Reviews for Google Podcasts
Login to ReviewOlivia Harris
May 07, 2026Abandoned App - Disappointing End
After years of using Google Podcasts, the news of its shutdown and forced migration to YouTube Music is frustrating. The app itself had become buggy lately, with downloads frequently failing and the auto-transcript feature often being inaccurate or missing entirely. For a company like Google, it feels like yet another service was launched with fanfare only to be abandoned, leaving users to scramble.
River Taylor
May 06, 2026Great for discovery, frustrating for listening
The recommendations and automatic transcripts are fantastic, making it easy to find new shows. However, the playback controls feel clunky compared to other apps, and I've had issues with episodes not downloading reliably for offline listening. It's a decent free option, especially if you're already in the Google ecosystem, but the basic player lacks polish.
Skyler Walker
May 05, 2026Great when it works, but feels like an afterthought from Google
The subscription recommendations and auto-generated transcripts are genuinely useful features, and the integration with Google Assistant is seamless. However, the app frequently crashes on my iPhone, playback sometimes just stops midway, and the overall interface feels less polished than other podcast apps. For a free app, it's decent, but I wouldn't rely on it for my daily listening.
Phoenix Anderson
May 03, 2026Disappointed and Abandoned
I used Google Podcasts for a while, but the whole experience felt half-baked and now it's being shut down. The discovery features and recommendations were never as good as competitors, and the app frequently had issues with background playback stopping. The worst part is Google's decision to kill it entirely, forcing me to migrate my subscriptions elsewhere, which feels like a waste of time and a betrayal of trust.
Avery Moore
Apr 29, 2026A Solid App That Just Stopped Evolving
Google Podcasts has been my go-to for years because it's free, integrates seamlessly with my Google Assistant, and the auto-generated transcripts are a fantastic accessibility feature. However, its discovery features feel stagnant compared to newer apps, and the lack of advanced playlist or cross-device sync options has become a real pain. It gets the basic job done, but I'm starting to look elsewhere for a more polished experience.
Lisa Miller
Apr 29, 2026A Sleek and Smart Way to Listen
Google Podcasts has become my go-to app for daily listening. The interface is incredibly clean and simple to navigate, making it easy to find and subscribe to new shows. The personalized recommendations are surprisingly good and have helped me discover several new favorites. I also really appreciate the automatic transcripts for when I need to follow along without sound.
Finley Chen
Apr 28, 2026Seamless Podcast Listening with Google's Touch
As a daily podcast listener, I've found Google Podcasts to be incredibly convenient, especially with its deep integration into the Google ecosystem. The auto-downloads and recommendations based on my history are spot-on, and having the ability to read machine-generated transcripts when I'm in a noisy environment is a fantastic bonus. It's a simple, no-fuss app that just works.
Chris Jackson
Apr 27, 2026A Surprisingly Polished and Free Podcast Hub
As a daily podcast listener, I've tried a few different apps, but I keep coming back to Google Podcasts. The search and discovery is fantastic, especially how it suggests new shows based on what I'm already subscribed to. The machine-generated transcripts are a game-changer for following along or when I'm in a noisy place. It's incredibly simple, syncs perfectly across my devices via my Google account, and being completely free is just the cherry on top.
Liam Smith
Apr 26, 2026Solid free option, but feels a bit bare-bones
The Google Podcasts app is great for its simplicity and seamless integration with my Google Assistant and search. I love the automatically generated transcripts for some shows. However, it lacks many features other podcast apps have, like robust playlist creation or fine-tuned playback speed adjustments, and the discovery algorithm doesn't feel as personalized as competitors.
Chris Miller
Apr 26, 2026My Go-To Podcast App - Simple and Effective
As a daily podcast listener, Google Podcasts has become my default app. The search and discovery are fantastic, making it easy to find new shows based on my interests. I especially love the auto-generated transcripts, which are a lifesaver when I need to reference a specific point or miss a few words. It’s not bloated with features I don’t need, and the seamless integration with Google Assistant on my phone is a huge plus for hands-free listening.
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Google Podcasts is a free podcast app developed by Google. It allows users to search, subscribe, manage, and listen to …
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