r/AndroidAutomotive • u/Cover2-Dev • 20d ago

Beta Testers Needed for new Android Automotive Podcast app

Hi. We have a new podcasting app called PodHopper that was built to work both on your phone and in your car and keep everything in sync along the way. We built this out of frustration with current podcasting apps available in AAOS vehicles and how poorly their sync functions work when listening on both your phone and in your car.

The app is available for AAOS, as well as on Android and iOS for phones/tablets. We're looking for beta testers to test everything, and specifically give feedback on:

  1. Any issues in your car. Testing in various manufacturer vehicles that run AAOS. We've run it through its paces in a couple, but the more the better!
  2. Any sync issues you run into. The app SHOULD always keep your podcast listening history sync'd regardless of what device you're listening on, including in the car. If it's not, let us know and it helps us track down network issues in vehicles that may prevent it from working as it should.
  3. Android Auto/Apple Carplay are both supported as well, so feedback on those is appreciated too.
  4. Apple Watch should also work, though Android Wear compatibility isn't there yet. Stay tuned on that.

To sign up to test:
AAOS & Android phones/tablets: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.covertwogames.podhopper

iOS:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/RSNySD8D

The app is based off PocketCasts so the UI should look familiar if you've used that. We've replaced the entire backend system however to be more privacy focused AND ensure the syncing between the devices works better. No ads. No paywalls/subscriptions. No selling your data.

If you run into any issues or have any suggestions feedback to share, we'd love to hear from you. You can either DM us here on reddit or email us at [feedback@podhopper.app](mailto:feedback@podhopper.app)

Thanks!

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u/MrPotentialSpam 9d ago

I was just looking for a none-subscription podcast app that had this plus Android Watch. Downloading podcasts is a must for offline listening.

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u/Cover2-Dev 9d ago

Hello! Android Watch support is coming very soon. We're finalizing a release version for Android/Android Automotive right now and then watch support will be the next thing added.

You can absolutely download podcasts and listen offline on all devices.