Podcast Player - Video & RSS

Name: Podcast Player - Video & RSS
Rating: 4.7 (2195 reviews)
Author: Maple Media Apps, LLC

By: Maple Media Apps, LLC App

Watch & Listen to Podcasts App

Overview

Version:

5.5.11

Last updated: 2026-05-31

Features & Capabilities

Podcast Player - Video & RSS is an advanced podcast playback app that has pioneered features still common today. It includes a silent remover to shorten listening time without sacrificing quality, an integrated audio chain with EQ and compression for clearer sound on audio, video, and streams, and iCloud sync to keep devices in perfect harmony.

Beyond audio quality, it offers flexible playback options: download or stream any size show, password-protected podcasts with 1Password support, a built-in sleep timer, and light/dark UI themes. You can even play only the audio from videos. The app also provides a rich podcast directory with powerful search, personalized recommendations, and an ads-supported free model.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio Entertainment

By:

Maple Media Apps, LLC

Rating:

4.70

(2,195)

Version:

5.5.11 Last updated: 2026-05-31

Version code:

886260944

Creation date:

2010-09-26

Compatible devices:

Size:

157.27MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 38,646 ▼ 51

Other rankings

#32 in player keyword 34 ▼ 1#36 in listen keyword 16 ▼ 4#48 in media keyword 13 ▼ 7#69 in radio keyword 14 ▲ 2#84 in video player keyword 41

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Maple Media Apps, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-player-video-rss/id386600664

Website:

https://maplemedia.io/

User Reviews

Users praise longevity, ease of use, and strong customization with RSS support and video playback, often calling it the best podcast app. However, recurring issues include bugs after updates, playback stopping or going silent, and reliability problems with background playback and CarPlay. Ads and paywalls are a frequent complaint, along with removal or overhaul of familiar features and a more cluttered UI. Some developers are responsive, but many users are considering alternatives due to ongoing reliability concerns.

Pros

Long-time, loyal user base; many reviews cite using the app for years and consider it their go-to podcast player.
Easy to use with a simple, no-nonsense interface and stable performance.
Highly customizable with a flexible listening queue and support for RSS podcasts, plus video playback.
Broad podcast catalog and reliability; often described as the best and most versatile option.
App developers show ongoing support and willingness to address issues.

Cons

Frequent bugs introduced with updates; users report playback stopping, crashes, and instability.
Playback interruptions and background/CarPlay issues; podcasts stop or go silent and require manual intervention.
Intrusive ads and paywalls; pop-ups and a paid upgrade to remove ads degrade the experience.
Removal of familiar features and UI clutter in recent updates; swipe-down menus were removed or hidden, and workflows changed.
Startup/launch crashes and performance problems on newer devices/iOS versions; app sometimes won’t start or gets stuck on launch.

Recent reviews

I’ve been using this app for years. I love that it can be set to download the latest episodes automatically. It can also be set to delete items in the queue when it has ended. My favorite thing is that the queue stays put no matter what. This means that if I accidentally tap a slow a few places down, it DOESN’T REMOVE everything above it, including the show I was in the middle of listening to. This is something that drives me CRAZY about most of the other popular media players. I like the latest addition of suggesting podcasts, BUT on a different screen that I never have to look at if I don’t want to. My only issue is that the app crashes/won’t run whenever I turn my phone to portrait mode, (which happens to me A LOT!!) Other than that, this app is a PERFECT 5 stars!! PLEASE don’t take any of your current features away.

by Te*****, 2026-07-30

This is my revelation you are dying to hear how much I went through and then all the negative and all but I’m not going to give you that I’m gonna say thank God because I still have everything and I’m supposed to have