I took a road trip last weekend and wanted to be able to access plenty of podcasts to keep me occupied during my long drive time. I thought about how there are a number of great third-party podcast apps out there. So many, it is hard to choose which one is my favorite.
Basically, the differences between most podcast apps are the user interface and features. It all depends on your personal taste. Check out our list of thebest podcast apps for iPhoneand see which one you think is tops.
Instacast 4
This app allows you to manage and customize your podcast subscriptions, make smart lists, and bookmark favorites. The media player is designed to look great and make it easy for you to navigate the controls. If you are on a road trip, download episodes for offline listening. you may even create a playlist with different episodes so you don’t have to keep selecting something new to listen to. You can import your podcasts from iTunes, or add them from other podcast clients. This app is available for free.
This app makes it possible for you to check out new podcasts based on release date so you can always listen to the latest episodes. The continuous playback feature keeps the stream going while your hands are busy doing other stuff. You can view your podcast themes in full screen mode and control them using a smooth gesture-based interface. The notification feature lets you know when a new episode is out and the sleep timer lets you listen as you fall asleep. Castro boasts having the best voice-optimized playback algorithm for a super clear sound. This app is available for $3.99.
Pocket Casts
Do you have trouble remembering to download podcasts and find yourself having to hurry up and update before leaving work on Monday morning? This app downloads updates automatically so you don’t have to worry about remembering to. you’re able to filter episodes by unplayed, downloaded, and even customized categories. You can control the podcasts via Control Center, Lock screen, and more. The discovery portion helps you find new podcasts that are based on popular and trending content, featured networks, and more.This app is available for $3.99.
This app makes it super easy for you to download podcasts that aren’t easy to search for. You can enter a direct URL so the podcast you are looking for can be quickly downloaded without searching. You can also customize when podcast feeds are updated based on your location or schedule. Create and edit playlists that include whatever episodes you want. You can also stream episodes without downloading them if you are one of the lucky ones that still has unlimited cellular data.This app is available for $2.99.
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