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  • The Apple Podcasts app is free to use.
  • If you're a podcaster, you can submit episodes and track performance in the app.
  • To download podcast episodes, do it in Apple Podcasts — not iTunes.

If you use Apple Podcasts because it was automatically on your iPhone when you bought it, you're not alone.

But the platform has tons to offer, including podcasts numbering in the millions, personalized recommendations, subscriptions for even more content from creators, and more.

Plus, if you're a podcaster yourself, you can submit your episodes to Apple Podcasts, monitor your listeners' behavior, and even monetize through a subscription.

Here's a breakdown of how Apple Podcasts works.

Is the Apple Podcasts app free?

The Apple Podcasts app is free to use, and many podcasts are free to listen to as well.