Apple Podcast

iOS

Apple

5.0

(96,640 total reviews)

Entertainment

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What users complain about in Apple Podcast

Users frequently report bugs and glitches, especially after recent updates, including playback issues, app crashes, and slow loading times. Many complain about broken download functionality and automatic features not working as intended. Additional frustrations include intrusive AI-generated chapter titles, poor navigation, and unwanted autoplay behavior.

Bugs and glitchesHigh
Download issuesHigh
Poor navigationMedium

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What do users complain about most in Apple Podcast?

Negative reviews on Apple Podcast cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is Apple Podcast rated on App Store?

Apple Podcast has an average rating of 4.7 stars from 96,640 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Apple Podcast have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Apple Podcast, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Apple Podcast worth installing in 2026?

Apple Podcast is highly-rated overall with 4.7 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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