PodcastDownloader

Android App Analysis and Review: PodcastDownloader, Developed by dbitware. Listed in Tools Category. Current Version Is 1.0.4, Updated On 10/08/2024 . According to users reviews on Google Play: PodcastDownloader. Achieved Over 13 Installs. PodcastDownloader Currently Has 1 Reviews, Average Rating 5.0 Stars

## Subscribe a podcast channel to this app

The following methods are available.

* Press the Plus button on the channel list and enter the URL of the RSS file. Or copy and paste
* Copy the URL string of the RSS file, select share, and then select this app.
* Create an opml file with the RSS of the podcast and import it from the settings of this app.

## Manual download

Tap a channel in the channel list to see the episode list.
Check the episodes to check them.
Tap the DL button to start downloading.

## Automatic download

Automatic downloading is turned on by operating the switch button in the channel list.
It will download newer episodes than the most recently downloaded episodes in the past.
If no episodes have been downloaded in the past, the most recent episode will be downloaded.

## Background processing

Update confirmation (RSS feed download) and media file download are performed by an API called WorkManager.
The startup conditions are "network connection", "not in low free space", and "not in low charge". You can add "Unmetered network" to the conditions on the settings screen.
There may be times when the download does not start even if you manually initiate the download, but please be patient and wait with reference to the above.

## Metadata

Uses ffmpeg to add metadata and cover art images.
If no metadata is added or cover art images are added, the distributed media file will be saved as is.
You can freely enter metadata values in the form, and you can also insert information collected from the RSS feed as variables.
You can check the information that can be collected from the RSS feed by long pressing the episode.

## About ads

Banner ads will be displayed. A full-screen ad will be displayed when you register for a manual download.

## Features

* Uses WorkManager for stable background periodic execution
* Adjusts the frequency of checking based on past episode distribution dates and times to reduce data usage
* Compares update dates and times when acquiring RSS files to reduce data usage (supported servers only)
* Supports resume downloads
* Metadata and cover art images can be added to media files
* Episodes can be added to a music player playlist after download is complete (supported apps only)

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