Podcast Player & Podcast App - Castbox

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CastBox.FM - Radio & Podcast & Music & AudioBook · fm.castbox.audiobook.radio.podcast

4.7 out of 5 (23 ratings) 10M+ downloads v7.69.20-190815047 33.6 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.69.20-190815047 (190815047)
Updated: Aug 23, 2019 (7 years ago)
APK size: 33.6 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
Category: Music & Audio (app)
Permissions: 25 (6 sensitive)
Website: castbox.fm
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Podcast Player & Podcast App - Castbox is an app by CastBox.FM - Radio & Podcast & Music & AudioBook in the Music & Audio category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS and MIPS 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.0.7-170315112, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 4.1. It asks for 25 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and approximate location. Compared with version 1.0.7-170315112, it adds 14 new permissions: “Approximate location”, “Camera”, “Read phone status and identity” and 11 more. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.7out of 523 ratings

5 ★83%
4 ★9%
3 ★9%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

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Description

From the listing uploaded by “premiumapp”.

Castbox is a Winner of Google Play Best App! (Best Daily Helper and Best Hidden Gem) Castbox is the Android Excellence App! New Feature Join the millions experiencing better bedtime, lower stress, and less anxiety with Zen mode on Castbox! Zen Mode is an ambient sounds player of peaceful soundscapes that are guaranteed to lull you into a deep and restful slumber. Zen Mode has 100+ ambient soundscapes for adults and children, such as nature sounds, lullaby and city ambience. Castbox is an easy to use podcast player for podcast lovers, offering a super clean layout and easy to navigate interface. With a wide category of podcasts to choose from, you can stream or download your favorite podcasts anywhere, anytime for free. Castbox offers continuous playback with customized playlists, one-button subscription options, and the ability to download episodes for offline listening. Our mission here at Castbox is to make information accessible to everyone, anytime, anywhere. ★ 🌟 Nominee of Google Play Awards: Standout Startup ★ 🏆 Winner of "Top Trending Apps" from Global Best Apps by Google Play ★ 🎊 Winner of "Most Entertaining" from Best Apps by Google Play ★ ☝️ Winner of the Best Music + Audio App by TabbyAwards With continuously updates carefully considering ALL your suggestions and feedback, we at Castbox is striving to build the best worldwide podcast community ever. Listen to top Podcasts from Around the World - Subscribe to over 1 million podcast channels including top networks like NPR, Gimlet, BBC, Earwolf, HowStuffWorks, PRX, This American Life and CBC. - Stream or download 95 MILLION+ episodes of podcasts, radio channels & audio books for FREE. - Search or listen to your favorite podcasts in 70 different languages. - Discover new and trending podcasts from 16 different categories. - Listen to podcasts in your native language or try learning a new language with our many language teaching podcasts. - Keep track of your subscriptions with cloud syncing. Listen from any device anytime and anywhere. - Smart speakers supported, including Google Home, ChromeCast, Apple HomePod, Amazon Alexa and Sonos. - Android Auto support. Benefits for Podcasters - Easily upload or record your audio content via mobile or desktop device to create awesome podcasts. - Leverage multiple channels supported by Castbox to easily share your podcast with the world. - Use our advanced advertising algorithm to help you maximize and grow your target audience from listeners worldwide. - No hosting fees: 100% FREE - Unlimited storage with no audio uploading restrictions. Other Key Features: - Personalized recommendations based on your listening history and channel subscriptions. - Powerful search function that allows you to find your favorite podcasters, channels and episodes. - Discover new podcasts with Castbox’s daily trending and most popular lists. - Simple one-click subscription for your favorite podcast channels so you never miss an episode. - Comment on podcasts to share your opinions with others. - Share your favorite podcasts with friends via Facebook, Twitter, email and more. Keep in Touch Visit our website: www.castbox.fm Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/castbox.fm Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Castbox_FM Contact us: [email protected] (for audience) / [email protected] (for podcasters) Popular Network and shows: ABC, Absolute Radio, AfterBuzz TV, Al Jazeera, Audiomatic, BAM! Radio, BBC, Bloomberg, CBS Radio News, CBS Sport Radio, Channel 9 (MSDN), CNET, CNN, ESPN, Fox News Radio, Gimlet Media, Goodstuff FM, HeadGum, How Stuff Works, Infinite Guest,KCRW, Loyal Books, Mobile Nations, Monocle 24, MSNBC, Mule Radio Syndicate, NASA, Nerdist, Nickelodeon, Night Vale presents, NPR, Panoply, PBS, PodcastOne, Podiobooks, Podnutz, Public Radio International (PRI), Podimo

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.0.7-170315112. Since v7.69.20-190815047 it requires Android 4.1+.

v7.69.20-190815047 LATEST Aug 23, 2019 33.6 MB TRUSTED v1.0.7-170315112 Mar 17, 2017 4.2 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 30, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Guru” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 23, 2019
Validated against Google Play Jun 30, 2026
Antivirus scan passed Oct 24, 2020
Signed byCN=Yoga Monkey, OU=Guru, O=Guru, L=Hongkong, ST=Hongkong, C=HK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)EA:0C:42:00:70:D2:85:CF:3D:54:E2:DC:C5:68:77:F9:C9:56:36:3C
File MD5ff4a01a93b3c21735bb203b9155dc744
Uploaded by “premiumapp” Silver tier · 8,979 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (25)

Podcast Player & Podcast App - Castbox requests 25 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Andorid change configuration (custom) andorid.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) fm.castbox.audiobook.radio.podcast.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Spage read card data (custom) com.samsung.android.app.spage.permission.READ_CARD_DATA
Spage write card data (custom) com.samsung.android.app.spage.permission.WRITE_CARD_DATA
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Podcast Player & Podcast App - Castbox APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Podcast Player & Podcast App - Castbox for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 1.0.7-170315112 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.0.7-170315112 · All versions

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

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Podcast Player & Podcast App - Castbox free?

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

Is the Podcast Player & Podcast App - Castbox APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ff4a01a93b3c21735bb203b9155dc744.