments.
• Read transcripts and summaries when they’re available.
• Save ideas and use Podcast Brain to connect them across episodes.
• All features are free with usage caps; Premium lifts those caps. Transcripts and usage limits may apply. These tools can be wrong, so check important answers against the episode.

NO SURPRISES
• No banner or audio ads inserted by this app.
• Publishers and video platforms may still run their own ads. Ad-Skip only works where an ad break is known.
• Offline downloads and the core player are free.

Terms of Service: https://thepodcastapp.dev/terms
Privacy Policy: https://thepodcastapp.dev/privacy

Ratings and reviews

I wish there was a way to hide episodes I've listened to, so my feed will stay neat and tidy. Additionally, it only appears to load a few dozen episodes at a time which is incredibly annoying. Edit: dev response helped a bit, and increased my rating to 3 stars. I would prefer if that functionality could be expanded to the library tab as that is where i go to listen to episodes. If that was added and have it load more than just a few episodes in the list at a time, it would be 5 stars!

What really sets this app apart is its powerful discovery tools — personalized recommendations and smart search help you uncover new favorites based on what you already enjoy. Navigating through categories and trending content feels effortless, meaning you spend more time listening and less time searching.

One of the best podcast apps I’ve used so far. Simple UI and fast loading.

What’s new

• Transcripts show who is speaking and handle more languages
• Ad-Skip catches ads sooner while streaming, end-of-episode ads too
• Add a paid podcast subscription with its private feed link
• Follow and Unfollow work every time
• Episodes refresh reliably without restarting the app
• Summaries of downloaded episodes open offline
• Crosstalk speaks your app's language
• Better translations and accessibility