# Podcast Player - Video & RSS

> Watch & Listen to Podcasts App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id386600664](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id386600664)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id386600664`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maple Media Apps, LLC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,195 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-31
- **First published:** 2010-09-26
- **Size:** 157 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-player-video-rss/id386600664)
- **Website:** [https://maplemedia.io/](https://maplemedia.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://maplemedia.io/privacy/](https://maplemedia.io/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #38,646 — Overall
- #32 — player
- #36 — listen
- #48 — media
- #69 — radio
- #84 — video player

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id386600664)