Podcast Addict
Podcast Addict: A feature-rich Android podcast manager with deep playback, feed, and discovery tools. Ranked #22 of 55 in Podcast Apps by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for advanced Android podcast management.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forAdvanced Android podcast management
- Free planYes
- Video podcastsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free access to downloads, video podcasts, transcripts, and private feeds
- Detailed playback controls, playlists, continuous playback, and live radio
- OPML, Podcasting 2.0 metadata, Chromecast, Sonos, and Google Drive support
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android phones, tablets, and Chromebook
- Device synchronization is not available on the research date
- Premium pricing is provided through Google Play offers
Our verdict on Podcast Addict
Podcast Addict is an Android app for discovering, subscribing to, streaming, downloading, and managing podcasts. It suits listeners who want detailed control over feeds and playback rather than a minimal podcast player. The feature set also covers live radio, RSS news reading, video podcasts, authenticated and premium RSS feeds, YouTube and Twitch channels, and Podcasting 2.0 metadata such as transcripts. Support for Android phones, tablets, and Chromebook gives it a focused platform scope.
The free plan covers a substantial management toolkit, including automatic feed updates and downloads, custom playlists, continuous playback, playback-speed controls, skip silence, sleep timers, volume boost, bookmarks, and offline listening. OPML import and export can help move subscriptions between podcast apps. According to the published Premium plan highlights, paid access removes visual advertising and adds real-time podcast updates, additional themes, and a playlist widget. The vendor directs users to Google Play for the exact monthly or annual offer for their account and country.
Podcast Addict also fits listeners who want a broad set of podcast and radio functions in one Android app. Chromecast, Sonos, Google Drive backups, and Android intents extend its fit across supported Android-related services and devices. Its main trade-off is platform scope: iPhone and iPad users are not part of the supported audience. Device synchronization is likewise not available on the research date, so people moving between devices may prefer an app with current cross-device continuity. Choose Podcast Addict for advanced Android management, private feeds, video, transcripts, and flexible playback; choose an alternative if multi-platform access or device sync is essential.
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Podcast Addict fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Android phones, tablets, and Chromebook |
| Offline downloads | Yes |
| Video podcasts | Yes |
| Episode transcripts | Yes |
| Private feed support | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | No |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Chromecast, Sonos, Google Drive backups, Android intents |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | podcastaddict.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Podcast Addict integrations
Podcast Addict lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Chromecast
- Sonos
- Google Drive backups
- Android intents
Alternatives to Podcast Addict
- Apple PodcastsA broad podcast service with discovery, video, transcripts, private feeds, and device sync.9.3
- OvercastA strong Apple-focused player for listeners who want smarter playback and organization.9.1
- Pocket CastsA broad podcast app with free cross-device access and focused Plus upgrades.8.8
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