# PrivPod

> PrivPod: Your Audio. Your Rules

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.moweco.privpod](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.moweco.privpod)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.moweco.privpod`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** moweco e.U.
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 8
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-22
- **First published:** 2026-01-22
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moweco.privpod)
- **Website:** [https://privpod.holzbauer.info/](https://privpod.holzbauer.info/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://moweco.com/privacy-policy/](https://moweco.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

PrivPod: Your Audio. Your Rules.<br><br>Experience podcasting without the surveillance.<br><br>In a world where every click, play, and pause is tracked, PrivPod stands apart as the privacy-first podcast player that actually respects your data. We don&#39;t collect analytics, we don&#39;t sell your listening habits, and we don&#39;t require you to create accounts. Your audio library stays exactly where it belongs—on your device.<br><br>Why PrivPod?<br><br>Zero-Knowledge Architecture<br>Your subscriptions, listening history, and preferences are stored exclusively in your device&#39;s local SQLite database. We have no servers, no backend, and absolutely no way to access your data. What happens on your phone stays on your phone.<br><br>Offline-First Design<br>Download entire playlists and listen anywhere. Airplane mode? No problem. Once synced, your podcasts are available without internet. Perfect for commutes, flights, or anywhere connectivity is spotty.<br><br>Seamless Migration<br>Switching to PrivPod is effortless. Import your existing subscriptions from any other player via the industry-standard OPML format. PocketCasts, Apple Podcasts, Overcast—we support them all.<br><br>Open Source Transparency<br>Trust, but verify. Our entire codebase is available on GitHub for independent audit. Community-driven, community-audited. No hidden agendas, no proprietary black boxes.<br><br>100% Free &amp; Ad-Free<br>No ads. No premium subscriptions. No hidden fees. Privacy is a right, not a premium feature.<br><br>Lightning Fast &amp; Lightweight<br>Built with modern Android APIs for optimal performance. Requires Android 8.0+ and minimal permissions—just internet access for RSS feeds and storage for your downloads.<br><br>Key Features:<br>• Direct RSS connections (no intermediary servers)<br>• Background playback with media controls<br>• Episode queuing and playlist management<br>• Automatic download scheduling<br>• Sleep timer functionality<br>• Star/favorite episodes<br>• Search and discovery<br>• Material Design 3 interface<br><br>Privacy by Design:<br>We believe podcasting should be private by default. Unlike other players that track what you listen to, how long you listen, and when you skip—PrivPod doesn&#39;t collect any data. Your listening habits remain your business.<br><br>Open Source:<br>Built with transparency in mind. Check our code, report issues, or contribute improvements. The podcast player you can actually trust.<br><br>Ready to reclaim your audio privacy?<br><br>Download PrivPod today and experience podcasting the way it was meant to be—personal, private, and powerful.

## Rankings

- #2,852,157 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.moweco.privpod.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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