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Add to SafariWhen comparing Podcasts vs TuneIn Radio, the Slant community recommends TuneIn Radio for most people. In the question“What are the best podcast apps for Android?” TuneIn Radio is ranked 9th while Podcasts is ranked 11th. The most important reason people chose TuneIn Radio is:
TuneIn Radio offers a free version of it's app with limited functionality.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Comes pre-installed
Pro Sleep timer
Pro Free
Pro Can auto-download new episodes
You can set the app to automatically download new episodes. Additionally, you can set how many episodes should be stored locally.
Pro Saves podcasts to the iTunes directory
Pro Free version available
TuneIn Radio offers a free version of it's app with limited functionality.
Pro Does more than just podcasts
TuneIn Radio offers many different listening options inclusing AM/FM, Internet Radio and Podcasts. So while it does make a good podcast client, it also has more functionality than just a standard podcast player app.
Cons
Con Very slow searching through podcasts catalogs
Con Makes my iPhone hot when using with associated battery drain (iPhone 11 Pro)
Still not fixed in iOS 17. Finally have to give up on this app.
Con Random shutdowns
A few people have issues with the app randomly deciding to shut down or not starting.
Con Free version has in app purchases
Ranging from $0.99-$9.99 the free version includes in app purchases that unlock extra features for the app.
