What is Apple Podcasts?

Apple Podcasts is the best app for finding, following, and listening to millions of the world’s most popular podcasts. And you can also easily discover new shows through expert curation.

The Apple Podcasts app is already installed on all your favorite Apple devices — including Apple TV and Apple Watch. You can also listen in iTunes on Windows or with an Alexa-enabled speaker.

Apple Podcasts offers millions of shows completely free. And some publishers offer premium shows, episodes, and channels that can be purchased through a monthly or annual subscription.

Can I share my subscriptions with my family?

Of course. You can share your Apple Podcasts subscriptions with the whole family.

Can I download and listen offline?

Yes. You can download any podcast episode and listen to it offline. New episodes from shows you follow will be automatically downloaded. And you can find all your downloaded episodes in your library in the Downloaded section.

Can I start a podcast?

You sure can. If you want to create your own show and publish it on Apple Podcasts, check out the resources available at podcasters.apple.com .

Is Apple Podcasts the same as iTunes?

Your iTunes podcast library is now available on Apple Podcasts. All the shows you follow and the stations you’ve created are available on Apple Podcasts on Apple TV, Mac, iPhone, and iPad and from iTunes on Windows.

Apple?Podcasts

Millions of shows.
More ways to listen. Now we’re talking.

Open the?app

Millions of podcasts,

from the biggest names
to the best independents.

Access to premium content with subscriptions.

Best‑in‑world curation

and collections.

Listen across
all of your devices.

Open the?app

A catalog that

creates dialogue.

Apple?Podcasts is home to the largest and most talked-about collection of shows across all subjects. From globally recognized names to the most authentic independents, this is a place where every voice matters.
And that says it?all.

Voices and experiences that
sound like yours.
The most innovative podcasts,
all in one?place.
Join the adventure.
Stay on top of the things
you need to know.
True crime, real thrills.
Stories you won't find
anywhere?else.
Malcolm Gladwell and
other?outliers.
Stories like you've
never heard before.
Put your mind to bed.
The stories behind the?scores.

Channels
Top Charts

Find all the shows from your favorite creators in one place with channels. Discover the ones you like, and get recommendations on others that are sure to speak to?you.

Want an instant line to today’s most popular shows and episodes?
Our charts deliver everything that’s buzzing?worldwide.

Dive deeper with
subscriptions.

Beyond hearing millions of free shows, you can also support many of?your favorite podcasters with subscriptions.¹ Bonus episodes, ad‑free listening, early access to new shows, and easy access to the archives are a few examples of the premium content subscriptions can?unlock.

Stories that go everywhere.

All your Apple devices come ready to play every podcast on the app — so whether you’re driving or jogging or cooking, you can keep the conversation going. You can even download shows to your Apple?Podcasts library and listen?offline.