⚔️ Head-to-Head · Hours Wasted, Documented

Podcasts by Google vs Shazam

“Which one wastes more of your one finite, irreplaceable life? We ran the numbers. We made the numbers up. The result is somehow still accurate.”

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Podcasts by Google

App
★★★★☆4.3
296.5M
Lifetime Hours Wasted

Open for a reason. Stay for no reason at all.

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Shazam

Shazam

Music & Audio
★★★★★4.5
375M
Lifetime Hours Wasted

The one app you only open to identify a song, then immediately forget the name of.

📊 The Damage Report
ФункціяPodcasts by GoogleShazam
🕳️ Hours Wasted / Day2.2 hrs6.4 hrs
More hours = clear winner of nothing.
🔥 Lifetime Damage296.5M hrs375M hrs
Наш рейтинг4.34.5
App Store
Google Play4.8
ЦінаБезкоштовноБезкоштовно
Завантаження500M+
More victims downloaded.
Розмір
Внутрішні покупки 💸
Потрібен інтернет
Вікове обмеженняTeen
РозробникApple Inc.
⚖️ The Verdict

By our entirely fabricated metrics, Shazam wins the race to the bottom of your free time. Podcasts by Google is the “responsible” choice, in the way that a slightly smaller slice of cake is responsible. There are no winners here. Only documented hours.

Pick Your Poison

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Оберіть Podcasts by Google, якщо...

Podcasts by Google is a solid choice for casual podcast listeners who want a free and straightforward experience without a lot of bells and whistles. Power users seeking advanced features and robust customization may be better served by a third-party app, but it's an excellent entry point for Google users wanting to explore podcasts.

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Оберіть Shazam, якщо...

Shazam remains the essential app for casual music discovery in everyday environments like stores, radio, and TV, offering unmatched speed for mainstream tracks. However, power users seeking obscure metal, underground remixes, or flawless offline functionality may find Google's built-in song ID or SoundHound more reliable alternatives in 2025.

Завантажити Podcasts by Google

Завантажити Shazam

⚠️ Fine Print Nobody Reads

Every stat above is affectionately invented. The apps are real, the regret is real, the numbers are vibes. Requires: stable Wi-Fi, poor impulse control, and a willingness to question your life choices at 2 AM.