Just a few short days ago we asked you to list your favorite Android podcatcher and, boy howdy, did you folks answer. In fact, we’re going to wrap this up a couple days early, declare a winner and give one lucky a reader their pick of cases from the AndroidCentral Store. And the winner is …
For the most part, all of the podcatcher apps you named have fairly similar features, so user interface plays a big part in popularity, we believe. Join us after the break as we learn your choice for best Android podcatcher.
No. 1: Google Listen
It’s tough to beat a free app, and Google’s Listen app was your overwhelming choice. It features large, easy-to-use controls and has the ability to stream podcasts as well as download over your wireless connection, or WiFi.
Listen’s secret power: In addition to adding and managing your subscriptions on your phone, you can do so with Google Reader on your desktop. Very cool. [Market link]
Honorable mention: BeyondPod
A powerful RSS reader in addition to podcatcher (oh, and it does video, too), BeyondPod has a free seven-day trial version, and the Pro unlocker costs $6.99. You have full control over when and what you download, and there’s plenty of Google Reader or OMPL integration. There’s a handy home screen widget, too.
Honorable Mention: ACast
Again, there’s Google Reader integration, scheduled downloading and the like. The free version of the app is advertising-supported, and a $2.99 unlock frees you from that. [Market link]
Honorable mention: DoggCatcher
This paid app ($6.99) is chock-full of features, such as in-line image support, streams as well as downloads and recommends podcasts based on your subscriptions. [Market link]
Honorable mention: dPod
Last but not least, one of the new kids on the block, and it’s free, to boot. dPod featuers auto-downloads, a choice of media players and has a number of new features in the works. [Market link]
