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Pocket Casts - Podcast App

Your go-to podcast player & Best podcast app for Android

NowThis Media, Inc. · au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts

3.8 out of 5 (55 ratings) 1M+ downloads v7.89-rc-1a 22.3 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Same certificate as the other version checked Details

At a glance

Latest version
v7.89-rc-1a (59337)
Updated
May 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size
22.3 MB
Requires
Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
Category
News & Magazines (app)
Listed since
Nov 22, 2011 (at least)
Permissions
15
Website
shiftyjelly.com/android/pocketcasts
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

Pocket Casts - Podcast App is an app by NowThis Media, Inc. in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least November 2011. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS and MIPS 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 6.3.1, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 9. It asks for 15 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 6.3.1, it adds 7 new permissions (“Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Detect screen capture” and 4 more) and drops 4 (“Control vibration”, “Modify shared storage”, “Google Play license check” and “Receive push notifications”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

3.8out of 555 ratings
  • 5 ★44%
  • 4 ★5%
  • 3 ★42%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★9%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v7.89-rc-1a

Kalimera, Greece! We’ve added support for Greek, so Pocket Casts now speaks your language. Ever notice episodes not showing their video sometimes? We fixed that bug! Everything should stay in sync now.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “apps”.

Pocket Casts is the world's most powerful podcast app, an app by listeners, for listeners. Our podcast player app provides next-level listening, search and discovery tools. Podcast addict? Find your next obsession with our hand curated podcast recommendations for easy discovery, and seamlessly enjoy your favorite shows without the hassle of subscribing. Here’s what the press has to say: Android Central: “Pocket Casts is the best podcasts app for Android” The Verge: “The best podcast player for Android” Named Google Play Top Developer, Google Play Editors’ Choice, and recipient of the Google Material Design Award. Still not convinced? Allow us to walk you through our free podcast listening app: BEST IN SHOW Material design: Your podcast player app has never looked so beautiful, colors change to complement podcast artwork Themes: Whether you're a dark or light theme person we've got you covered. We even have you OLED lovers covered with our Extra Dark theme. Everywhere: Android Auto, Chromecast, Alexa and Sonos. Listen to your podcasts in more places than ever before. POWERFUL PLAYBACK Up next: Automatically build a playback queue from your favorite shows. Sign in and have that Up Next queue sync to all your devices. Trim silence: Cut silences from episodes so you finish them faster, saving hours. Variable speed: Change the play speed from anywhere between 0.5 to 5x. Volume boost: Increase the volume of voices, while decreasing background noise. Stream: Play episodes on the fly. Chapters: Jump between chapters easily, and enjoy embedded artwork that the author has added (we support MP3 and M4A chapter formats). Audio & video: Play all of your favorite episodes, toggle video to audio. Skip playback: Skip episode intros, jump through episodes with custom skip intervals. Wear OS: Control playback from your wrist. Sleep timer: We'll pause your episode so you can rest your weary head. Chromecast: Cast episodes straight to your TV with a single tap. Sonos: Browse and play your podcasts directly from the Sonos app. Android Auto: browse your podcasts and filters to find an interesting episode, then control playback. All without ever touching your phone. SMART TOOLS Sync: Subscriptions, Up Next, listening history, playback and filters are all securely stored in the cloud. You can pick up where you left off on another device and even the web. Refresh: Let our servers check for new episodes, so you can get on with your day. Notifications: We'll let you know when new episodes arrive, if you like. Auto download: Automatically download episodes for offline playback. Filters: Custom filters will organize your episodes. Storage: All the tools you need to keep your podcasts tamed. ALL YOUR FAVORITES Discover: Subscribe to any podcast in iTunes and more. Browse by charts, networks and categories. Share: Spread the word with podcast and episode sharing. OPML: Jump on board without any hassle with OPML import. Export your collection at any time. There are many more powerful, straight-forward features that make Pocket Casts the best podcasts app for android. So what are you waiting for? Visit pocketcasts.com for more info about the web and other platforms supported by Pocket Casts.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v6.3.1. Since v7.89-rc-1a it requires Android 9+.

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Shifty Jelly” Not the developer's name (“NowThis Media, Inc.”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified May 12, 2025
  • Signed byCN=Shifty Jelly, OU=Shifty Jelly, O=Shifty Jelly, L=Adelaide, ST=South Australia, C=AU
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)26:5B:FD:A6:99:2D:75:D4:55:BC:74:DD:43:F9:AC:E8:3E:FA:E7:E5
  • File MD5b543162edd716cdd8fc4849d6be85697
  • Uploaded by “apps” Platinum tier · 3,423,810 followers · uploading since 2010

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Permissions (15)

Pocket Casts - Podcast App requests 15 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Pocket Casts - Podcast App APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Pocket Casts - Podcast App for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 6.3.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 6.3.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Pocket Casts - Podcast App free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Pocket Casts - Podcast App APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b543162edd716cdd8fc4849d6be85697.

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