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Android: DoggCatcher
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 running time 06:53
It's an AppJudgment that YOU demanded! Ron Richards takes a look at DoggCatcher, a podcast manager for Android.
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We've gotten a ton of feedback from you, the audience of AppJudgment so today I thought I'd take a suggestion from one audience member, Mark Maher, who enthusiastically suggested DoggCatcher, a podcast manager and player for Android. Android has some great multimedia ability and a pretty good media player, but it does lack the native podcast management support that an iPhone has. DoggCatcher tackles this problem by giving you the ability to find, download, store and listen to (and watch!) podcasts. Being a huge podcast consumer, this was an app I had to check out.
Review by: Ron Richards
DoggCatcher
DoggCatcher
Version 1.1.852 | Developed by SnoggDoggler | $6.99
PROS:
Simple and easy to use playback
Great feed management
Download preferences
Simple and easy UI
CONS:
Limited podcast directory
Expensive price tag
Hot App of the Day
Do you have another app you'd like us to review? Email us at appjudgment at revision3 dot com, ping us in the forums or on Twitter: @AppJudgment
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Automatically Generated Transcript
May not be 100% accurate" Because -- added a podcast app for android today and -- just."
" She's upset about judgment is brought to buy Netflix for."
" Welcome to -- judgment revision -- mobile phone application review show."
" My name is Ron Richards and I'm happy to report that many -- you been writing into us here email address and all the forums you just -- feedback as to what applications you like if the check out. Please give -- coming in we've gotten so many that a practical look at what goes up suggested."
" That -- or evidence suggesting a check out dog catcher for the android."
" Dog -- the podcast management application for android and is -- huge fan of podcasts listen to the moment way to work and at the gym I jumped at the suggestion. Develop west -- downward dog -- 699 -- the android marketplace and basically does what it advertises downloads and plays podcasts that may seem like simple task but it's actually quite complicated."
" Sure android is a smart phone media playback capabilities comes with the music player play MP threes in the -- podcast that."
" But as any dedicated podcast listener knows that -- management and subscriptions the active man again on your podcast the motive to the phone could be a big hassle."
" And that's where -- after comes I'll show you how work separate report from our sponsor and hot -- of the day."
" Hey everyone I mean here and it's that time time for the hot -- of the day now a couple of news that the first. First -- on the iPhone now has a name and logo. -- start crying uncle fun. It's gonna take some time the makings -- that on hardware news LG announced its first interest. The GW six point it's got it right keyboard three inch touch screen it will be available in the fourth quarter of this year in selecting -- Now -- for the iPhone just got an update it now has light streams and great what does that mean. Well you can now accounts from Twitter FaceBook Flickr if you didn't you these accounts without ever. Plus you can share photos to life story now these changes -- for the mini 98 after the free app has not updated. FYI coming up in a future episode and -- wouldn't you run down a three other times apps for. High for the day brought to you by Netflix. Thanks to Netflix for sponsoring. Back to admit it Netflix rent of 2000 titles online include lots of -- titles with free shipping both ways here. Plans start -- and now I'm remembering that no risk two week trial membership. Check it out at www. Netflix.com. Slash PGA and remember it's had been that you didn't immediately. And I -- Iran and -- review of dog catcher reenter."
" When I think about what I needed a good podcast management app I think three things first it's gotta be able played a podcasts but both audio and video."
" Second I need to be able to manage my subscriptions and patrol what I downloaded win and finally -- be able to find new podcast easily."
" Let's see a doctor fares when you first load dog catcher you'll see a list of suggested podcasts that you're already subscribed to in order to get you started along with the media player along the bottom. I love seeing a clear play button making its super easy to just aren't listening to your podcasts there's also playlist function lets you see the order of the episodes you've -- to listen to -- you can also filtered by audio or video podcasts which is a nice touch and keep in the two types separate. Justifying your podcast our supply if you ever -- plug and -- to those of not in the podcast plays to the speaker yourself. When you hit play you'll see the name of the podcast the total time and where you are in the episode. Basically all the information you need -- listening to podcast we'll keep playing while you believe other applications which is great you're commuting collectively known Twitter Wallace and and also a little play icon in the upper notification smartly you know podcast playing if you forget. -- after handles playback podcast very simple and easy to start listening keep listening. That's one of the -- subscriptions of feedback on the main screen you can see all the podcasters obstructive. Just long tap on enable podcasting get a menu -- options here you can choose to update the PC there's new episodes. Mark all the episodes in the feat his new or listen -- you can see that these description look at the options or delete to see everything you need is right here one menu. If you have a podcast people Melissa Matheson breezy with a -- download."
" Along half an episode brings up the menu we believe episodes see the description of our flight in -- listen."
" Keep it simple the way to go and Dawkins has made it super simple to manage your podcasts."
" Let's just pocket sending big files anywhere from fifteen megs fifty --"
" Battery life is a big concern for me. But Duckett has got that covered as well just at the menu button and -- preferences here's the real magic of dog catcher -- the section -- begin download the only way."
" By providing two options you can choose the only delegate podcast you're connected to Wi-Fi."
" And only when your phone is plugged into a power source decision genius."
" Having a Wi-Fi option is a no brainer but having the option to not downloading podcasts for your plugin that's a great option and never would've thought. Duck after -- guess that the management aspect of the podcast right and in fact it automatically save your pockets of the SD card or your basic needs to cover. So what about finding new podcasts. Finding new podcast isn't quite as easy listening to the ones who have."
" Hitting the menu button and happy and feed isn't really the most -- what -- discover new podcasts but once you do your presented with a bunch of options for finding the."
" It's a neat features a recommendation tool that looks at your subscribed podcasts will recommend other shows -- in your interests. This is a good idea but not so -- and execution I didn't notice any real differences between of the recommendations and the top useless."
" So it's a bit we're definitely see the same podcasts in both places if you know the name podcast to listen to you instantly search for protecting in the name."
" This -- kind of sales it makes me realize how dependent on iTunes I've been with my podcasts. I don't know how dark -- managing their index podcast what you get past the obvious popular podcasts like the sea -- this American life."
" You end up with a lot of zero circles and trying to find -- podcasts. If the pocket if you want to listen to doesn't come up in the search and the arts SP manually for the can be a pain in about finding or testing your own appetite today. So let's recap he had done after measure up simple and easy to play back."
" Great -- management download preferences and an easy to navigate Eli they thought after seem like a great application."
" But it does have a few drawbacks with a limited podcast directory of finding new podcasts and while all for supporting the developers behind me after the sixth and I'm price tag is a bit pricey."
" That said my -- judgment for -- actors and download this --"
" It may be expensive but if your heart our podcast listener you're using your phone to listen to music and podcasts the dog -- is -- must have application."
" It handles it shows that are really easy to use matter -- doesn't get away so thanks Matt for the fifth. So what do you think are using dog catcher had over all forms of -- think of it at revision3.com slash after it. We can also get links to download dot -- as well check out all the previous episodes. Have any other -- you think we should check out. Emails after a minute revision3.com. Or diminish our Twitter twitter.com forward slash products out. All right Richard and this is that judgment and I'm never gonna have enough titles and all these podcasts."
" Because -- added a podcast app for android today and -- just."
" She's upset about judgment is brought to buy Netflix for."
" Welcome to -- judgment revision -- mobile phone application review show."
" My name is Ron Richards and I'm happy to report that many -- you been writing into us here email address and all the forums you just -- feedback as to what applications you like if the check out. Please give -- coming in we've gotten so many that a practical look at what goes up suggested."
" That -- or evidence suggesting a check out dog catcher for the android."
" Dog -- the podcast management application for android and is -- huge fan of podcasts listen to the moment way to work and at the gym I jumped at the suggestion. Develop west -- downward dog -- 699 -- the android marketplace and basically does what it advertises downloads and plays podcasts that may seem like simple task but it's actually quite complicated."
" Sure android is a smart phone media playback capabilities comes with the music player play MP threes in the -- podcast that."
" But as any dedicated podcast listener knows that -- management and subscriptions the active man again on your podcast the motive to the phone could be a big hassle."
" And that's where -- after comes I'll show you how work separate report from our sponsor and hot -- of the day."
" Hey everyone I mean here and it's that time time for the hot -- of the day now a couple of news that the first. First -- on the iPhone now has a name and logo. -- start crying uncle fun. It's gonna take some time the makings -- that on hardware news LG announced its first interest. The GW six point it's got it right keyboard three inch touch screen it will be available in the fourth quarter of this year in selecting -- Now -- for the iPhone just got an update it now has light streams and great what does that mean. Well you can now accounts from Twitter FaceBook Flickr if you didn't you these accounts without ever. Plus you can share photos to life story now these changes -- for the mini 98 after the free app has not updated. FYI coming up in a future episode and -- wouldn't you run down a three other times apps for. High for the day brought to you by Netflix. Thanks to Netflix for sponsoring. Back to admit it Netflix rent of 2000 titles online include lots of -- titles with free shipping both ways here. Plans start -- and now I'm remembering that no risk two week trial membership. Check it out at www. Netflix.com. Slash PGA and remember it's had been that you didn't immediately. And I -- Iran and -- review of dog catcher reenter."
" When I think about what I needed a good podcast management app I think three things first it's gotta be able played a podcasts but both audio and video."
" Second I need to be able to manage my subscriptions and patrol what I downloaded win and finally -- be able to find new podcast easily."
" Let's see a doctor fares when you first load dog catcher you'll see a list of suggested podcasts that you're already subscribed to in order to get you started along with the media player along the bottom. I love seeing a clear play button making its super easy to just aren't listening to your podcasts there's also playlist function lets you see the order of the episodes you've -- to listen to -- you can also filtered by audio or video podcasts which is a nice touch and keep in the two types separate. Justifying your podcast our supply if you ever -- plug and -- to those of not in the podcast plays to the speaker yourself. When you hit play you'll see the name of the podcast the total time and where you are in the episode. Basically all the information you need -- listening to podcast we'll keep playing while you believe other applications which is great you're commuting collectively known Twitter Wallace and and also a little play icon in the upper notification smartly you know podcast playing if you forget. -- after handles playback podcast very simple and easy to start listening keep listening. That's one of the -- subscriptions of feedback on the main screen you can see all the podcasters obstructive. Just long tap on enable podcasting get a menu -- options here you can choose to update the PC there's new episodes. Mark all the episodes in the feat his new or listen -- you can see that these description look at the options or delete to see everything you need is right here one menu. If you have a podcast people Melissa Matheson breezy with a -- download."
" Along half an episode brings up the menu we believe episodes see the description of our flight in -- listen."
" Keep it simple the way to go and Dawkins has made it super simple to manage your podcasts."
" Let's just pocket sending big files anywhere from fifteen megs fifty --"
" Battery life is a big concern for me. But Duckett has got that covered as well just at the menu button and -- preferences here's the real magic of dog catcher -- the section -- begin download the only way."
" By providing two options you can choose the only delegate podcast you're connected to Wi-Fi."
" And only when your phone is plugged into a power source decision genius."
" Having a Wi-Fi option is a no brainer but having the option to not downloading podcasts for your plugin that's a great option and never would've thought. Duck after -- guess that the management aspect of the podcast right and in fact it automatically save your pockets of the SD card or your basic needs to cover. So what about finding new podcasts. Finding new podcast isn't quite as easy listening to the ones who have."
" Hitting the menu button and happy and feed isn't really the most -- what -- discover new podcasts but once you do your presented with a bunch of options for finding the."
" It's a neat features a recommendation tool that looks at your subscribed podcasts will recommend other shows -- in your interests. This is a good idea but not so -- and execution I didn't notice any real differences between of the recommendations and the top useless."
" So it's a bit we're definitely see the same podcasts in both places if you know the name podcast to listen to you instantly search for protecting in the name."
" This -- kind of sales it makes me realize how dependent on iTunes I've been with my podcasts. I don't know how dark -- managing their index podcast what you get past the obvious popular podcasts like the sea -- this American life."
" You end up with a lot of zero circles and trying to find -- podcasts. If the pocket if you want to listen to doesn't come up in the search and the arts SP manually for the can be a pain in about finding or testing your own appetite today. So let's recap he had done after measure up simple and easy to play back."
" Great -- management download preferences and an easy to navigate Eli they thought after seem like a great application."
" But it does have a few drawbacks with a limited podcast directory of finding new podcasts and while all for supporting the developers behind me after the sixth and I'm price tag is a bit pricey."
" That said my -- judgment for -- actors and download this --"
" It may be expensive but if your heart our podcast listener you're using your phone to listen to music and podcasts the dog -- is -- must have application."
" It handles it shows that are really easy to use matter -- doesn't get away so thanks Matt for the fifth. So what do you think are using dog catcher had over all forms of -- think of it at revision3.com slash after it. We can also get links to download dot -- as well check out all the previous episodes. Have any other -- you think we should check out. Emails after a minute revision3.com. Or diminish our Twitter twitter.com forward slash products out. All right Richard and this is that judgment and I'm never gonna have enough titles and all these podcasts."
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Started discussion: September 16, 2009 @ 8:53am GMT
Episode 17: Android: DoggCatcher [Discussion]
It's an AppJudgment that YOU demanded! Ron Richards takes a look at DoggCatcher, a podcast manager for Android.
Watch or download this episode now!
diskape
12 months ago
I'm an iPhone user and in all honesty, iTunes with its podcast subscriptions is THE only reason why I haven't switched to an Android phone. I like this app but untill someone comes up with something that beats iTunes - or at leasts comes very close to it - I'll be stuck with Apple :(
bendavis78
12 months ago
I tried DoggCatcher a few months ago, and ditched it for BeyondPod. BeyondPod has all the same features (and then some), and is cheaper, too (well, it was 4.99 when I got it).
Dignan17
12 months ago
Sweet! I'm glad Ron reviewed this (I'm the viewer he mentions in the episode).
I've tried the other podcast apps on Android, and in my opinion none of them match what Doggcatcher does.
bendavis78: let me ask you, is there an option in Beyondpod that will pause the playback if it detects that power has been removed? Doggcatcher does that, and can even make the distinction between AC and USB power (or both). Why is that so important? Well, I listen in my car, and it's nice to be able to park and unplug my phone and know that playback will stop.
That's just a small sample of the feature set that Doggcatcher has.
I found the review to be very fair, and won't disagree with anything Ron said. He's right that it's a little difficult to add feeds, and I also wonder where the app gets its data from. But for me, that's a minor annoyance. I just add the feeds I listen to and I'm off, and I rarely if ever go back to the feed adding area.
The last feature of Doggcatcher I'll mention: a devoted developer. I've written the developer often since I first downloaded the app (months and months ago), and he has added several of the features that I've suggested. He is very interested in hearing what his users have to say about the app, and is very accessible via email. That's something I'd never expect from Google's Listen app, which I have dozens of complaints about. I can't speak for Beyondpod in this area, but I'd be surprised if they were as attentive as the Doggcatcher dev is.
Anyway, this is easily my #1 most-used app. I drive a lot to make my living, so between that, working out, and cleaning up around the house, this app gets about 15 hours a week of use. I freaking love it!
I've tried the other podcast apps on Android, and in my opinion none of them match what Doggcatcher does.
bendavis78: let me ask you, is there an option in Beyondpod that will pause the playback if it detects that power has been removed? Doggcatcher does that, and can even make the distinction between AC and USB power (or both). Why is that so important? Well, I listen in my car, and it's nice to be able to park and unplug my phone and know that playback will stop.
That's just a small sample of the feature set that Doggcatcher has.
I found the review to be very fair, and won't disagree with anything Ron said. He's right that it's a little difficult to add feeds, and I also wonder where the app gets its data from. But for me, that's a minor annoyance. I just add the feeds I listen to and I'm off, and I rarely if ever go back to the feed adding area.
The last feature of Doggcatcher I'll mention: a devoted developer. I've written the developer often since I first downloaded the app (months and months ago), and he has added several of the features that I've suggested. He is very interested in hearing what his users have to say about the app, and is very accessible via email. That's something I'd never expect from Google's Listen app, which I have dozens of complaints about. I can't speak for Beyondpod in this area, but I'd be surprised if they were as attentive as the Doggcatcher dev is.
Anyway, this is easily my #1 most-used app. I drive a lot to make my living, so between that, working out, and cleaning up around the house, this app gets about 15 hours a week of use. I freaking love it!
Chriz
12 months ago
Google has their own podcast app called Listen.
It's a nice app but needs some work like:
Not redownloading deleted podcasts
Or remembering the listen queue
http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.google.android.apps.listen
It's a nice app but needs some work like:
Not redownloading deleted podcasts
Or remembering the listen queue
http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.google.android.apps.listen
ruprecht
10 months ago
re Listen: isn't it audio only?
I'd like to try DoggCatcher, but my Market doesn't support paid apps yet. Is it possible to buy and download it offline, then install it to the phone?
I'd like to try DoggCatcher, but my Market doesn't support paid apps yet. Is it possible to buy and download it offline, then install it to the phone?









