Wow, what a difference. I only really started listening to podcasts a couple years ago. I heard about the Stitcher app, it was referenced on NPR, so I assumed it was probably one of the best out there, for free at least. So I downloaded it to my Kindle Fire and have been using it exclusively for about a year or more. Before that I had only listened to podcasts online or on my desktop computer so Stitcher was the only podcast app I had ever used. I really love listening to podcasts at night, as I fall asleep. But two big things were making me crazy with Stitcher: One; that it has a glaring white screen, which is bothersome when I'm trying to get into 'sleepy mode' in bed. And two; it had a 'continuous play' feature that I could never manage to find a way to turn off. So I'd choose one podcast episode to play, start to fall asleep, and just when I was asleep it would start playing the next podcast. This was very annoying because I would deliberately choose some subdued, quiet-type podcast to fall asleep to, and then suddenly some other loud obnoxious podcast would wake me up. It got to the point where I rarely listened at bedtime anymore, and started listening to audiobooks instead. Their website shows an option to turn off continuous play, but I could never find the setting options they referred to on my Kindle, I just don't think my version offered a way to disable it.
SO: My point in all that history is to say that I have neither problem with Podcast Addict, Hooray! It has a nice dark interface which is much more soothing on my eyes while in bed. Additionally, it has the option to stop playing once the current podcast is over, which I LOVE. Now I can fall asleep to the chosen episode and only the chosen episode, and as I drift off it eventually shuts up! The option is a little quirky however, there's a box to check "Stop playing after current episode", which in theory should stop at the end of the episode *no matter what*. But under that is a timer to select whether to stop playing after a selected period of time, anything to one minute to many hours. Strangely, the 'stop playing after current episode' box being checked does NOT override the timer IF the timer is set to a time that's shorter than the episode. So in addition to checking the 'stop after current episode' box, I have to also make sure the timer is set for a very long period of time (say three hours for example) in order for a shorter episode (say 30-60 minutes) to stop when it should - without cutting it off too early. So it's a little glitch but not a big deal now that I've figured out that I can just keep the timer set for several hours at all times and then check the 'end after episode' box before bed, since everything I listen to is never more than 3 hours. I would have deducted a star for this flaw but since I figured out how to work around it I'm happy. The bottom line is that I am thrilled to be able to have a sleep option even though it's not perfect.
Another thing I've discovered which surprised me is that when I searched for my regular podcasts, this app pulled up many more available episodes in several cases than were offered on Stitcher. I just assumed the number of available episodes were set by the podcast itself, it never occurred to me that a different app might offer more episodes, so that's very exciting. Additionally, I've also found a few podcasts on Podcast Addict that I searched for on Stitcher but could never find.
There are a lot of settings and options, some a bit confusing, some not, and I'm still learning my way around. I haven't utilized half of the features yet, but already this is a BIG improvement from Stitcher. It's more visually appealing and offers more customization options. I am really enjoying it. There is a banner ad across the bottom of the screen, but I don't really mind it and the overall improvement over Stitcher is totally worth it.
**UPDATE June 2018**
Just happened upon this old review of mine and wanted to mention that the above-mentioned timer issues are no longer a problem. They regularly update and fix issues and I'm not sure when the timer issue was fixed, but it was. Now podcasts simply stop after each episode as they should. I'm still devoted to this app and use no other!
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What's new in version Varies by device- Tons of new features and improvement
Product Details
Release Date: 2013
Date first listed on Amazon: May 9, 2013
Developed By: APPDICTIVE STUDIO LLC
ASIN: B00CNGA1PS
Customer reviews:
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5,970 customer ratings
Product features
- minimal permission requirement
- manage Audio & Video podcasts, iTunes podcasts, Soundcloud url, Youtube Channels & RSS News feeds
- standalone player (MP3, local files, streaming)
- support both download & streaming
- automatic update, download, deletion
- podcast & episode search engine (use both Podcast Addict database & iTunes database)
- variable playback speed, volume boost and skip silence (available for Android 4.1+)
- audio & video playlist, sleep timer, alarm clock
- virtual podcasts (handle a folder content as a podcast)
- trending, new, TOP 250 most successful podcasts
Product description
Welcome to Podcast Addict, the ultimate podcast player designed specifically for Android users! Our app is here to revolutionize your podcast listening experience, offering unparalleled features and powerful tools to make discovering, organizing, and enjoying podcasts a breeze.�� Discover & Subscribe
Explore millions of captivating podcast episodes across various categories, including news, comedy, sports, and more. With Podcast Addict, you can find your favorite shows and subscribe with a single tap to stay updated with the latest episodes.
�� Powerful Podcast Player
Experience a user-friendly and feature-rich podcast player with customizable settings, including playback speed, skip silence, sleep timer, and volume boost. Podcast Addict provides a seamless listening experience tailored to your preferences.
�� Advanced Podcast Search
Our advanced search engine lets you find podcasts by keywords, categories, or even specific episodes. Discover new podcasts that match your interests and easily add them to your library.
�� Import & Export
Easily import or export your podcast subscriptions via OPML files, making it simple to switch between podcast apps or devices while keeping your library intact.
�� Auto-Download & Sync
Podcast Addict automatically downloads new episodes of your subscribed podcasts, ensuring you never miss a beat.
��️ Customizable Podcast Experience
Create custom playlists, set download rules, and personalize podcast notifications to stay in control of your listening experience.
�� Integrated News Reader
Stay informed with the latest news from your favorite sources, all within the Podcast Addict app. Enjoy a seamless experience as you switch between podcasts and news articles.
�� Community & Social Features
Engage with fellow podcast enthusiasts through our in-app community, leave reviews, share your favorite episodes, and follow podcast creators on social media.
�� Live Radio Streaming
Podcast Addict is not just for podcasts – it also supports live radio streaming! Tune in to thousands of radio stations from around the world, covering various genres and languages. Enjoy real-time audio content, including music, talk shows, and news broadcasts, all within our app.
�� Advanced Features for Power Users
Podcast Addict is packed with advanced features to enhance your listening experience:
• Bookmarks: Save specific moments in podcast episodes with time-stamped bookmarks, making it easy to revisit your favorite segments or share them with friends.
• Alarms: Set alarms to automatically play your favorite podcasts, waking up or winding down with the content you love.
• Playback Statistics: Track your listening habits with detailed statistics on your podcast consumption. Gain insights into your favorite shows, listening time, and episode completion rates.
• Custom Audio Effects: Apply audio effects, such as equalizer settings and pitch control, to customize the audio output to your liking.
• Chromecast & Sonos Support: Stream podcasts directly to your Chromecast or Sonos devices for a seamless listening experience on your home audio system.
Download Podcast Addict now and experience the most comprehensive podcast app on Android! Join millions of satisfied users and immerse yourself in the ever-growing world of podcasts.
AVAILABLE NETWORKS
• English: 5by5, BBC, CBS Radio News, CBS Sport Radio, CNN, Criminal, Crooked Media, Earwolf, ESPN, Gimlet, LibriVox, Loyal Books, MSNBC, My Favorite Murder, NASA, Nerdist, Netflix, NPR, Parcast, PodcastOne, Podiobooks, Public Radio International (PRI), Radiotopia, Relay FM, Serial, Showtime, Slate, Smodcast, S-Town, The Guardian, This American Life (TAL), Ted Talks, The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE), True Crime, TWiT, Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Wondery
• French: Jazz Radio, Radio Campus Paris, Radio Canada, Radio France, Virgin Radio
• German: Deutsche Welle, DRadio Wissen, ORF, SRF, ZDF, WDR
• Italian: Radio24, Rai Radio
• Misc: 103 fm
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Technical details
Size: Varies by device (13.8MB - 29.6MB)
Version: Varies by device
- ACCESS_ALL_DOWNLOADS
- Access coarse (e.g., Cell-ID, Wi-Fi) location
- Access fine (e.g., GPS) location
- Access information about networks
- Access information about Wi-Fi networks
- Connect to paired bluetooth devices
- BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- Broadcast sticky intents
- FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Open network sockets
- Modify global audio settings
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- READ_APP_BADGE
- Read from external storage
- Get notified that the operating system has finished booting
- SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
- Open windows using the type TYPE_SYSTEM_ALERT, shown on top of all other applications
- Access the vibration feature
- PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming
- Write to external storage
- Allows installation of home screen shortcuts
- Allows sending in-app billing requests and managing in-app billing transactions
- Allows an application to receive messages via Google Cloud Messaging
- Receive message via Amazon Device
- com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Minimum Operating System: Varies by device
Approximate Download Time: Less than 4 minutes
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Not easily navigable
Not very intuitive. Perhaps you might try the free version and have better luck then I. Once you "explore" the opening screens and select some area of interest, this app seems to stop enabling navigation. When I found some podcast of interest, I was offered to subscribe to a series of these same podcasts. Then app locked me in and did not allow returning to some home screen point to search for other podcasts. I stopped using it. Apps should not be this difficult to figure out! Glad I did not throw down any money on this!
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La mejor app de podcasts. Mejor que la de Apple
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