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Offline Podcast App: Player FM

Music & Audio Maple Media ⭐ 4.00 10,000,000+

Offline podcast player for streaming trending audio, video & tech podcast shows

Version 7.6.2(27870) 56.7 MB Everyone

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Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
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Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Offline Podcast App: Player FM screenshot
Permissions Explained 26 permissions requested View details

This app requests 26 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Audio android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Video android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Samsung Wmanager Enable Notification com.samsung.wmanager.ENABLE_NOTIFICATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Samsung Android Providers Context Permission Write Use App Feature Survey com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Applovin Array Apphub Permission Bind Apphub Service com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Fm Player Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission fm.player.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Offline Podcast App: Player FM

Player FM is a cross-platform podcast player that refuses to compromise! No wifi? No problem! Download your favorite podcasts with Player FM and listen offline. Enjoy an audio + video podcast experience that is elegant, powerful, and has your back! Sync play position across devices, customize themes, and manage playlists! Auto volume boost and silence skip on podcasts & your MP3 files. Find your favorite shows and discover trending podcasts focused on education, news, business, technology, sports, comedy, music, and more! Our podcast library is updated multiple times per day, ensuring we always have the latest shows and episodes. Plus, discover free audio books, documentaries, video podcasts and interviews with our human-powered catalogue and advanced episode-level search. What podcasts will you find here? Education (TED Talks), Productivity (Tim Ferriss), Chat (Oprah podcast), Comedy (#1 podcast by Adam Carolla), Audio drama and Audio Books (Night Vale), Stories (Serial) and other top podcasts. Dive into 20+ million free episodes from indie audio to major networks like NYT, NPR & MSNBC! Play podcasts when it suits you! 📱 The go-to podcast app for your phone, tablet, car, watch or desktop computer 🚗 Android Auto 🔊 Chromecast ⌚ WearOS 🌐 Web ★★★★★ KEY FEATURES ★★★★★ 📱💻 Seamless cloud sync Follow a podcast on one device and it will appear on another. ✔ Google login ✔ Password login ✔ Web app 🚶 Podcast offline No wifi? No worries! Commuting or relaxing, your podcast player marches on. 💾 SD card compatible Allows you to free up storage space on your device. 📦 Podcast groups Organize your shows into genres and moods. ⏲️ Sleep timer Let the podcast player fall asleep when you do. ⌚ Tech lover? Player FM integrates with many devices and platforms including Android Auto, Chromecast, WearOS, and more! ★★★★★ PREMIUM FEATURES ★★★★★ Explore a podcast paradise, designed for podcast purists! 😍 Ads free experience Focus on the content of your favorite podcast episodes without the distraction of ads 😍 Play content across several devices Sync playlists, full play history, and current episode. 😎 Playlists & bookmarks Organize with playlists and timestamped bookmarks tied to your cloud account. 😉 Compress audio Zip up your audio, while keeping it playable. A 100MB MP3 could compress to 30MB, super space saver! 😋 Turbo Fetch Get new content updates early & often. Be the first to know! 😎 Personal search Locate any episode from your subscriptions and playlists. You'll love our human-powered podcast catalogue 😍. News podcasts (documentaries, liberal and conservative politics, current affairs - The Daily by NYT, BBC, CNN, MSNBC, Fox, KCRW, NPR podcasts), education podcasts (TED Talks), comedy (Oprah, Conan, Adam Carolla - #1 podcast), sports (football, basketball, hockey, fitness podcasts), history (Dan Carlin), business (startups, trading, money podcasts - Freakonomics, Gary V), tech (Hardware, IT, Android & Google podcasts - Reply All), self-improvement (productivity…

What Offline Podcast App: Player FM Is Used For

Offline Podcast App: Player FM appears to be a podcast listening app for phones, with a focus on downloading episodes for offline playback. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to follow podcasts, stream or save audio and video shows, and keep listening while commuting, traveling, or in places with limited connectivity. Its podcast-library and episode-search features suggest it is meant for discovering new shows as well as managing ones you already follow.

The app also seems geared toward users who want more control over playback and organization. The listed features mention playlists, bookmarks, sleep timer, silence skip, and volume boost, which may be useful for longer listening sessions or spoken-word content like interviews, news, education, and business podcasts. Permissions such as storage access and network access fit an app that downloads media, syncs content, and handles playback across devices. The metadata also references Android Auto, Chromecast, and WearOS support, so it may be useful for listening on a phone and continuing on other connected devices.

Common uses

  • Download podcast episodes for offline listening
  • Stream audio and video podcast shows
  • Search and follow podcasts by topic or episode
  • Organize subscriptions into playlists or groups
  • Use playback tools like silence skip, volume boost, and sleep timer
  • Sync listening progress across supported devices
  • Listen in phone-centered contexts like commuting or travel
Best for:
Podcast listeners Offline listening Commuters Audio show fans Phone app users

App Details

Package:
fm.player
Category:
Music & Audio
Developer:
Maple Media
Version:
7.6.2(27870)
Updated:
Mar 27, 2026
Min Android:
6.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: fm.player
  • Age rating: Everyone

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How to Download Offline Podcast App: Player FM

If this app is not hosted directly on APKApps official link, then for the safest and most up-to-date version, install it from its official Google Play listing.