But which free apps are the best for finding and listening to podcasts?
Here’s our list of the best free podcast apps you’re free to try out today.
1Spotify
Let’s start with the obviousSpotify.
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It’s especially useful if you want to listen to podcasts on your mobile rig but also your system.
Spotify is free to download, but there is a paid version with a Spotify Premium subscription.
While the base plan is priced at $10.99, there areways to save on your Spotify Premium subscription.
The app also curates and recommends podcasts for you to listen to.
For example, Grim & Mild podcasts often include ads for other shows within the connection.
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4Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts is an easy-to-use podcast-specific platform.
It also has excellent filters that you could manage and find exactly what you’re looking for.
There are filters like Top Casts, Morning Run, and Daily Grind.
So, whatever you’re doing, the platform will help you find an appropriate podcast to enjoy.
you might even create custom filters.
I would suggest it over using Amazon Music as it seems to be available in more regions in comparison.
You don’t need to get a subscription to enjoy them.
However, it’s worth considering an Audible Plus membership if you want to listen to Audible Original podcasts.
Audible is a useful app if you want to keep your audiobooks and podcasts in one place.
However, the user interface can be a bit cluttered when trying to switch between audiobooks and podcasts.
Player FM is free to download.
If you like to discover new podcasts, Player FM makes it easy to do so.
However, its notifications and popups can also be distracting for users who want a more streamlined app.
It allows you to enjoy podcasts either by streaming or downloading them.
It offers an extensive library and a ton of variety in categories.
Expect interruptions from ads unless you have a YouTube Premium subscription which will give you an ad-free experience.
This included Vox’s Unexplainable and Grim & Mild’s Noble Blood.
But you could also add a podcast using an RSS feed link.
I would mostly suggest YouTube Music for its convenience factor if you already use the service.
Hopefully one of these apps will provide you with the podcast experience you need.
Despite being free, they are feature-packed and you’re sure to find something that suits your taste.
