The Best Free Podcast App — 100,000+ Shows, Zero Cost
Discover, subscribe, and listen to over 100,000 podcasts in 73 languages. Get notified when new episodes arrive. Speed control, sleep timer, and progress tracking — all free, no ads, no account.
Not Just Another Podcast Player
Most free podcast apps are either ad-supported, require an account, or lock features like speed control behind a paywall. LiveTune Radio gives you the full podcast experience with no strings attached.
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
- Discover — Trending podcasts, browse by language, filter by 18 curated categories (Comedy, News, Technology, True Crime, Science, Business, and more)
- Subscribe — One tap to follow any podcast. Custom ordering with drag-and-drop reorder.
- Get notified — Background checks every hour. Local notification when new episodes drop.
- Never lose your place — Episode progress saved every 30 seconds and on pause/stop.
Podcast Features at a Glance
🎧 Speed Control
0.5× to 2.0× playback speed. Listen faster or slow down for detailed content.
⏱️ Sleep Timer
Set a timer and fall asleep to your favorite podcast. Auto-pauses when time's up.
📊 Episode Info
Season and episode numbers, duration, file size, release date. Everything you need to pick the right episode.
🔔 Notifications
Opt-in per podcast. Background refresh finds new episodes. Local notification — no server needed.
📝 Notes & Ratings
Rate podcasts 1–5 stars. Add personal notes. Organize into custom categories.
🚗 CarPlay
Browse your subscriptions and categories right from your car dashboard.
How It Compares
| Feature | LiveTune Radio | Apple Podcasts | Spotify Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | Free | Free with ads |
| Ads in podcasts | None | None (host ads only) | Spotify inserts ads |
| Account required | No | Apple ID | Required |
| Speed control | 0.5×–2.0× | 0.5×–2.0× | 0.5×–3.5× |
| Sleep timer | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| New episode notifications | Yes — hourly background check | Yes | Yes |
| Categories for discovery | 18 curated | 19 | Limited browsing |
| Privacy | No tracking | Apple analytics | Extensive tracking |
Discovery That Works
The Podcasts tab is organized into three views:
- Top — Trending podcasts filtered by your language. See what's popular near you with trend bars and ranking badges.
- Browse — Search by name, filter by language and category. 18 curated categories from Comedy to Technology.
- My Top — Your personal most-played podcasts by week, month, or all time.