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Escapepod - Podcast Player

y20k
Podcast Multimedia
Version
1.6.8
Size
3.2 MB
Requires
Android API 25+
3.7 / 5 · 4,105 ratings 6 downloads

Updated Sep 22, 2026

Quick answer

Escapepod is a simple and lightweight app for listening to podcasts.

F-Droid repository metadata

Escapepod is a straightforward and lightweight app that takes a minimalistic approach to podcast listening, which may not appeal to everyone. The app consists of only two screens: a list of all podcasts and a list of episodes for a single podcast. Escapepod lacks a podcast discovery feature, offering only a simple search option. Additionally, it opens RSS podcast links when tapped in a web browser.

VERIFY APK ----------

APKs published on Codeberg Releases are signed with the following certificate. SHA-256: 61:05:14:5F:84:E5:CB:D6:97:F0:F6:E1:2C:97:77:04:2E:9B:2D:B6:67:A7:FF:0D:A4:12:F6:74:35:31:6D:D8

FREQUENT QUESTIONS ------------------

DOES ESCAPEPOD HAVE PLAYBACK QUEUE? Escapepod has a simple up-next feature. Tap play on an episode while listening to another one. You will be be given the opportunity add it to the up-next slot.

WHAT ARE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS? - Auto-update does not download files over cellular network - Escapepod by default only keeps two episodes

CAN ESCAPEPOD KEEPS MORE THAN TWO EPISODES? Escapepod tries to reduce the number of episodes it keeps. Here are the rules for that: - Escapepod keeps the latest two episodes - Episodes, that have been started, or that have been downloaded manually, are kept, too - Episodes that have not been listened to in more than two weeks are removed.

DOES ESCAPEPOD SUPPORT OPML? You can import a podcast list using the OPML exchange format using the respective option in the app's Settings. The current podcast collection can be exported via Settings, too. Additionally Escapepod keeps an up-to-date OPML file in the folder /Android/data/org.y20k.escapepod/files/collection/.

WHERE DO THE PODCAST SEARCH RESULTS COME FROM? Escapepod searches by default the Podcastindex.org (https://podcastindex.org/) online database - or if you toggle the respective setting the gpodder.net (https://gpodder.net/directory/) online database.

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What’s new

v1.6.8 - Es ist einfach Rockmusik
2026-10-14

- third-party widgets can control playback again
- the media notification shows the seek buttons instead of previous and next
- fixed an update indicator that could run forever or flicker during an update
- fixed two crashes (failed OPML backup, tapping a podcast card without episodes)
- updated translations
- updated software libraries

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

Data safety

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  • Files are scanned for malware on every update.
  • The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
  • Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.

Frequently asked questions

What is Escapepod - Podcast Player?
Escapepod is a simple and lightweight app for listening to podcasts.
Who develops Escapepod - Podcast Player?
Escapepod - Podcast Player is developed by y20k.
Which Android version does Escapepod - Podcast Player require?
Escapepod - Podcast Player requires Android API 25 or later.
What is the current version of Escapepod - Podcast Player?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.6.7.
Which license does Escapepod - Podcast Player use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MIT.
Where is the source code for Escapepod - Podcast Player?
https://codeberg.org/y20k/escapepod

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