# Podbean Podcast App & Player

> Your podcast app for iPhone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id973361050](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id973361050)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id973361050`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Podbean Incorporated
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (53,927 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.5.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2015-04-02
- **Size:** 155 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podbean-podcast-app-player/id973361050)
- **Website:** [https://www.podbean.com/podcast-app-iphone-android-mobile](https://www.podbean.com/podcast-app-iphone-android-mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.podbean.com/privacy](https://www.podbean.com/privacy)

## Description

Podbean Podcast App & Player for iPhone is an all-in-one podcast experience that lets you search, download, and listen on the go. Explore new, trending, and top podcasts by topic, view your history and favorites, and get personalized recommendations based on your listening habits. You can stream instantly or download episodes for offline playback, manage customizable playlists, and enjoy features like intelligent speed to remove silences and volume boost for consistent listening.

The app also offers automation and sharing tools: automatic episode downloads, batch management for playlists, and follow-based notifications. It includes an advanced audio recorder with live chat, cloud backup, and post-production tools, plus Podbean AI for audio optimization and content generation. Ambient relaxation sounds and a variety of soundscapes are available as well. Podbean supports multiple languages and integrations with CarPlay, Alexa, and Siri. The free, ad-supported tier is enhanced by Podbean Premium and Premium+ subscriptions that remove ads and unlock extra features like unlimited playlists and ambient sounds.

## Rankings

- #5,815 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Podbean for an easy-to-use interface, a broad and quality podcast catalog, and supportive features for creators. However, multiple reviews cite stability problems (crashes/freezes/playback glitches) and usability shifts after updates (broken sort order, removal of the download tab). There are also concerns about ads and the perceived value of paid versions. Overall, strong content and usability contrast reliability and monetization frustrations.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface.
- Extensive podcast library and high-quality, informative content.
- Supportive platform for creators and listeners with responsive support.

### Cons

- Stability issues: frequent crashes, freezing, and playback glitches.
- Update/UI regressions: recent updates broke sort order, removed or hid the download tab, and added confusing changes.
- Ads across podcasts and questions about the value of the paid version.

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