Are Apple podcasts free?

Apple Podcasts offers millions of shows completely free. And some publishers offer premium shows, episodes, and channels that can be purchased through a monthly or annual subscription.

Do Apple Podcasts cost money?

The bottom-line is that the current Podcasts app functions similarly to the App Store, where many free shows are available alongside some paid content. For Apple users looking to get into podcasts, or looking to ditch Spotify, Apple Podcasts is a mostly free option that fits well into the company's ecosystem.

Is subscribing to Podcasts free?

Music fans who are used to purchasing songs through iTunes may be accustomed to paying a dollar or more per song, but podcasts are almost always completely free.

How much do podcasts cost?

Some cost as low as $9 a month, while others cost $500 for a one-time purchase. If you're just starting out though, you can get by with free audio editing software. Another option is Alitu which makes the tasks of creating, editing and publishing your podcasts a breeze.

How does Apple podcast work?

When you open a show's page, you'll see a big Latest Episode button at the top. Tap this to jump into the show immediately. If you prefer, you can scroll through the list of episodes and tap the Play button to start one.

Why do people use the Apple Podcasts app?

What does it mean when you subscribe to a podcast?

When you subscribe to a podcast, it changes your relationship from searching to receiving. As soon as you've subscribed, you no longer have to keep track of all your favourite shows. You no longer have to go out there and search out new episodes.

What is the best free podcast app?

How do podcasts make money?

Sponsorships are the most common way podcasters make money. This is when the podcast promotes the sponsor during the show. You probably hear your favorite shows plug their advertisers a few times in every episode. How much you earn from a sponsor depends on the number of downloads your episodes earn.

Does listening to podcasts use data?

If you stream episodes as opposed to downloading them first, that will use your data allowance, regardless of your settings. The concept of a Podcast is that your Podcast app downloads episodes in the background while you are on Wi-Fi, and then you listen to those downloaded episodes later.

Do I have to pay for podcasts on iPhone?

Apple Podcasts is free to use if you have an iPhone, Mac, or iPad. You can listen to unlimited episodes of unlimited shows, and download as many episodes for offline listening as you want, all at no charge.

How do I listen to a podcast on my iPhone without using data?

You can definitely listen to podcasts without wifi or data, although you may need to download them first. Just open the podcast app on your phone and select the episode you want to listen to. The app will store the episode locally on your phone, so you can listen to it even if you're not connected to the internet.

How much data do Apple podcasts use?

As a rule of thumb, an hour of streaming at low quality will use approximately 45MB of data. At 'normal' quality, you can expect to use roughly 70MB of data, and at the highest quality, you will reach up to around 120MB per hour. Streaming music on the go takes up a similar amount of data depending on audio quality.

What is a podcast and how does it work?

A podcast is a collection or series of digital audio files that are made available for downloading or listening via the Internet. Each individual audio recording is known as a podcast episode. Podcasts are typically hosted by an individual or individuals who lead a conversation, share stories, or report the news.

How do you create a podcast on Apple?

How much do podcasters make per episode?

As an estimate, if your podcast has about 10,000 downloads per episode, you can expect to make between $500 – $900 per episode in affiliate sales.

How do I get podcasts for free?

Popular options include Spotify, SoundCloud, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher. Many of these apps work on both Apple and Android devices, and most of them are free. (Some offer different tiers of service with the most basic one being free.) There are also podcast platforms devoted to particular genres.

Are Apple Podcasts good?

Apple Podcasts is the dominant player in the podcast app market. Usage-wise, it's one most popular podcast apps on smartphones. It's got a lot of good things going for it. It's built right into every iOS device.

Is Spotify podcast free?

Spotify is also free for listeners. Anyone with a free Spotify account can listen to podcasts. However, they'll need a Premium account to download podcasts for offline listening, just like with songs and albums.

Is Apple music free?

Apple Music is available in iTunes, and for iOS and Android devices. $4.99/mo. $4.99/mo.

How do you start listening to podcasts?

Find the right app

If you're brand-new to podcasts, the stock podcast app already installed on your smartphone is the easiest point of entry; for iPhone, you have the Apple Podcasts app, and for Android users, the easiest option is to play podcasts through the Play Music app.

How do I get podcasts on my iPhone?

Are Google podcasts free?

The free standalone podcast app for Android

Google Podcasts (formerly Google Play Podcasts) is Google's standalone app for podcasts. The free app for Android and iOS is integrated with both Google Assistant and Google Home and is pretty minimalist, sporting an uncluttered interface and a handful of features.

Is podcast only for Apple?

If you use an iPhone to listen to podcasts, you likely started using the Apple Podcasts app. It works fine… at first. But there are so many other great options in 2022 for podcast apps – for both iOS and Android. Some are iOS (iPhone & iPad) only, some are Android only, and some are for both ecosystems.