#18in Podcast ListeningPlayer FM - Podcast App
What is Player FM?
Player FM is a podcast player and library for searching, discovering, saving and listening to podcasts. The description says the library covers topics such as education, news, business, technology, sports and comedy, and is updated multiple times per day. It also lists offline listening, cloud sync, a sleep timer, and a Premium tier with features such as ad-free listening and Apple Watch support.
Pricing. Player FM - Podcast App is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Listening to podcasts on commutes without Wi-Fi
- Finding new shows in news, business, technology or comedy
- Syncing podcasts and playback between a phone and tablet
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Why this app is in B tier
Player FM scores 83 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 78, App Store search rank 73, update recency 86. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
PlayerFM is a top independent podcast player and podcast library, empowering listeners around the world to search, discover, save and listen to more than 20+ million free podcasts. Find your favorite shows and discover new shows focused on education, news, business, technology, sports, comedy, and more! Our podcast library is updated multiple times per day, ensuring we always have the latest shows and episodes. Plus, discover free audiobooks, documentaries, video podcasts and interviews with our human-powered catalog and advanced episode-level search. KEY FEATURES • Offline listening - When you're commuting and relaxing, your podcast player is still there for you, even with no wifi. • Seamless cloud sync - Follow it on your phone and you'll see it on your tablet too. • Social - Like and share favorite episodes. • Discover - See what's hot and trending. • Colors & dark theme - Match your style. • Podcast categories - Organize your shows into genres and moods. • Sleep timer - Let the podcasts sleep when you do. • Picture in Picture - Watch video podcasts and use your device at the same time PREMIUM FEATURES PlayerFM Premium: • NEW Space Saver - Compres
Compare in Podcast Listening
| Measure | Player FM |  Podimo |  iCatcher! Podcast App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | B |
| Score | 83 / 100 | 86 / 100 | 81 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 4.7K | 1.9K | 1.9K |
| Last update | 146d ago | 3d ago | 13d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | $4.99 + IAP |
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Questions about Player FM
Is Player FM free to install?
It is free to download. In-app purchases are listed as none, but the description mentions a PlayerFM Premium subscription, with prices not stated on the App Store.
Can I listen to episodes offline?
Yes. The listing says offline listening works with no Wi-Fi, such as during commutes. Premium adds Space Saver, which compresses downloaded episodes while maintaining audio quality.
Where can I get support or read the terms?
Support is listed at support@player.fm. Terms of Service are at https://player.fm/legal and the Privacy Policy is at https://player.fm/privacy.
Is Player FM free?
Player FM is free to download.
What is Player FM good for?
Player FM is built for listening to podcasts on commutes without wi-fi, finding new shows in news, business, technology or comedy, syncing podcasts and playback between a phone and tablet. It sits in the podcast listening list on AppTierList.
Is Player FM worth it?
Player FM is B tier, ranked #18 of 28 podcast listening apps with a score of 83 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 4,689 ratings. Good, and 17 apps rank above it.
How does Player FM compare to Podimo?
Player FM is B tier at 83; Podimo is B tier at 86. Podimo ranks higher. Player FM is free to download, Podimo is free to download.
How often is Player FM updated?
Player FM was last updated on 2026-05-29, 146 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Podcast Listening (B tier, #18)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 83 / 100
- Rank in list
- #18 of 28
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 4,689
- Current version
- (146 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- News
- Good for
- Listening to podcasts on commutes without Wi-Fi, Finding new shows in news, business, technology or comedy, Syncing podcasts and playback between a phone and tablet
- Requires
- iOS 15.6 or later
- Size
- 234 MB
- Age rating
- 17+
- Languages
- 35
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed