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Pocket FM: Audio Series App Review


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Pocket FM is an audio series platform that offers a wide range of audio entertainment across multiple genres and languages. The app has a large library with over 100,000 hours of content and introduces a new binge factor with non-stop entertainment. Listeners spend an average of over 110 minutes daily on the platform. Here are some key aspects of Pocket FM:
  • Content: Pocket FM features various audio series in genres such as Romance, Horror, Thriller, Drama, and Fantasy. The platform is constantly adding new audio stories and other audio content. It also offers content in multiple languages, including Spanish.
  • Accessibility: Users can listen to their favourite audio series anytime, anywhere, from mobile, tablet, desktop, or laptop. The app has a user-friendly interface with a built-in player that allows users to listen to audio series with a tap. It also offers offline listening, adjustable playback speed, and a sleep timer.
  • Community: Pocket FM has an active community of listeners.
  • Navigation: The app allows smooth navigation between episodes and chapters with quick back-and-forth options.
  • Payment Model: Pocket FM uses a micropayment model where users only pay for the audio content they want to consume. There are no lock-in periods, and users only pay when they exceed the free episode limit. The app offers unlimited downloads, offline listening, and an option to eliminate ads with a 'No-ads' pack.
  • Device Compatibility: Pocket FM can be used on mobile, tablet, desktop, Chromecast, TV, or wearable devices.
  • User Reviews: Some users have experienced issues with the app, such as the auto-unlock feature being on by default and the app sometimes backtracking a few chapters after an ad. There are also complaints about the "listening streaks" ending with less than 24 hours between listening, inconsistent crediting of subscription coins, and non-existent support. Some users note that the AI narration has improved in more recent episodes.
  • Data Privacy: The app may share personal information and app activity data with third parties, and it may collect personal information, app activity, and device or other IDs. Data is encrypted in transit, and users can request data deletion.
  • App Information: The app was updated on Jan 30, 2025. The developer is Pocket FM Corp, with a support email of [email protected] and a website and phone number also listed. The app has over 100M+ downloads.
Pocket FM aims to replace screen boredom with audio series that can be enjoyed in various situations such as commuting, driving, or working.
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Devsig PodcastBy Bholendra Singh