Podcast Guru - App & Player
Really Bad Apps LLC News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Podcast Guru - App & Player is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Really Bad Apps LLC. Rated 4.7/5 from 280 ratings. Requires iOS 15.6.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 280 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 79 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 29
- 2026 · v1.0.39
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About Podcast Guru - App & Player
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. 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 * 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. Terms & Conditions: https://podcastguru.io/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://podcastguru.io/privacy/
Ratings & reviews
4.7
280 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.0.39 · Updated September 29, 2026
Podcast Guru - What's New • Genre filtering now available in your Latest tab to find episodes by category like Comedy, News, or True Crime • Control your podcast artwork columns in Visual Settings—choose between large icons or normal size across your Library • Tap-to-seek on transcripts—tap any line to jump directly to that moment in the podcast • Your podcast subscriptions now automatically update when a podcast moves to a new host • Fixed downloads for podcasts affected by the Chartable shutdown • Smoother, faster performance—episodes, playlists, and playback progress now load simultaneously
App privacy
The developer, Really Bad Apps LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Customer Support
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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