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Pocket Casts APK for Android

- Podcast App
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Free
Oct 13, 2026

This is a beautiful and quite functional podcast player

Download Pocket Casts APK 8.22 38MB

What is Pocket Casts?

Pocket Casts – Podcast Player is a cool podcast app, designed by listeners for listeners, so all the important details are taken into account. He will be able to provide powerful tools for listening, searching for the next level.

This is a beautiful and quite functional podcast player. It has a lot of features, but what stands out in particular is Android Wear support, very stylish themes, and tons of playback options.

Features

  • beautiful design, moreover, when the podcast being played changes, the color of the interface background also changes;
  • you can choose a light or dark interface theme, as well as an exclusive Extra Dark theme;
  • universal design, suitable for both smartphones and tablets;
  • powerful playback, and you can create a queue of your favorite shows, and then it will be synchronized with your gadgets via Up Next;
  • the ability to change the playback speed, as well as increase the volume of voices or skip episodes with intros, incl. cut silence;
  • “smart tools” (updates, synchronization, autoload, etc.);
  • sleep mode;
  • updating and promptly informing users about them;
  • Chromecast support;
  • filters that allow you to quickly create the desired playlists;
  • autoload various episodes for playback;
  • OPML support;
  • the availability of a subscription to any podcast in iTunes and more.

It is worth downloading the application, it met the expectations of users and was recognized as the best according to Google Play, became the winner of the Google Material Design award, Pocket Casts – Podcast Player is the choice of modernity!

Also known as: Pocket Casts - Podcast Player, Pocket Casts - Podcast App
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Download Pocket Casts - Podcast App APK for Android

What's New in Version 8.22

Smart Bookmarks are here! You can now save a moment from an episode with more than just a timestamp and title. A relevant transcript extract is included, and we’ll suggest a useful title too, no more bookmarks called “Bookmark”!

Next up, you can now sign in to your account on the Wear OS app using a QR code. It’s a much simpler and more reliable way to log in, especially if you didn’t sign up with your Google account.

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System Requirements

OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat) or higher
Architecture
Varies by file (Which one do I need?)
Disk Space
~60 MB free space required
RAM
1 GB
Internet
Not required
Permissions (20)
  • Requires Google Play Services to launch:
    Note: This is an original file. Unlike modded versions with no verification, it validates via your store account. Details
  • Internet
  • Access Network State
  • Write External Storage
  • Vibrate
  • Wake Lock

APK File Details

Package ID au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts
Available on Google Play
Developer Automattic, Inc
License Free ( No Ads)
Monetization In-App Purchases
Content Rating Rated for 12+ (Parental Guidance Recommended)
Interface Language
English +74

English, Japanese, German, Bulgarian, Thai, Hindi, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Polish, Korean, Romanian, Arabic, French, Turkish, Czech, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese, + 54 localizations

APK Verification & Virus Scan Results

Scan In Queue Signature Verified Safe & unmodified

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Show File Details (SHA-256, SHA-1, MD5)

SHA-1 Signature:

265bfda6992d75d455bc74dd43f9ace83efae7e5

SHA-256 Hash:

900238bf804b220c816e6be2a381d9bb4bd82a7388fe700fc3c95e307ef9fd08

MD5 Checksum:

6855e15ffea7eed141f8e8c82675a4be

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pocket Casts safe to download?

Pocket Casts has passed a basic integrity check. A full antivirus scan is pending. You can check the current scan status in the Security section above.

How to install Pocket Casts APK on Android?

Download the APK using the button above. Then open the file and tap Install. If prompted, enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings → Security. The process takes under a minute. Read more

What Android version does Pocket Casts require?

Pocket Casts requires Android 7.0 (API 24) or higher. Optimized for Android 16 (API 36).

Is Pocket Casts free?

Yes, the app is free to download, but it contains in-app purchases for additional content.

Does Pocket Casts require a license check?

Yes, this app performs a license check. You may need to have the Google Play Store installed and be logged in to verify the license.

How to update Pocket Casts to the latest version?

Download the latest APK from this page and install it over your existing version — no need to uninstall first. Your data and settings will be preserved. We update the file as soon as a new version is released.

What processor architecture does Pocket Casts support?

Pocket Casts supports arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64. If you are unsure about your device architecture, check the Device Info section on this page.

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Global rating (Play Store): 4.03★ (72.4K)
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