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Podcast Addict vs Audioboom

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Podcast Addict

Software

The most popular podcast app on Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Podcast Addict covers Podcast discovery, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podcast Addict and Audioboom actually diverge.

Attributes where Podcast Addict and Audioboom differ
AttributePodcast AddictAudioboom
PlatformsAndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Podcast Addict

  • Podcast discovery
  • Playlist management
  • Variable playback speed
  • Sleep timer
  • OPML import/export
  • Android Auto
  • Chromecast
  • Wear OS

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Distribution
  • Discovery platform
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Podcast Addict

  • Podcast listeningnot Audioboom
  • Podcast discoverynot Audioboom
  • Offline playbacknot Audioboom

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Podcast Addict
  • Podcast distributionnot Podcast Addict
  • Monetizationnot Podcast Addict

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Podcast Addict

  • Android-only, no iOS app available
  • Free version displays ads from external networks that redirect away from the app
  • No cross-device synchronization or cloud backup of listening progress

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Podcast Addict

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • All features
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$2.99/one-time
    • Ad-free experience
    • Support development
    • All features

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Podcast Addict if

  • You need podcast discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want playlist management.
Podcast Addict review

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want distribution.
Audioboom review

Questions people ask

Is Podcast Addict or Audioboom better?
Neither clearly leads. Podcast Addict starts at Free and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podcast Addict or Audioboom?
Podcast Addict starts at Free and Audioboom at Free.
Does Podcast Addict or Audioboom run on more platforms?
Podcast Addict runs on Android. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Podcast Addict for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Podcast Addict best used for?
Podcast Addict is most often used for podcast listening, podcast discovery, offline playback. Of those, podcast listening and podcast discovery are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
What can Podcast Addict do that Audioboom cannot?
Podcast Addict covers Podcast discovery, Playlist management, Variable playback speed, Sleep timer. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Both handle Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podcast Addict: Is Podcast Addict available for iOS?

No. Podcast Addict is Android-exclusive and has no iOS version. Users with Apple devices must use alternatives like Apple Podcasts or PocketCasts.

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Podcast Addict: Does Podcast Addict work offline?

Yes. You can download episodes and listen to them without an internet connection. The app defaults to WiFi-only downloading to conserve data.

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Podcast Addict: Can I import my podcasts from another app?

Yes. Podcast Addict supports OPML file import, allowing you to easily transfer your podcast subscriptions from apps like iTunes or other podcast players.

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Podcast Addict: Is Podcast Addict completely free?

The free version is ad-supported with ads from external networks. A Premium tier is available for $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year to remove ads.

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Podcast Addict: What playback features does Podcast Addict offer?

Podcast Addict offers customizable playback speed (0.8X to 5.0X), volume boost, silence skipping, mono audio conversion, and individual podcast-level preferences.

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