If you aren’t familiar with this, one of the many “cons” to Android was the lack of its own Podcasts app — that was something that many users have searched for, and with a lack of it, it’s actually discouraged sales from the Android operating system. That said, a lack of a native podcast app left a huge hole in what Android could offer; however, developers have tried to meet that need by offering their own fully featured podcast applications.
That said, the Google Play Store has hundreds of different options available for good podcast applications. But with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to settle on just one. That’s why we’ve taken the liberty of sifting through the Play Store for you, and finding the best podcast apps that are available. So if you’re ready to start listening to your favorite podcasts and shows, be sure to follow along with us below — we’ll show you the best podcast app available for the Galaxy S9.
Google Podcasts
Google Podcasts comes in as first on our list, and it might be a surprise to some folks that didn’t realize Google had its own podcasts app. Google saw the demand that Apple’s own Podcasts met, as well as just how loved the app was, and now Google has attempted to recreate that with its own offering called Google Podcasts. It’s actually one of the most immersive and easy ways to listen ot podcasts.
Download Google Podcasts to your phone, and you’ll have instant access to a massive library of podcasts. There are millions of different options for you to listen to out there. One of the best aspects of Google Podcasts is the ability to start listening to a podcast or track in the app on your Galaxy S9, pause it, and then immediately pick right up where you left off on another device.
Download it now: Google Play
Podcast Player
Podcast Player comes up as second on our list, and let’s you listen discover and listen to not only your favorite podcasts and shows, but a bunch of other content, too. You can search for audiobooks, music, radio, and more. Podcast Player, like the other apps on our list, allows you to download podcasts for offline listening.
Download it now: Google Play
Castbox
Castbox is another top rated podcast app for Android, featuring a massive library of over 50 million podcasts. Castbox has a fantastic user interface and layout, making it easy to find and subscribe to the podcasts that you like. Castbox lets you download podcasts for offline listening, which makes it easy to catch your favorite shows when the Internet isn’t available, or if you don’t want to deal with the buffering from a slow Internet connection.
Download it now: Google Play
Podcast Addict
Podcast Addict is next up on our list, and features a massive library of podcasts for you to discover and choose from. However, if you’re not into listening to podcasts exclusively, Podcast Addict will give you access to a bunch of other content, too. You can easily listen to things like audiobooks, radio, live stream, YouTube, Twitch, SoundCloud, and other services. Podcast Addict also works as a standalone player, so you can listen to your own MP3s, music tracks, and more.
Download it now: Google Play
Pocket Casts
We might be listing Pocket Casts last on our list, but it’s one of our favorite go-to podcast applications. The one “con” the Pocket Casts is that it costs $3.99 to download it; however, after you do, you’ll get one of the best podcast experiences available on Android. If there’s one thing that Pocket Casts does best, it’s the beautiful user interface. Not only is it great looking, but it’s also extremely easy to navigate. Easily discover all of your favorite podcasts with Pocket Casts! As you might expect, it has some of the typical podcast features available with it — offline listening, music playback, and more.
Download it now: Google Play
Verdict
We’ve listed five of the best podcast apps that are available on Android, but there are hundreds more available for you to download. However, these are easily the ones that will provide you with the best experiences. Now, if you’re looking for the creme of the crop in podcast apps, then Google Podcasts is easily the way to go. Or, if you don’t mind spending a couple of bucks, Pocket Casts is a beautiful experience, too.