Hey everyone, I’ve been using Podcatcher: Podcast App, which is described as a ‘Free podcast player with no ads or tracking. Discover, subscribe to shows or add custom URLs. Offers playback speed control, supports chapters, artwork, and transcriptions.’ It has been pretty great for me, but I know there are over 50 alternatives available across various platforms like Android, iPhone, Web-based, Android Tablet, and Windows. I heard that Spotify is a top alternative and it’s free. Other apps like AntennaPod, Pocket Casts, gPodder, and Podcast Addict also came up in my search. If anyone has tried these or has other recommendations for podcast players or managers, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Spotify is a solid choice. I use it for both music and podcasts. The free version has ads but it works well for what it is.
I really like AntennaPod. It’s free, open-source, and has no ads. Plus, it’s quite customizable.
Pocket Casts is another great option. It has a nice interface and some cool features like playback speed control.
gPodder is pretty simple and straightforward. If you just want to listen without any frills, it should work for you.
Podcast Addict is also a favorite among many. It offers a lot of features, including episode management and offline listening.