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Apple Podcasts vs Podcast Addict:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Apple Podcasts had more branded searches than Podcast Addict among podcast apps worldwide. Apple Podcasts had about 201,000 branded searches, while Podcast Addict had 9,900. Apple Podcasts made up 0.29% of all podcast app searches we track, and Podcast Addict accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about podcast apps, Apple Podcasts appeared in all five answers and Podcast Addict in two. Apple Podcasts was mentioned before Podcast Addict in four out of five answers.

Among podcast apps worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Apple Podcasts, about 20 searches for every 1 for Podcast Addict

Apple Podcasts 201K searchesPodcast Addict 9.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Apple Podcasts, mentioned in every answer we collected

Apple Podcasts in 5 of 5Podcast Addict in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Apple Podcasts, named ahead of Podcast Addict in 4 of 5 answers

Apple Podcasts first in 4Podcast Addict first in 1

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Top podcast apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Apple Podcasts appeared in all five answers. Podcast Addict was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Apple Podcasts was listed before Podcast Addict in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Pocket Casts1st
  2. Apple Podcasts2nd
  3. Overcast3rd
  4. AntennaPod4th
  5. Podcast Addict5th
  6. Spotify6th
  7. Castbox–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Apple Podcasts5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Pocket Casts5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Overcast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • AntennaPod4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Spotify3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Podcast Addict2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Castbox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Is Apple Podcasts or Podcast Addict more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Apple Podcasts and Podcast Addict by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven podcast apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Apple Podcasts and Podcast Addict among podcast apps worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSpotifyApple PodcastsOvercastPocket CastsCastboxPodcast AddictAntennaPod
Oct 202599.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.02%
Nov 202599.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Dec 202599.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Jan 202699.4%0.36%0.09%0.05%0.02%0.02%0.01%
Feb 202699.5%0.36%0.07%0.05%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Mar 202699.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.02%0.02%0.01%
Apr 202699.5%0.29%0.07%0.04%0.02%0.02%0.01%
May 202699.6%0.29%0.07%0.03%0.02%0.01%0.01%
Jun 202699.6%0.29%0.07%0.03%0.02%0.01%<0.01%
Jul 202699.5%0.3%0.09%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Aug 202699.4%0.36%0.09%0.04%0.03%0.02%0.01%
Sep 202699.6%0.29%0.07%0.03%0.02%0.01%0.01%

How has the Apple Podcasts and Podcast Addict comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Apple Podcasts was ahead of Podcast Addict in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Apple Podcasts’ share of searches among podcast apps worldwide held steady at 0.29%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Podcast Addict’s share of searches among podcast apps worldwide moved from 0.02% to 0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 9.9K.

How did search popularity change for podcast apps worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Podcast Addict worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apple Podcasts’ and Podcast Addict’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Apple Podcasts

1 branded search term

  • apple podcasts

Podcast Addict

1 branded search term

  • podcast addict

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