Reviews for Google Podcasts
Login to ReviewReese Walker
Jun 02, 2026A Sleek and Smart Podcast Companion
As a daily podcast listener, Google Podcasts has become my go-to app. Its clean, minimalist interface makes it incredibly easy to search for new shows and manage my subscriptions. I especially love the auto-generated transcripts, which are a lifesaver when I need to quickly reference something I heard. The seamless integration with Google Assistant for hands-free control is the cherry on top.
Sage Harris
May 22, 2026Shut down notice makes it impossible to recommend
Google announced they're shutting down Podcasts in 2024 and migrating everyone to YouTube Music. The app still works, but there's no point investing time organizing your library or learning features that will disappear. It feels abandoned, with no meaningful updates, and the forced migration is frustrating.
Finley Moore
May 18, 2026Sleek and Simple Podcast Companion
Google Podcasts has become my go-to for daily listening. Its clean, minimalist interface makes browsing and subscribing a breeze, and the personalized recommendations are surprisingly spot-on. Having automatic transcripts available is a fantastic bonus for catching details or listening in noisy environments. The deep integration with Google Assistant makes it effortless to play podcasts hands-free.
Anna Jackson
May 18, 2026Promising but Missing Basics
The automatic recommendations based on my interests are surprisingly good, and I love having transcripts for some episodes – it's a game-changer for accessibility. However, the app feels barebones compared to competitors; creating playlists is clunky, and I've had episodes fail to play several times. For a free app, it's fine, but I'm not sure Google's heart is in it long-term.
Alex Walker
May 18, 2026Perfectly Simple for My Daily Commute
I use Google Podcasts every day to catch up on news and learn something new on my way to work. The clean interface makes it super easy to find and subscribe to shows, and I love how it syncs my listening progress across my phone and Google Home. The automatic transcripts are a game-changer for quickly skimming episodes. It just works seamlessly.
Casey Wilson
May 14, 2026It's Being Shut Down For a Reason
The app has felt half-abandoned for years, with promised features never arriving and basic bugs never getting fixed. I've lost my listening progress multiple times after app updates, and the auto-generated transcripts are often hilariously inaccurate. Now that Google announced they're killing it, it's clear they never really invested in making it a competitive product.
Emma Taylor
May 12, 2026Frustrating and Abandoned
Google Podcasts feels like a half-finished app that Google has already given up on. The interface is clunky, basic features like a sleep timer were missing for years, and now they're shutting it down entirely. The automatic subscriptions rarely matched my actual interests, and the whole experience just feels abandoned compared to other podcast apps.
River Lee
May 11, 2026A Clean and Reliable Daily Driver
I use Google Podcasts for my daily commute and it's been fantastic. The search is lightning-fast, finding new podcasts through the automatic recommendations is surprisingly accurate, and the transcript feature has saved me a few times when I couldn't use headphones. It just works seamlessly with my Google account and Assistant, which is a huge plus.
Sage White
May 10, 2026Simple, Effective, and Free
Google Podcasts has become my go-to app for listening on the go. The interface is incredibly clean and intuitive, making it easy to discover new shows through its smart recommendations. The automatic transcripts are a game-changer for catching details or when I'm in a noisy environment. As a free app with seamless Google Assistant integration, it's hard to beat for casual and dedicated listeners alike.
Taylor White
May 10, 2026Sleek, smart, and gets me listening
I switched to Google Podcasts a few months ago and it's become my go-to. The discovery algorithm is scarily good at suggesting shows I end up loving, and the automatic transcripts are a lifesaver when I'm in a noisy environment. It feels like a polished, no-fuss app that just works perfectly with the rest of my Google ecosystem.
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Google Podcasts
Google Podcasts is a free podcast app developed by Google. It allows users to search, subscribe, manage, and listen to …
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