# Wondery: Must-Hear Podcasts

> True Crime, History & More!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1485913772](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1485913772)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1485913772`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Wondery, LLC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (31,985 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.99.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-09
- **First published:** 2020-06-20
- **Size:** 146 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wondery-must-hear-podcasts/id1485913772)
- **Website:** [https://wondery.com](https://wondery.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://wondery.com/app-privacy-policy](http://wondery.com/app-privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1485913772)