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Breaker—The social podcast app Positive Reviews

Great Podcast AppSo far I have found the app to be super easy to use and the interface is very clean and nice to look at. Couple of things I’d like to see in future updates is the option to auto download all the episodes of a podcast or a specific season of a podcast. Also the forward and backward buttons, it would be great if we could manually change how many seconds it moves forward or backwards. Last thing, please allow users to keep episodes even after they have been played. Other than that, the truth is that I don’t particularly care about the social aspect of it but I am very very happy with what I’m seeing on this app. I sense true greatness in the horizon for this app. Great work guys..Asiel FloresVersion: 1.0.3

Room for improvement, but still way better than Apple’s podcast appGive me the podcast all Apple had out originally, and I’d be happy. Breaker is a great alternative to the app that Apple ruined- all my episodes download when they should and are easy to locate. My issue lies with being able to delete an episode after listening. The episode “disappears” from the playlist and you have to go into subscriptions to find it, and you still can’t do much with it there. If you don’t listen to all (or any) of an episode, it remains in the playlist, and you can swipe left to remove it from your playlist....but it’s not deleted from your phone (exists in subscription area). Not sure if I’m missing something that’s right in front of me, or if this was just overlooked. A welcomed feature would be to be able to share an episode with people not on Breaker- sometimes I would email myself the episode to know to come back to it, and sometimes i would like to share it with others (who don’t use Breaker). Being able to create multiple playlists would be a bonus, too!.ITifVersion: 0.7.9

Great but has some frustrating bugs.Great app all around. Two things that could use some more work are the search function and more bug removal. The search itself isn’t the worst but sometimes it takes almost until the last letter of a podcast title for it to find the correct one, not very intuitive. The bugs can be a bit frustrating, some of the worst ones I get are toward the end of episodes that have been in a playlist for a while, they often will loop at random intervals. Three minutes will go by then that same 3 minutes will play once more. The absolute worst however is that your progress on an episode will often get deleted. This isn’t normally a huge issue, but with shows like Hardcore History that sometimes have nearly 3 hour episodes having to routinely scrub through to find my position is aggravating..El Jimmy RustlerVersion: 0.9.15

Almost a Stitcher (Classic) replacementStitcher made some horrible life choices and I’m on the search for a new podcast app. After briefly looking at the others, Breaker seems to be a pretty clear leader. It does so well what Stitcher used to do, it lets you prioritize your favorite podcasts, sort them and listen to them in the priority you choose. I still have yet to test it with my CarPlay (who is driving many places in 2020 anyway?). So this may be a feature request. The things I want to see that would quickly take it to 5 stars and keep me from ever going back to Stitcher (if they get their App together again). 1) Ability to search and add shows while you are listening to a show. I’ll start the search, but it doesn’t actually work until I pause the show I’m listening to. 2) have “back 15 sec” in the minimized view or the lock screen. 3) Start play on App open!! I don’t want to go dig around for the play button when I first open the app. I’m usually ready to just start listening. 4) an alarm feature, but I’m pretty sure with other automation I can tie this to the iOS alarm. Things it does better, but I haven’t had a chance to explore. The social aspect of it! Rating and liking podcasts. The longer I use it, I’m sure I’ll find more features that will keep me a forever convert..A.CatesbyVersion: 1.1.12

FussyI really wanted to like Breaker—and to be fair, the social aspects of the app are the closest I’ve seen to what I want out of a podcast app. People don’t actually seem to be using those tools to be social yet, but that could just be an in progress network effect/critical mass thing. I run into too many bugs and confusing situations for me to recommend it to friends, though. My main complaint is that downloading episodes ahead of time rarely works out, which makes the app all but useless for me. I’m never certain when I open the app if I’m going to be able to listen to podcasts today..CCAD studentVersion: 0.7.0

Great concept but some play/pause issuesI love the idea to try and get listening to podcasts to be a more social activity with “like” and “comment” functionality and a easy way to mark episodes as listened! Unfortunately I think I’m going to have to go back to Apple podcasts because playing and pausing from the iPhone lock screen is inconsistent. I’ll hit pause, the screen will indicate it is paused but the audio continues! Navigate into the app and sometimes it’s frozen. If it does pause successfully, and then I play it again from the lock screen, it seems like the app often doesn’t track my progress through the episode any more. All very frustrating. I really hope the developers can fix this issue and I’ll come right back!.Grafted27Version: 1.1.1

Better than mostSwitched to iPhone recently and have been having trouble finding a good podcast app (which seems absurd). This one is the best I’ve found but still has some annoying quirks. I like to download episodes since I travel a lot. This app adds episodes to my playlist, but it doesn’t always download them. Even when I force it to download and watch it complete the download, I will go back later and it will show that it isn’t downloaded. Where does it go? I just watched it complete the download. Frustrating! Also, I listen to most podcasts oldest to newest, but a few current event podcasts I want to listen to when they are released. This seems to confuse the app. Why is this so difficult?.EligovtVersion: 0.7.1

Finally!I absolutely love this app and I cant believe its actually free!! Every single other podcast app ive tried has been a disappointment but after downloading and using this one for a few days, Im baffled by all the smart features and user-friendly interface! Also, I love how I have the ability to comment on, follow and discuss each individual podcast with other app users without being redirected to some social media site..bravo!!!!.Apple_sux_a$$Version: 1.2.10

Best Podcast App Available!I’ve spent years bouncing between Podcast Addict, iTunes Podcast, and Soundcloud to have access to and manage dozens of subscriptions. Breaker has eliminated the need for multiple apps. It has also been a huge time-saver by allowing me to import all of my previous subscriptions from other apps, creating a streamlined and customizable playlist I rarely have to touch, and the wonderful skip silences feature! Last but definitely not least, the social aspect of Breaker is second to none. No other app offers the same level of user-to-user engagement. Don’t believe me? Then download it and send me a message telling me I’m wrong ;).CWB427Version: 0.5.7

It’s ok, needs better functionalityThe feature of being able to share your queue with others is really cool and interesting. My husband and I have been using it to see what each other are listening to. My only issue is I wish there was a way to immediately skip to the next episode in a series without having to navigate all the way back to the show page, scroll around and find the episode I’m listening to, and then play that way. If there was a next episode button it would be 1000x better..PintoftomatoesVersion: 0.9.11

Not the best out thereThe only reason I am still using this up is the variety of speeds to play compare to other apps. On the other hand the app is constantly eating data even if I download the episodes on Wi-Fi. The already downloaded episodes constantly start downloading again, regardless of where I stoped listening the app is starting them from the begging, so I need to reload the app again in order to fix the problem-very annoying and unnecessary even dangerous when driving !.Libeznia14Version: 5.0.20

Love/hate relationship with BreakerI really like this app. The user interface is great and I have listened to a lot of podcasts through Breaker. However, recently podcasts stop after 2-3 minutes. I restart and then it stops again, and on and on. I have uninstalled the app and reinstalled it and it will work correctly for a while and then it all starts again. I travel a lot and it’s a real bummer when I’ve downloaded a bunch of podcasts for a flight and have to restart them every 2-3 minutes. Usually I just quit and read a book. I’d love to know how to fix this. I want to be able to use the app..MgambleVersion: 1.0.4

MehYears ago I used a podcast player that totally nuked their functionality overnight so I started using breaker. I figured that the social media aspect was good and in a few years they’d sort out its many issues. Just now, after an advertisement to buy a paid version of this app I has to watch a new podcast download on my phone for three minutes because if you navigate away Breaker stops downloading. I’ve spent hours of my life watching podcasts download on breaker. Their emails keep suggesting I listen to a podcast for redpilled black men (I actually checked it out, but not for me). More like heartBreaker. Amirite?.PsychodarwinistVersion: 1.2.9

Must listen!Peter Levin does a wonderful job interviewing Tobias Peggs of Square Roots. I like the relax manner of the dialogue between Peter and Tobias. As an immigrant to US, I can completely agree with Tobias that when you create a business somewhere outside of US and your company doe not succeed, you become a failure with ZERO prospects for the future success. Here, in US, if you fail at something, you can chuck it as a stepping stone and then move on to create a new venture. This is what makes this country incredible!.RalphIsMoma'sBoyVersion: 0.9.12

Amazing UX but with some glitchesThis year I was all into Podcasts. I switched from Apple Podcasts to Overcast, and lately to Breaker. Huge change! Love the user interface and social experience and overall shows/episodes management. However, have found more than usual glitches re corrupt audio, podcast switching back several minutes while listening and trouble downloading old episodes (not while streaming) - never experienced these on aforementioned apps. Overall, love Breaker - hope they keep improving..NacquatellaVersion: 0.9.20

4 starsUsually I use the pocket casts app but always have breaker downloaded on my phone because I like the app but the pocket casts app is just easier to use in my opinion. breaker would get 5 stars but it’s difficult and takes too many “clicks” to find what podcasts I have downloaded. I tried to tweet and ask about that but I couldn’t find an account so I did it here. 4 stars isn’t bad and I totally will still use it as my back up or to just play around with but unfortunately right now pocket casts is more streamlined imo.Cool kid billuVersion: 0.9.5

Great innovations!I love the many innovative features this podcast app has! There is a simple, not overbearing, social aspect. I love the recommendations it gives based on listening patterns! Some are obvious but others are not. What the app needs is better audio quality and more easily customized playlists. I’m a podcast junkie. I’m used to fiddling with podcast apps to get them to do what I want. There were a few things in regards to playlists and selections that took me a while to figure out. Less experienced people would walk away..JweecesVersion: 0.7.2

All Podcasts NOT available on BreakerDespite Breaker advertising All Podcasts Available, I have found this to be untrue. One of my favorite Podcasts just celebrated their 500th episode (each episode is over 1 1/2 hours long), yet upon searching for it in Breaker, it does not appear. I was able to import it from the Overcast app into Breaker. I have used Overcast for years and started using Castro about two months ago. I really want to like Breaker as a replacement due to its “social” aspect, but I now wonder how many other podcasts I will miss out on due to search results saying “not found”..The Real KiltedGnomeVersion: 0.7.5

Loved this for awhile, but download issues continueI love the concept of this app and have used it for some time. The download function has bugs and has for some time — it is not always actually DL’d even when it says it is, and sometimes upon opening won’t actually DL new episodes even when forced. Also have issues with Skipping forward toward the end of a podcast — sometimes it will skip to the next show in queue, auto-archiving the episode I was trying to listen to..EllwheelerVersion: 0.7.9

Simple is beautiful!... and Breaker is exactly that; simple and beautiful. By adding the social aspects to podcasts, it gives a whole new dimension to Podcasts. Now I get to follow my friends from Facebook and idols from Twitter, listening to what they love to listen too, and seeing their favorite episodes - there is a gold mine of inspiration waiting for you from as soon as you instal the app. Oh, and then I heard the vision of the app from founders; cool features on the horizon!.SorenrtVersion: 0.6.14

Social meets Podcasts, Finally!If done correctly, podcasting is an exceptional medium for sharing great ideas in a very personal way, and production value is so good nowadays. Enter Breaker, a great app that allows you to easily share and discover podcasts in an intuitive way, not to mention the app is packed with great tools; such as, the ability to follow influencers and see what they’re listening too, and the ability to discuss episodes, just to mention two great tools..KernelKongVersion: 0.6.14

Breaker: or how I learned to stop worrying and love podcastsBefore Breaker I barely listened to podcasts as other apps, especially the Apple podcast app, were UX nightmares and didn't help me explore the great content that already exists. Breaker has been a joy to use, not only with the best design and UX of all the players I have tried, but also with great suggestions and social features which help me find amazing episodes and fantastic shows. Thank you Breaker!.Josh K NZVersion: 0.5.1

Glitches but still does what I wanted betterLike that show art is updated and held for individual episodes historically (even as new show art changes ) Pause play from lock screen sometimes unresponsive but may be Apple glitch as I started out with problems with default app Also having some issues with playback errors despite content being downloaded already....Dzinn82Version: 0.9.12

Best podcast appMade the switch from overcast because the audio kept crashing; this app runs all my podcasts smooth as butter, and the only thing I miss about overcast was the ability to make multiple playlists, although having the one breaker playlist has forced me to trim down my podcast subscriptions to only the ones I really enjoy, so that’s ok. The social aspect seems nice but honestly I’m just happy it works so well..DazShaydVersion: 0.7.2

Everything you want in a podcast appI have been using breaker for about 6 months and it is brilliant. Skipping silence, downloading things in advance, deleting automatically, sharing with people right in the app. So many great features. I tried using the built in podcast app on my phone. It was awful. I thought I’d never listen to podcasts if that was the app I had to use. But breaker is great. Seriously not one complaint..PacoHopeVersion: 0.6.14

The Best Podcast App?Bugs and random crashes aside, this is by far my favorite podcast app yet, and for ONE main reason: It’s search capabilities! For example, if you love Howard Stern and want to listen to podcast episodes where he’s been a guest/interviewed, you just search “Howard Stern” and it will show you podcast episode titles with his name in them – even if you aren't subscribed to them! For podcast freaks like me, this is indispensable..Zack GuidoVersion: 1.0.0

Great app overall but need some bugs fixedI love using Breaker, the social features and podcast discovery, but the issue with play/pause ultimately has become a deal breaker. Sometimes it takes 20 seconds for the podcast to start playing aftter it’s paused, or to get paused after you hit the pause button. Please fix this ASAP🙏.DiscoavengerVersion: 1.1.7

Love /HateI have a serious love/hate with this app. I want to love it because the social aspects are wonderful. However, I never know if it’s truly working as it should. Other podcast apps save progress, this app seems to lose that. I most definitely cannot keep progress between my two phones. It doesn’t always download in a timely manner. Episodes available in other apps for hours still won’t show available. It’s also a battery hog. Bottom line is functionality is great but reliability is questionable..Tanney9Version: 0.9.13

Fix downloadsI have to say I really like the app for a lot of what it offers. I prefer the download and sort options compared to the default Apple app. However, if I am listening to a podcast as it is being downloaded to my device, and something interrupts my internet connection (the whole reason I download them in the first place) I lose the entire download and I can’t start playing the podcast again until I delete the partial download and restart the app....NerfHerder8472Version: 0.9.15

Weird issueHi Breaker team, I have an odd issue I can’t quite figure out. Sometimes when I need to pause the app it won’t work. The audio keeps playing but the time indicator and symbol says stopped. Hitting the now paused symbol will jerk playback to an earlier time. I do see that hitting play, pause starts this off cycle and it will continue from there. Just letting ya know. Love the app and the new icon. As soon as the issue goes away you are a 5 star app!.Paradym3Version: 1.0.5

Great app, great customer serviceUpdate: I still love Breaker. Everything I said remains true. I've been so happy with the listening experience on Breaker. Best app I've used for podcasts. And when there have been occasional bugs, they've been fixed promptly and with consistent updates on the issues through social media and/or email. Really impressed with their crew..MSchaubVersion: 0.5.4

Finally, a podcast player that works for me!I’ve been through a half-dozen different players since Apple made the big change to theirs. All of them had confusing user interfaces and were organized in ways that didn’t make sense. Then I tried Breaker, and voila, it was exactly what I was looking for and more. Many thanks to the developers! Great job!.Barefooted PapaVersion: 0.8.1

We Make Sounds PodcastsOk These CV19 Virus stays seem low. Gear up reporting good but you need more science quotes and not from non degrees science but jobs a lot out there. Lab Updates w numbers and opinions findings vac testing etc. A little music background might be nice or interesting sounds instead. Good Work. Everybody break w the pack and report correct tracking numbers on TikTok. Thanks SEAL Team Six Founders.TiggerBeachVersion: 1.1.0

Some problems-If you delete an episode via the downloads tab, it also deletes the episode immediately below it. Also sometimes when you search for a podcast, after searching the search bar isn't there anymore and you can't search again. The scrolling lags too, and typing comments is almost impossible because of the lag when you do that, but that might be because I have an iphone 5..The real Mangaman13Version: 0.8.10

The only podcast app you need!As an early user I’ve seen this app go from good to great. This app lives on my front screen and gets used daily to explore new podcasts, see what my friends are consuming (edu) and listen to my favorite podcasts. I love the social aspect of breaker too! Being able to engage in conversations around podcasts is super!.Ernest 🦘Version: 0.7.10

Breaker is the bestYou don’t realize what’s possible until you use Breaker. You can see what friends are listening to and recommending. You can follow guests across podcasts. You can easily send friends podcasts you think they’d enjoy. It changes and improves the podcast experience. Next level highly recommend!.Angry DwaneVersion: 0.6.15

The love for Breaker, knows no boundsI can’t believe I’ve never written a review for this app before. I’m here originally to see what the very talented team at Breaker was working on, but I stayed using breaker nearly daily, because this app enhances the way that we experience the spoken word. In a world full of podcast overwhelm and anxiety, the breaker app allows me to see a more colorful way of discovering and enjoying the podcasts I’ve heard so much about. I’m excited to discover new accoutrements (40cent word) with each update. I hope that this great app ,and the folks working on it continue to keep the listeners in mind. Thank you so much for creating Breaker.CurtisspopeVersion: 1.1.11

Keeps redownloadingIt keeps re-downloading podcasts even though I delete them off the app. Pretty annoying. Gets slow after you subscribe to >15 shows..Meep_Meep_99Version: 0.9.17

2 main bad thingsI like the social aspect, i line that i can sorry podcasts from oldest to newest, i like the wide selection of shows. What i don’t like is how the app drains battery like crazy and how it just stops playing right before an episode ends..DeviljihoVersion: 1.1.7

Like the organization features but battery overheatsI really like this app in the way it is easy to organize your play list and remove or skip episodes you don’t want to list to but I find it really overheats my battery far more than any other app..Mega1984Version: 0.9.8

Fix/Add Auto Delete OldGreat app, good enough to complete with the native podcast app. But this thing will not automatically delete old podcast once it begins to reach the cap limit for the app. Now it is unusable, when opening it just freezes and become unresponsive. Please fix!🙏🏿.GregoryjmVersion: 0.9.8

I love BreakerI love the ability to comment and see what other people I follow are listening to. The listening history is super handy. Dark mode and the ghosts are delightful. The new support for multiple playlists and sharing is great. The support is awesome too!.<--Kelly-->Version: 0.9.0

Stitcher is great, but...I enjoy using Breaker more than Stitcher or Apple’s Podcast app, both of which I used for years. I find it easier/quicker to navigate (important when I’m on public transport) and find it easier to discover new episodes and shows. Plus the list of Downloaded episodes has its own section, which is great when I’m offline..AspopeVersion: 0.8.10

Wanted to like this app.Likes: Social aspect App rarely breaks Dislikes: The home screen is too busy, since many podcasts change icons from week to week and have poorly designed icons to boot. I suggest the home page focus should be on what podcast users want most, which for me is better access to my subscriptions first, then if I’m searching for new material I’m open to looking at the currently-overly-noisy home page to suggest other options to me. No CarPlay support... The recommendations should only be implemented if the suggestions algorithm is good, and I think it’s not great in its current state. I’ve listened to a few recommendations but haven’t added a new subscription from them yet. Maybe sponsor a Kaggle competition to develop a better one? Ala Netflix. Also, a decision rationale description may yield more clicks, like, “recommended because you liked...”. Right now I don’t want your recommendations. Anyways, switching back to Castro for now, but will check back in hopes that the app improves over time since I think it has potential..RikidikitaviVersion: 0.8.14

Needs performance improvementsThis used to be a good, functional app that I supported and recommended to people. Now, it’s buggy and slow, so I’ve been using it less and less. The home page is laggy and not user friendly, loadings are longer than they should be, and the overall experience is just not smooth enough, and that’s what matters the most. Do the devs even use their app? Because if they did, they probably wouldn’t have tolerated Breaker at its current state. It shouldn’t be this slow, especially not on newer iPhones..PdelfanVersion: 0.8.12

Great app and supportReally like this app. Have tried many. Thanks..GregVersion: 0.7.3

AdequateI wish there was a car play mode where we could go back and forth using gestures like the Audible app..IdinkVersion: 0.8.10

Good podcast radios get out of the way of good podcastsAnd this one helps me find good podcasts while staying out of the way. But please stop notifying me if I want to be notified. Thanks.WonjunetaiVersion: 0.6.4

Discovery is killer feature!Just started using this app and may already be a convert. Long time user of pocket casts, (which still has a fantastic playback UI) I think that new episode discovery is a feature I’ve never realized I needed so badly until now. I’m not so much a ‘social’ fan (I don’t feel the need to comment on a podcast, and even recently deleted Facebook) but the ability to see which podcasts are popular/trending from within the app is really helping me find new shows and episodes outside of my usual comfort zone of podcasts..Ta_grantVersion: 0.6.13

Still buggyI gave it a loonnnnggg chance but it’s just too buggy. I love the UI and the features. Plus the costumer service on twitter is stellar but... the episodes i download are almost always corrupted and i have to redownload. Also, most of the podcasts i follow fail to load new episodes unless i go on the actual podcast subscription and reload the page. It’s annoying since have the time i forget about them and don’t get to listen to my fav podcasts. Sorry! But I need something more stable..IsabellaRosaMTLVersion: 0.6.6

The podcast app I’ve always wantedMy only request is that you please make a version for the iPad. Otherwise, fantastic job on the iPhone app guys!.CalypsisVersion: 0.6.0

Ahhh....After fighting with the confusing Apple Podcast app this is like a breath of fresh air. Apple's has been deleted. I have a no-stress replacement..Traveling MatthewVersion: 0.5.11

Great potentialI love the app, and I see the potential for the social features even if I don’t use them that much. It is a bit glitchy at times though, though almost all of the problems I’ve had are solved but killing the app and restarting it..AdamLBarrettVersion: 0.5.13

Great showGreat podcast! I love the couples. They share real stories about their relationships and marriage. They are all so funny! You’ve got a fan..No-TeeVersion: 0.9.11

Only podcast app on my phoneI love everything about this app and especially the fact that they release new features often. It gets better and better every time because they listen to user feedback. 4/5 only because it currently has a bit of a battery drain problem. They are working on it though and I have full confidence they will figure it out :) Hats off to the Breaker team!.Canuck79Version: 0.5.4

The missing app in podcast worldThis was the missing app in podcast world..JolaurinVersion: 0.3.14

The only podcast app you'll needThis beautiful minimalistic app has opened the world of podcasts for me and I cannot be more grateful. There is everything you might need and so much more to make the best of your experience. It's projects like this that catalyze the positive changes in our society, that pay off exponentially. Good luck to your team and all the best in the future! Truly thankful new-found fan.YaraMehVersion: 0.3.7

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Breaker—The social podcast app Negative Reviews

Turns out it’s a scamI paid for this app and got scammed. I have been locked out of my account for months on end. Reaching out to support gets no response. They “updated” the app to require you to reset your password to access your account again, but the link they email you is broken. Don’t bother paying for this app. It’s apparently just a money grab. Previous review: Social podcast app? No thank you. I don’t want to talk about my podcasts or share them with my friends. I don’t care what anyone else is listening to and I don’t care about discovering or searching for new podcasts. I have several custom RSS feeds for ad free podcasts that I pay for via Patreon. I want to import them to an app via URL, listen to them, AND SAVE THE BEST EPISODES TO A PLAYLIST TO SAVE FOREVER SO I CAN RELISTEN TO THEM EASILY. I have tried a dozen podcast apps and searched high and low on Google. I finally found this app through a Medium article and I want to cry. It actually works. Import via RSS works. Listening works. Adding my favorite episodes to the favorites playlist works, and I can customize the settings to keep the episodes from being deleted on listen. Finally. I have not been able to find a single other app on the internet that does this and it’s literally the only feature I wanted. And I didn’t even have to fork over cash to try the app. Well done. I will be subscribing to get more playlists now that I know this app does what I need..Cant understand whyVersion: 5.0.20

This app keeps getting worse and worse 😞I’ve tried so hard to give this app chances to improve. I’ve been a user for almost 4 years, and it just keeps getting worse and worse. It doesn’t bother me that there are so many bugs, or that it doesn’t work consistently. What bothers me is that I see regular releases of new features when the core functionality of the app is incredibly unstable. Things as simple as playing back podcast from the last session don’t work. The UI for pop-ups literally obscured the buttons that you’re trying to use just to tell you that the app is switching to “nighttime mode.” This would be like your car stopping in the middle of the highway in order to tell you that it is turning on the air conditioning. 🤦🏾‍♂️ I have really tried. I have been a paid member, I have been a premium member, I have sent feedback, and the app just doesn’t get better. It’s like there’s no prioritization for the core functions of the application. No one needs all the bells and whistles. I just want to listen to podcast. I thought that maybe after the company was acquired, that things would get better, but really, they have just gotten worse…faster. Anyways, hopefully this review will save someone else four years of anger and frustration. Find another app..Real mess of an app!Version: 5.0.20

Still some bugs occurringI downloaded this app to move away from other podcast apps. I love the layout and UI. I would rate this app higher, but my issue is that the pause and play button is not working on any other screen (home screen, pull down, car buttons, or Apple Watch now playing screen). When I do go back to app to get the podcast going again the last time I listened before pausing is not the same for when it starts up again. It is actually very behind depending on when the error occurred it could be that I am almost done with the podcast but in the podcast it shows that I am less than half of the way through. I apologize if I am not explaining this correctly, but it is an issue that I am continuously running into..Ad0071Version: 0.9.18

I love the app but the support feature doesn’t work.I’ve been trying to get ahold of Breaker because whenever I go to sort a podcast by oldest it never gives me their first episode. It loads a few episodes in. When I go to send them this support request it doesn’t let me tap on the send button through the app. So here I am, just trying to listen to podcasts from the beginning. I love the rest of the app for the most part. The categorization and the UI are great. But occasionally when I pause an episode and go back to listen to it the player will start it from the beginning. I wish there was a “play next” or “add to queue” option..SilamanderedVersion: 5.0.20

Update ruined the appI’m going to delete the app. I used it regularly and loved the interface. They deleted all my history, meaning I have to manually go through and mark each episode listened. Can you imagine a podcast with 300 episodes, and I have no idea which I heard? There is no way to export my information. I reached out, and they have not done anything to help at all. It’s a canned statement about needing room on their servers. Also, there is an upgrade button when listening that seems to purposely be located in a spot you’d accidentally hit it. I listen while I drive, and I imagine this would be an issue. Best features are gone and behind the pay service. I’m switching apps and deleting..LP955Version: 5.0.20

I want this app to be greatI've been using this almost everyday for the past ~4 months, and I have to say I loved it at first. But recently the app has gotten worse week over week, to the point that it's simply not usable anymore. Some of the issues I've had: - looses track of my place in podcast. Sometime its off by 5-10 minutes, other times - especially if it's been more than a couple of hours since pausing - it will lose my place entirely and start from the beginning. - fails to fetch most recent episodes - 500 errors when refreshing feed - streams podcast that it says was downloaded ( I tested this several times by turning all data off with an episode I downloaded in the app and it won't play) - play/pause button state gets flipped occasionally - the button will show paused and actually be playing, vise versa, etc. - app will just crash from time to time For now, I will reluctantly return to the Apple podcast app...but I'll keep an eye on future updates hopefully fixing these bugs that render the app unusable..TttuckerrrVersion: 0.7.10

Lack of settings & useful featuresSeems solid for social features, but unfortunately that's not what I want from a podcast app. I want full control over the podcasts I listen to and the ability to listen to them anywhere. This app has no settings for individual podcast subscriptions. I normally use Downcast, which is the most powerful podcast app out there for having control over your subscribed podcasts. I want different settings for each podcast and the ability to stop/start each with my watch. This doesn't have an Apple Watch app and no web-based app either. There's potential here, but it has a long ways to go..MegalomacVersion: 1.1.11

Good idea, mediocre executionThings I like: skip silences, finding out about popular episodes, seeing what my friends are listening to Things I dislike: extremely buggy / low quality (skip ahead is unreliable, sometimes crashes the app and removes the current episode from my playlist; episodes don’t always register as listened; “play” and “pause” doesn’t work reliably — or the symbol doesn’t reflect the truth, I’ve even heard the same episode being played twice SIMULTANEOUSLY but not in sync, and couldn’t figure out how to control it— could only control one of them), episodes recommended are too tech/VC centric.ChellllllVersion: 0.6.6

Worse over timeBreaker used to be my favorite podcast app. Search and subscription organization is still the best I've found and while not often used, I enjoyed the social features. But lately the bugs have been piling up to the point where I need to look somewhere else. - The app constantly crashes while listening. - I explicitly turn off WiFi when pulling up the app to avoid a massive slow-down while it attempts to download I un-listened episodes. - Feeds are not updated consistently. I often find podcast episodes released yesterday in my notifications. - The semi-recent recommendation system does not have a way to upvote downvote items leading me to be spammed with sketchy pods that I can't leave feedback on Please, I don't need any more random features like integration with patreon. Just focus on app performance. I think all podcast apps are bad in their own particular ways, but breaker only fails on the features that matter.BadcorgiVersion: 0.9.17

Never written an App review but this is necessary.First, let me say that Breaker is my preferred podcast app. It does a lot of things really well that other apps do not HOWEVER, the issue with the app losing my place when I pause the podcast is extremely frustrating. Every time I see that there has been an update I expect this issue to be fixed and it still has not (in the year + that I've been using it). I'm deleting the app (AGAIN) because that bug is so frustrating and inconvenient (who has time to drag the time bar to find their place while driving?!) but I REALLY hope the developers fix this and soon..DoriteeVersion: 1.0.0

Downloading issuesI really want to like Breaker - the social parts are great. However, downloading is tricky - you either have to stream all (which kills my data) or elect to store 10 episodes or more (which uses 500mb+ of space). I’d rather be able to specify how much space I’d be open to using for downloads (overcast makes this very easy) and download one off episodes for offline listening. Furthermore even when I’ve enabled downloads it often seems to not download so when I’m on the subway or an airplane I have nothing to listen to..Gillian MorrisVersion: 0.9.10

Looks good, works poorlyReally wanted to love this app and recommended to many friends early on. Unfortunately lots of issues: - slow interface esp with a bigger library - slower podcast download speeds than other apps - streaming of podcast effectively doesn't work - recently downloaded 20 gigs of podcasts while on data (instead of WiFi) internationally even though the profile setting has this turned off (costing me $40+ and super slow speeds on google fi thereafter) - Bluetooth controls work inconsistently or not at all - app locks up on average every 20 minutes of listening - search doesn't work well (try searching for "b&n" for Barnes and noble podcast) - lock screen shows playing even when paused or vice versa - location is podcast is often lost forcing you to listen from an earlier point or starting over .... and more.DameyawnVersion: 0.9.17

Too buggyPros: Playback speed and smart skip functions work well. Cons: Every time I try to download episodes ahead of time when I know I won't have internet access, the app will lose the episode somehow despite having finished the download already. Listening to episodes frequently crashes the app. The progress bar for the episode always freezes, so I don't know how far into the episode I am after pausing it. Social aspect is okay, minus the fact that nobody is really using it..Assbot9000Version: 0.9.16

Basic functions very buggyBasic functions often don’t work. Volume changing, pausing, episodes often skip time. Search function is okay, social functions good idea, but if basic functions don’t improve they won’t keep me.BeatsFromTheFutureVersion: 0.8.10

Very glitchy and frustratingDownloaded episodes don’t appear. They start downloading then stop as soon as I exit to another part of the app. Episodes that I delete keep reappearing in downloads after I delete them. Very frustrating..Iceberg CTGVersion: 1.0.4

New update is slick but confusing and plays randomlyThe new update looks great but adds too much functionality and you also lose your old usage data, which is ironic because it wants you to share your usage as social proof. I also lost all my lists and now have to recreate them. Another annoying part of the new design is that the list doesn’t remove episodes you’ve listened to, creating a giant list for you to figure out what you want to listen to. It seems like the update was trying to do too much..TheshluusVersion: 5.0.20

DealbreakerUpdated app and at once lost everything. All of my playlists. All of my listening history, liked episodes. Everything. This was such a let down..SchoukahVersion: 1.2.10

No Chromecast Support?Deal breaker.OddsruleVersion: 1.2.9

Good features but buggy and brokenApp is very unstable and crashes a lot or doesn’t remember my sign in.Divyen90Version: 1.0.5

I want to love itI love the idea of this podcast but it’s very buggy. Esp the part where i can see what my fiends are listening to. Skips backwards in a podcast at will, and if I stop listening to a podcast ep, then come back to it later, it doesn’t hold my place..GabbyouimetVersion: 1.0.1

App is too slow and doesn’t sync with with the iOS Core AudioThe Breaker app’s UX is way too slow and buggy. It also doesn’t sync with iOS Core Audio. Fast-forwarding or rewinding from the lock screen or control center doesn’t make the app interface sync..PyaireVersion: 1.0.1

Great app, but..I absolutely adore the idea of this app. the issue that made me give a low rating is that the support with airpods is quite bad... pausing from them only works about a quarter of the time. the podcast gets stuck in the player but keeps playing through the airpods... causing it to jump WAY back when i manually pause and play it again from the app. not sure if i’m explaining this correctly, but it’s a huge issue..Sarah4674Version: 0.9.17

More like Deal-Breaker :(I consume about 3 hours a day of podcasts so consider myself a power user. Initially I loved the idea behind breaker but find that a few things really cause the experience with breaker to come grinding to a halt. 1. Podcasts automatically delete when you’ve listened to them, with no option to turn this off - maybe this is just me but sometimes I listen passively and later want to relisten to a podcast without having to redownload it. If you’re not on wifi this can cause you to chew through data. 2. To avoid data overages, I turn off cellular for this app and of course the app completely breaks. Podcasts that were previously downloaded disappear, artwork is gone. I jump in to listen and am flabbergasted that I now need to sit in silence or use my old, more reliable app Downcast. 3. Freezes and stops - I’m on an iPhone 8 with 256GB of storage. With less than 10gb of podcasts, I should have no problem running this app yet it freezes and sometimes randomly stops playing. Y’know that feeling you get when someone rips your headphones out. It’s like that..Sixth_sense_disabledVersion: 0.9.7

Broken login = broken appBroken Facebook login. No I won’t give you access to my friends list... like, seriously? F#*^ this app.Gourgeon!Version: 0.7.5

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