Podcast-only · No music · No distractions · Free

No music. No distractions. Just podcasts — done right.

Spotify is a music app that also plays podcasts. The Podcast App is built exclusively for podcast listeners. Every feature — offline downloads, queue management, speed controls, AI Brain, video podcasts — is designed for how you actually listen. Free, ad-free, and available on iOS and Android.

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Podcast-only design Offline downloads AI Brain included Video podcasts

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Why podcast listeners choose a dedicated app

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Speed controls that actually work
Variable speed from 0.5x to 3x with silence trimming. Built for podcast listening, not music.

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Offline downloads that don't disappear
Download episodes for offline listening. They stay downloaded until you delete them.

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AI Brain — unique to podcast listening
Ask questions across your entire listening history. No music app has anything like it.

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Audio and video podcasts in one app
Watch video podcasts or listen to the audio version — your choice, same app.

The difference

When your app is built only for podcasts, everything works better.

Music apps treat podcasts as a checkbox feature. We treat podcasts as the entire product.

Built around how podcast listeners actually listen

Podcast listeners have different habits than music listeners. You listen to long-form content, you care about your position in an episode, you want to skip silence, you want chapters, and you want to be able to pick up exactly where you left off — even after weeks away.

Chapter navigation with timestamps
Silence trimming and smart speed
Persistent play position across devices
Queue management designed for multi-episode listening

Everything is a podcast feature

There is no music library to maintain, no social feed to curate, no algorithm to fight. Just your podcasts.

CarPlay and Android Auto — built right

The Podcast App integrates deeply with CarPlay and Android Auto. Control playback, browse your queue, and navigate chapters without touching your phone.

CarPlayfull support Android Autofull support Siri & Googlevoice control

The differentiator

AI Brain — only possible in a podcast-only app.

Because we focus entirely on podcasts, we can build features that a music app never could. Brain is the best example: it lets you have a conversation with everything you've ever listened to.

What have my podcasts said about the best time to exercise for sleep quality?

Brain searches across your full listening history — not just summaries, but source-aware answers grounded in what you actually heard. Every answer cites the episode and timestamp so you can go back and listen.

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Everything you need

Every feature a serious podcast listener needs. Free.

Player

Free forever

Offline downloads
Queue control
Speed controls & silence trimming
Chapter support
Video podcasts
CarPlay & Android Auto
OPML import
No account required
Zero ads, ever

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Brain

Optional upgrade

Everything in Player
AI Brain chat across your history
Synthesis Radio — AI-generated recaps
Cross-episode memory
Source-aware answers with timestamps
Ask questions about any episode

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FAQ

Questions about podcast-only apps.

What makes The Podcast App a podcast-only app?

The Podcast App is built exclusively for podcast listening. There is no music library, no social feed, no video streaming, and no algorithm pushing content at you. Every feature — offline downloads, queue management, speed controls, AI Brain, Synthesis Radio — is designed specifically for podcast listeners.

Why is a podcast-only app better than Spotify for podcasts?

Spotify treats podcasts as a secondary feature bolted onto a music platform. The interface is designed for music discovery, not podcast listening. Features like chapter support, variable speed, and queue management are buried or missing. A podcast-only app like The Podcast App is built from the ground up for how podcast listeners actually listen.

Does The Podcast App have video podcast support?

Yes. The Podcast App supports both audio and video podcasts in the same app. You can switch between audio and video modes for any show that offers both formats.

Is The Podcast App free?

Yes. The core player is completely free and ad-free. There is no subscription required to access downloads, queue management, speed controls, or video podcasts. The optional AI Brain upgrade is available for power users who want AI-powered features.

Does it work on both iPhone and Android?

Yes. The Podcast App is available on both iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android. Your library and play position sync across devices.

Ready for a podcast app that's actually built for podcasts?

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