Podcast Guru - Podcast App

A simple and modern podcast app with P2.0 and Podchaser support.

Podcast Guru - Podcast App

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Version: 2.1.3-beta5 (Last updated: 2024-11-23)
Creation date: 2017-05-14
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • install shortcuts
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

Podcast Guru is a beautiful podcast app supporting the latest, cutting edge features of open podcasting!

Featuring elegant navigation and a beautiful interface, this app is also fully loaded. We offer real time cloud backups and are cross platform with iOS. It’s the ONLY app that is fully Podchaser integrated, so you’ll see reviews, show creator profiles, and all kinds of extra goodies! We are also full backers of open podcasting and the Podcasting 2.0 initiative with features like chapters, transcripts, etc. Discover new podcasts, leave reviews and ratings, browse curated lists and cross reference your favorite hosts and creators across multiple pods!

Why are you going to love Podcast Guru?

A frustration-free experience
Podcast Guru is EASY to use, and we really mean it. Most other podcast apps have confusing interfaces and don’t prioritize user experience. Our app puts you first. We aim to delight you with a lightweight and beautiful design and not an overburdened clunky app.

Multi-Platform
We currently have native versions for both iOS and Android, so you don’t have to fear getting locked in if you switch platforms, your can move with you. We also have a web app for those who want to use a desktop experience.

Podchaser Integration
We were the first, and currently only app to have full podchaser integration! With Podchaser as our partner, we provide a rich experience, by showing you creator profiles, user lists, reviews and ratings. A free Podchaser account is not required, but if you’re already a Podchaser user, then this is the only app you’ll want to use.

Podcasting 2.0 Support

We are full backers of the latest Podcasting 2.0 standards, we currently support the majority of the new Podcasting 2.0 features and are always adding more! Currently this includes (when supported by the podcaster) :

* Transcripts - Full transcripts, or closed captions
* P2.0 search - Access to The Podcast Index's open podcasting directory
* Chapters - Podcaster included links, text and images on-screen as you listen
* Funding - Links to funding websites like Patreon to support your favorite podcasters
* Location - Extra information if the podcast is geographically relevant.
* P2.0 credits - Person, guests, hosts, etc
* Podping - real-time episode notifications

Other Amazing Features
* Offline support with Auto downloads for your favorite podcasts.
* Night Mode.
* Multiple Search Engine Support (iTunes, The Podcast Index, etc)
* Browse Podcasts by Category
* Podcast episode reviews / ratings
* Configurable playback speed
* Full playlist support
* Sleep Timer
* Android Auto support
* Cast support (ChromeCast, other smart devices)
* External Storage support
* Home Screen Widget
* Accessibility and compatibility with screen readers.
* Modifiable Playback queue (Up Next, etc)
* Genre Filtering
* OPML import / export support
* Browse Popular and Trending Podcasts
* View podcaster, creator and guest profiles

VIP Tier Features
* Realtime Cloud Sync and backup across all your devices (including iOS)
* Advanced speed controls
* Advance disk/storage management automation.

Full Video Support
We support video podcasts like MacBreak and Ted Talks. You can also subscribe to Odysee RSS feeds!

Great content
Easily find your favorite podcasts, or discover new shows from millions of episodes available for free online. Podcast reviews and ratings powered by Podchaser help you find the best content.

Podcast Guru listeners are currently enjoying the latest episodes from popular podcasts including:

* Huberman Lab
* Critical Role
* No Agenda
* Crime Junkie
* Hidden Brain
* Hardcore History
* Lex Fridman Podcast
* The ALL-IN Podcast

Our mission is simple: Give listeners a powerful, reliable, and easy to use podcast manager - with only the minimum permissions required. Fun. Easy. Powerful. That's Podcast Guru.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • User-friendly interface with a clean design.
  • Good content discovery and search functionality.
  • Robust playback features, including speed control and playlists.
  • Works well with headphones and other connected devices.
  • Syncing capability across devices when VIP subscription is active.
Cons
  • Issues with tracking playback position after interruptions.
  • Occasional bugs, such as skipping backwards during playback.
  • Slow performance and long loading times.
  • Difficulty with casting to devices like Google Home or Chromecast.
  • Web version lacks features and updates.
Most mentioned
  • Playback issues (skipping, rewinding).
  • Search functionality problems.
  • Problems with history and data retention on subscription lapse.
  • User interface and experience strengths.
  • Issues with the app's performance and responsiveness.
User reviews
I stopped using this app because the search for podcasts is terrible. Recently I was looking for a podcast by a popular comedian and when I looked for it under the comedian's name nothing came up. When I search for the podcast under its actual name then it came up with the comedian's name also attached to it. Another annoying thing: if you had to pause a podcast because you had other things to do. When I want to return to it. It did not open back to the podcast that I had left. Annoying.
by Linda Arredondo, 2024-11-25

I considered this a 5 ⭐, but since the latest update, pushing the 'skip to end button' no longer marks the podcast episode as listened, and it remains in the 'Latest' list until you actually slide the progress cursor all the way to the right. Update: Still not working as before.
by Joe Ambrosino, 2024-11-23

Latest update introduced a bug where after a while of not listening, pressing play from the notification bar does not work and you have to open the app to press play and for everything to work normally again. Also, after force stopping the app, it will eventually open itself in the background again. Please add view customisation options (e.g. list view, smaller tiles, toggle between expanded vs title only view for episodes). The app is great but clunky feeling.
by S C, 2024-10-28
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