Podme is a subscription‑based mobile app that aggregates premium podcasts and a full catalog of audiobooks into a single, ad‑free listening experience for Swedish‑speaking users. It offers algorithmic recommendations, cross‑device playback synchronization, offline downloads, and tiered plans—including student discounts and shared‑account options—to suit individual or household needs.
Funding
$2.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Listeners seeking a comprehensive library of exclusive, ad‑free podcasts and audiobooks often must juggle multiple apps, endure advertisements, and lack seamless cross‑device playback or offline access. This fragmentation limits discovery of curated content and hampers continuous listening experiences.
Solution
Podme consolidates premium podcasts and a broad catalog of audiobooks into a single mobile application delivered via a subscription model. Users gain unlimited, ad‑free streaming of all premium podcast titles and, with the Premium Total tier, unrestricted access to the full audiobook collection. The platform provides algorithmic content recommendations, synchronizes playback position across iOS and Android devices, and supports offline downloads for uninterrupted listening. Multiple subscription tiers—including student discounts and optional extra accounts for simultaneous listeners—allow users to tailor access to their household or personal needs while maintaining a single, unified listening environment.
Target Audience
The service targets Swedish‑speaking podcast enthusiasts, audiobook readers, and households seeking a unified, ad‑free audio experience, including students and families who benefit from shared accounts.
Features
- Unlimited, ad‑free streaming of all premium podcasts under the Premium plan (99 SEK/month)
- Unlimited access to the entire audiobook library with the Premium Total plan (189 SEK/month)
- Curated recommendation engine that surfaces podcasts and audiobooks matching user preferences
- Seamless cross‑device playback synchronization and resume‑where‑you‑left‑off functionality
- Offline download capability for both podcasts and audiobooks on iOS and Android apps
- Integration of open RSS podcasts, enabling users to listen to standard feeds alongside premium content
- Duo/extra‑account option (129 SEK or 239 SEK/month) for simultaneous listeners within the same subscription
- 50 % student discount on all premium tiers, activated via a verification process