New Apple Podcasts charts help you find the highest-paying shows

Apple Podcasts has had paid subscriptions for a while, but how are you supposed to find shows worth a monthly outlay? Now you have help. Apple has introduced charts for the Top 100 Most Subscribed Shows and Top 100 Most Subscribed Channels, which help clarify which shows and providers are good enough for people to spend their hard-earned cash.

The two new leaderboards are available through the Podcasts app in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. You will need at least iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6 or macOS 12.5. They are available through the Browse tab and the Charts page, and are refreshed several times a day.

There is clearly a favorite in the inaugural leaderboards. As of this writing, Amazon's Wondery dominates the show and channel rankings with podcasts like Morbid and SmartLess. Recognizable rivals like Luminary (No Fear of Time by Black Star) and Pushkin (Go and See by Malcolm Gladwell) also feature on the channel list.

There is no mystery behind the strategy. Apple is clearly hoping you'll buy subscriptions and support your favorite series while offering the iPhone maker a fee reduction. Still, it can be useful if you're looking for ad-free shows and looking for paid perks.

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