# Castella: Podcast Player

> Free podcast player: offline downloads, smart queue & speed control.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wrt.castella](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wrt.castella)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wrt.castella`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WRT Dev
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 114
- **Version:** 3.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-22
- **First published:** 2025-06-17
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wrt.castella)
- **Website:** [https://cool-peony-6519f6.netlify.app](https://cool-peony-6519f6.netlify.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/castella-privacy-policy/8770821f-655f-4857-b323-f2bedb6b460a/privacy](https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/castella-privacy-policy/8770821f-655f-4857-b323-f2bedb6b460a/privacy)

## Description

Castella is a podcast player for Android — built for listeners who want to subscribe, download, and play without clutter.<br><br>DISCOVER &amp; SUBSCRIBE<br>• Search podcasts and subscribe in one tap<br>• Add shows from RSS feeds and podcast directories<br>• Organize subscriptions and favorites in one place<br><br>LISTEN YOUR WAY<br>• Download episodes for offline listening (commute, gym, flights)<br>• Queue episodes and resume where you left off<br>• Playback speed control and sleep timer<br>• Chapter support on compatible shows<br>• Background playback with lock-screen controls<br><br>WHY CASTELLA?<br>• Clean, focused design for daily listening<br>• No extra account required — install and start listening<br>• Lightweight and easy to use<br><br>Whether you follow one show or dozens, Castella makes it easy to find podcasts, save episodes offline, and listen on your schedule.<br><br>Download Castella and start listening today.<br><br>Feedback welcome: walnutserv@gmail.com

## Rankings

- #1,932,625 — 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.wrt.castella.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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