# Podcasts Player and tracker

> Advanced podcast player: 5x speed, volume boost, Android Auto & total automation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jonathanantoine.Podcasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jonathanantoine.Podcasts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jonathanantoine.Podcasts`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jonathan ANTOINE
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 1,222,860
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (6,069 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2018-06-14
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jonathanantoine.Podcasts)
- **Website:** [http://www.jonathanantoine.com](http://www.jonathanantoine.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://lexique-du-net.com/blog/public/podcastPolicy.html](http://lexique-du-net.com/blog/public/podcastPolicy.html)

## Description

**Podcast Tracker** is a versatile app designed to manage and enjoy your favorite podcasts, audiobooks, online radio, YouTube audio, and Twitch streams seamlessly in one platform. Featuring fast offline playback, customizable playback speeds, and a clean, intuitive interface with dark and light themes, it enhances your listening experience on any device.

Discover new podcasts across 70+ countries, stay organized with progress tracking and a podcast calendar, and enjoy automatic downloads for offline listening. The app supports Chromecast & Google Home, offers sleep timer options, and integrates perfectly with Android notifications and lock screen controls. Access thousands of podcasts from popular networks like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, NPR, TED Talks, and many more, all free with no limits on subscriptions. Download Podcast Tracker today to centralize and personalize all your audio content listening needs.

## Rankings

- #60,830 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.jonathanantoine.Podcasts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise the Podcasts Player for its easy, intuitive UI, reliable playback, and useful features like play history and downloading episodes. The app shines with quick adjustments, extensive customization, and a solid playback experience. However, several reviews point to recurring drawbacks: an intrusive or persistent ad presence unless you pay, incomplete catalogs with missing episodes, and occasional stability issues where playback stops. Some users also report difficulty with YouTube integration and limited control over the play queue. Despite ads, the app remains a strong choice for offline listening and tracking podcast progress.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive UI
- Play history and resume where you left off
- Download podcasts for offline listening and reliable playback
- Extensive customization and settings

### Cons

- Ads are intrusive or abundant (paid ad-free option available)
- Not all episodes are displayed / catalog incomplete
- Occasional stability issues where playback stops

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jonathanantoine.Podcasts)