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While Apple Podcasts has a wide selection of podcasts available, not everyone can access it. Unlike many other podcast apps, Podcasts is not available on Android—like most apps made by Apple.
5 Ways of Streaming Apple Podcasts on Android
1. Via iTunes on the Web
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Since iTunes is available online, you can browse the Apple Podcasts directory and listen to different podcasts with your favorite browser. The only catch here is the user interface feels outdated and hard to navigate.
Besides, saying the web interface for browsing podcast categories is not mobile-friendly is an understatement. However, it's good to know that it's an option that allows you to still listen to podcasts on Apple Podcasts.
To listen to podcasts via iTunes on the web, go to
podcasts.apple.com
and browse the various categories available. Select any category and choose the podcast you want to listen to. Once on the podcast's page, browse the available episodes and tap the
play button
to start listening.
2. Listen to Apple Podcasts From the Podcast's Website
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Many podcasts also have a dedicated website from where you can catch their latest episodes. This option is straightforward; search online by combining the podcast name with the word
podcast
, and you'll find the podcast's website.
While this is an easy route, you'll have to keep track of different websites to keep up with more than one podcast on your Android phone. For a more intuitive option, use other solutions.
3. Listen to Your Favorite Podcast on YouTube
Another option is YouTube, where many podcasters are increasingly uploading video formats of podcast episodes. The only problem with YouTube is that you can't play videos in the background or use picture-in-picture. But, if you think
YouTube Premium is worth the cost
, you can subscribe to the service and will have access to these and more features.
4. Listen to Any Apple Podcast via Google Podcasts
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This is a perfect solution for listening to various podcasts available on Apple Podcasts that are also published on the web. Unlike other dedicated
podcast apps
, Google Podcasts doesn't host the content.
It only provides an intuitive interface for searching podcasts published on the web. You can liken it to Google Search, but dedicated to podcasts. Using the available
Explore
tab, you can find various popular or trending podcasts available a tap away or by searching.
Start by installing Google Podcasts from the Play Store and select
Explore
. Enter the podcast name of interest in the top search bar and select a matching result from the displayed options.
You can subscribe to your favorite podcasts on Google Podcasts, allowing you to stay updated with the latest episodes via the
Home
tab. You can also download episodes for offline viewing, just like on Apple Podcasts.
5. Listen to an Apple Podcast via Third-Party Podcast Apps
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There are a variety of podcast apps on Android. Since
Apple Music doesn't have podcasts
and Apple Podcasts is unavailable on Android, your favorite podcast is likely also available in other apps to garner more listeners.
The best podcast apps on Android
, like Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher, also offer a wide variety of podcasts, so you'll likely find your favorite podcast from Apple Podcasts in at least one of them.
Being podcast apps, you also enjoy the usual perks like downloading episodes and subscribing to know when new episodes are available.
Alvin Wanjala is a Senior Writer for Android at MakeUseOf and a software developer. As an avid Android user who fell in love with the ecosystem after getting his first device in 2013, he focuses on helping users get the most out of their devices. But being a tech enthusiast who uses multiple platforms daily, he also covers iOS, Mac, Social Media, and other topics in the wide spectrum of consumer technology.
Alvin started writing in 2018 on his personal tech blog and professionally in 2019 at TechTrendsKE, where he covered general technology news and product reviews. Since then, his work has been featured on XDA Developers and several other technology websites.
Aside from writing, he's pursuing a second degree in IT, focusing on software development.
