# Pocket FM: Audio Series

> Where do vampires, wizards, werewolves and romance meet? Right here on PocketFM!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radio.pocketfm](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radio.pocketfm)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.radio.pocketfm`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PocketFM
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 234,078,088
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (4,625,163 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.11.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2021-02-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 219 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radio.pocketfm)
- **Website:** [https://pocketfm.com/](https://pocketfm.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pocketfm.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.pocketfm.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Pocket FM: Audio Series is a vast audio entertainment platform featuring romance, horror, thriller, drama, fantasy, and sci-fi stories. With a library spanning over 100,000 hours and a global creator community, it delivers binge-worthy listening for audiobook and podcast lovers.

Highlights include offline listening, adjustable playback speed, sleep timer, cross-device access, and a micropayment model that lets you pay only for the content you want. Available on mobile, tablet, desktop, Chromecast and Wear OS, Pocket FM brings fresh storytelling to your ears anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #616 — Overall
- #2 — Music and audio (Gross)
- #3 — Music and audio (Free)
- #10 — Application (Gross)
- #55 — Application (Free)
- #62 — Top free

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.radio.pocketfm.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.radio.pocketfm.permission.MIPUSH_RECEIVE`
- `com.truecaller.permission.sdk.internal.read_account_state`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its diverse, engaging stories and solid, user-friendly audio-focused experience. The main drawbacks are monetization friction (coins and subscription unlocks) and content availability delays (waiting for new episodes due to limited releases). Some mention occasional repetition as a minor quirk.

### Pros

- Wide variety of engaging stories across genres
- Pleasant app experience and easy-to-use UI
- Enjoyable audio storytelling format that allows listening without reading
- Time-limited listening with an option to purchase more time (appeals to some users)

### Cons

- Monetization issues: coins not offering good value and subscription unlock problems
- Content availability delays: need to wait for new episodes due to limited releases

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