This is the universal build of Podcast Player App - Podbean 9.6.5. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.
File size: 114.0 MB • Min Android: 21 • Target Android: 35 • Version code: 8385 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 39
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File Information
| Package Name | com.podbean.app.podcast |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 9.6.5 |
| Version Code | 8385 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 21 (API 35) |
| Main Activity | com.podbean.app.podcast.ui.login.LauncherActivity |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 113.98 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | AD1DBB83F76854F73CF1CF4E8EEC141E03AC28CB |
| File Hash (SHA256) | 945a7eec4dbb92a6c5fbbf1e19c202141d336749143462ff5c5ec1e60572aaf1 |
What's New
1. Resolved the episode chapter display issue.
2. Implemented additional optimizations.
2. Implemented additional optimizations.
App Description
Podbean is the best podcast app / podcast player and audio livestream app on Android with 10 Million+ downloads, 120K+ reviews, 300K+ live show hours, 1 Billion+ episodes downloaded, and an average rating of 4.7/5.
Also nominated as one of the "Top podcast player apps, 50 best podcatchers for Android and iOS" by TCC.👍
Podbean Podcast App is an easy to use podcast player for podcast fans, offering a super clean layout and easy to navigate interface. With millions of popular podcasts to choose from, you can stream or download your favorite podcasts anywhere, anytime for free.
⭐️
DISCOVERY / RECOMMENDATION
• Subscribe to millions of podcast channels including top networks like NPR, CBC, BBC, HowStuffWorks, The New York Times, This American Life and Gimlet.
• Search by podcast name, episode name, or author name.
• Browse new/trending/top podcasts by topics or categories.
• Get customized recommendations based on your play history.
• Choose audiobooks from bestsellers and classics for FREE.
⭐️
PLAYBACK / AUDIO EFFECTS
• Instantly stream or download podcasts to play offline.
• Stay organized with customizable playlists.
• Intelligent speed removes silences from an episode without distortion.
• Volume boost normalize the volume and make shows easier to listen to.
• Advanced playback features like auto-play next and Sleep timer.
• Support mini podcast player widget on your android homepage.
• Support bluetooth, ChromeCast and android auto.
• Integrate with Amazon Alexa.
⭐️
NOTIFICATION / AUTOMATION
• Stay updated: Get new episode notification from followed podcasts.
• Automatic download and option to delete after being played.
• Support batch mode to download, delete, and add playlist.
• Settings can be customized by podcast.
⭐️
AUDIO RECORDER / PODCAST STUDIO
• Professional podcast recording studio app with easy-to-use interface.
• Rich background music and various sound effects to choose from.
• Powerful post-production including edit, split, merge, and export.
• Free large space, various promotions, and social sharing.
• All-in-one audio recorder and podcast creator to make a podcast.
• Remote group recording, collaborating with invited people.
• Instant interaction and feedback in the live chat.
• Cloud server backup, get originals for future editing.
• Podbean AI, innovative audio optimization and content generator.
⭐️
AUIDO LIVE STREAMING
• Listen to an exciting variety of live audio shows
• Engage with the host and other listeners with messages
• Send gifts to reward the host
• Call-in to share your thoughts and ask questions
• Fan Club: recurring income from your most loyal fan base with special live stream privileges.
Listen best podcasts on Podbean - Podcast App & Podcast Player, including This American Life, Serial, The Joe Rogan Experience, S Town, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, Radiolab, My Favorite Murder, True crime, Criminal, Joel Osteen, The Dave Ramsey Show, ESPN Radio, The Daily, Dirty John, Up First, The Moth, The Tim Ferriss Show, Freakonomics Radio, Startup, Stuff You Should Know, How Stuff Works, Bloomberg, Revision3, Relay FM, PodcastOne, The New Yorker, Showtime, Slate, TEDTalks, NPR podcasts, Wondery, WNYC, 5by5, KCRW, NASA, CBS Radio, CNET, CNN, CBC, BBC and Bill O'Reilly etc.
Download Free Podbean Podcast App now!
Also nominated as one of the "Top podcast player apps, 50 best podcatchers for Android and iOS" by TCC.👍
Podbean Podcast App is an easy to use podcast player for podcast fans, offering a super clean layout and easy to navigate interface. With millions of popular podcasts to choose from, you can stream or download your favorite podcasts anywhere, anytime for free.
⭐️
DISCOVERY / RECOMMENDATION
• Subscribe to millions of podcast channels including top networks like NPR, CBC, BBC, HowStuffWorks, The New York Times, This American Life and Gimlet.
• Search by podcast name, episode name, or author name.
• Browse new/trending/top podcasts by topics or categories.
• Get customized recommendations based on your play history.
• Choose audiobooks from bestsellers and classics for FREE.
⭐️
PLAYBACK / AUDIO EFFECTS
• Instantly stream or download podcasts to play offline.
• Stay organized with customizable playlists.
• Intelligent speed removes silences from an episode without distortion.
• Volume boost normalize the volume and make shows easier to listen to.
• Advanced playback features like auto-play next and Sleep timer.
• Support mini podcast player widget on your android homepage.
• Support bluetooth, ChromeCast and android auto.
• Integrate with Amazon Alexa.
⭐️
NOTIFICATION / AUTOMATION
• Stay updated: Get new episode notification from followed podcasts.
• Automatic download and option to delete after being played.
• Support batch mode to download, delete, and add playlist.
• Settings can be customized by podcast.
⭐️
AUDIO RECORDER / PODCAST STUDIO
• Professional podcast recording studio app with easy-to-use interface.
• Rich background music and various sound effects to choose from.
• Powerful post-production including edit, split, merge, and export.
• Free large space, various promotions, and social sharing.
• All-in-one audio recorder and podcast creator to make a podcast.
• Remote group recording, collaborating with invited people.
• Instant interaction and feedback in the live chat.
• Cloud server backup, get originals for future editing.
• Podbean AI, innovative audio optimization and content generator.
⭐️
AUIDO LIVE STREAMING
• Listen to an exciting variety of live audio shows
• Engage with the host and other listeners with messages
• Send gifts to reward the host
• Call-in to share your thoughts and ask questions
• Fan Club: recurring income from your most loyal fan base with special live stream privileges.
Listen best podcasts on Podbean - Podcast App & Podcast Player, including This American Life, Serial, The Joe Rogan Experience, S Town, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, Radiolab, My Favorite Murder, True crime, Criminal, Joel Osteen, The Dave Ramsey Show, ESPN Radio, The Daily, Dirty John, Up First, The Moth, The Tim Ferriss Show, Freakonomics Radio, Startup, Stuff You Should Know, How Stuff Works, Bloomberg, Revision3, Relay FM, PodcastOne, The New Yorker, Showtime, Slate, TEDTalks, NPR podcasts, Wondery, WNYC, 5by5, KCRW, NASA, CBS Radio, CNET, CNN, CBC, BBC and Bill O'Reilly etc.
Download Free Podbean Podcast App now!
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APK Permissions 39
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
- android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- com.android.vending.BILLING
- com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- com.podbean.app.podcast.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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Frequently Asked Questions about Podcast Player App - Podbean APK
This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.
Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.
Android 21 (API level 35) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.
Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.
All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.