Wondery: Must-Hear Podcasts

Name: Wondery: Must-Hear Podcasts
Rating: 4.7 (31985 reviews)
Author: Wondery, LLC

By: Wondery, LLC App

True Crime, History & More!

This app was removed from Apple Apps Store on 2026-06-15

Overview

Removed

Rating:

4.70

(31,985)

Version:

1.99.0

Last updated: 2026-04-09

Features & Capabilities

Wondery: Must-Hear Podcasts is a Chrome extension that puts immersive storytelling in one place. Explore True Crime, History, Business, Comedy, and Kids & Family podcasts with easy discovery, offline downloading, and simple genre-based browsing for binge-worthy listening.

Upgrade to Wondery+ for ad-free listening, exclusive episodes, early access, and a broader library. Listen anywhere—on mobile or desktop—and find your next favorite show in minutes.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Education Kids

By:

Wondery, LLC

Rating:

4.70

(31,985)

Version:

1.99.0 Last updated: 2026-04-09

Version code:

884070168

Creation date:

2020-06-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

145.75MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Wondery: Must-Hear Podcasts (v1.98.0)

828,830 4.22

(9,427)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Wondery, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wondery-must-hear-podcasts/id1485913772

Website:

https://wondery.com

User Reviews

User reviews consistently praise Wondery’s catalog and engaging shows, with many highlighting Armchair Expert and the overall educational appeal. However, the app is repeatedly described as unstable and clunky: frequent crashes, slow loading, and needing to open the app several times before it works. CarPlay and offline use present safety and reliability concerns, and some subscribers report ads despite paying for ad-free access. Licensing shifts and a less intuitive UI further contribute to a frustrating experience.

Pros

Large, engaging catalog of podcasts across history, true crime, and edutainment
High-quality, entertaining shows that subscribers particularly enjoy (e.g., Armchair Expert)
Video support alongside audio for certain episodes
Ad-free listening via Wondery Plus is valuable for many users
Strong content variety that keeps users coming back

Cons

Frequent crashes, slow performance, and the app often requires multiple launches to start playing
CarPlay and in-car usage issues, plus login/out when offline or on airplane mode
Ads or ad-free features not consistently honored, causing frustration for paying subscribers
Content appears to migrate to Audible/SiriusXM, reducing the Wondery catalog
Poor UX and navigation: hard to discover new shows and manage queues; laggy interface

Recent reviews

I hate wondery! they make it ridiculously hard to get a refund so I never got one and I bought it through my apple podcast app so I still got ads perpetually which contradicts the reason I paid for wondery so I just never listened to my fav podcasts bc the ads irked me n my money for the annual ad free service went to absolute waste. it makes me so mad.

by la*****, 2026-04-24

I have three starts because I love the programs in this app and I post for Plus to play without ads. However, I have to open Anna code the app no less than three times until it loads and works properly. It is so frustrating. Especially being a paying customer. I really wish they would do something about this.