Verdict
Podbean is praised for a simple, straightforward interface, but reviewers report frequent crashes and random playback interruptions, and paying subscribers still complain about ads showing up in the app.
Best for
Someone who wants a no-frills podcast listening app and isn't also using it to host or manage their own show's subscription plan.
Dealbreaker
Multiple reviewers report the app crashing or randomly stopping playback, and some paying subscribers say they still see ads and get no response from customer support when trying to cancel.
The facts.
Pulled from the App Store, not written by hand. unverified
Price
Free
In-app purchases
Unknown
Ads
Unknown
Platforms
iPhone, iPad
Rating
4.8★ (53,929)
Version
6.5.6
Last updated
Aug 25, 2026
Released
Apr 2, 2015
Attributes
Native app
Category
News, Entertainment
What reviews consistently say.
Themes grouped from 200 App Store reviews. Source feed ›
Praised for
Ease of use and design12 reviews
Subscription pricing and paywalls3 reviews
Complained about
Subscription pricing and paywalls8 reviews
Crashes and stability7 reviews
Customer support6 reviews
Where this comes from
12 of 200 recent reviews raised: Ease of use and designApp Store reviews ›
7 of 200 recent reviews raised: Crashes and stabilityApp Store reviews ›
8 of 200 recent reviews raised: Subscription pricing and paywallsApp Store reviews ›
6 of 200 recent reviews raised: Customer supportApp Store reviews ›
Listed at Free on the App StoreApp Store listing ›