Overview of the app
Podimo is a mobile podcast app launched in 2019 by Morten Strunge, Nikolaj Koppel, Sverre Dueholm, Andreas Sachse, and Eva Lægdsgaard. Originally released in Denmark and Germany, it aggregates podcasts from many countries using open RSS feeds and positions itself as a lifestyle entertainment platform.
How to get started
- The app is free to download and you can listen without creating an account.
- It pulls in shows from across borders via open RSS, so a broad range of producers is available.
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Content discovery and personalization
Podimo curates recommendations based on what you listen to and the interests you indicate. Local editorial teams create handpicked episode playlists to surface fresh picks and daily inspiration. The catalog includes both free shows and exclusive local productions.
Supporting creators and paid features
- A portion of revenue from the premium subscription is shared with podcasters, so upgrading helps fund creators directly.
- Premium members gain unlimited access and often receive early access to new episodes.
- If a paid plan isn’t an option, you can still support creators by following and liking their shows.
Practical playback features
- Offline listening for downloaded episodes
- Save episodes to a personal library for later
- Sleep timer to stop playback automatically
- Create and manage your own episode collection
- Pause and resume exactly where you left off
- Receive real-time notifications about new episodes and topical updates
- Easily share episodes and shows with friends
Strengths and areas that need work
Podimo offers a polished set of features, compelling exclusive content, and useful discovery tools. However, there are notable drawbacks: the app’s interface is primarily German with no in-app option to change language, and users report occasional bugs and instability that should be addressed.
Bottom line
Podimo is a strong, creator-friendly podcast player with thoughtful curation and several handy playback tools. It would be more widely appealing with multilingual support and improved reliability.
Technical
- iPhone
- Android
- German
- Finnish
- English
- Spanish
- Danish
- Dutch
- Free